Piecing Unicorn Prints!

I really could not be happier. Last year, I printed gads of cloth. While my new color triangle is not yet complete, I do have Unicorn Feather Prints, Fleur de Lis Prints,Unicorn Prints and more fabrics to be cut and pieced.  I  love making  quilt tops  from my handprints. During holiday break, I cut FleurContinue reading “Piecing Unicorn Prints!”

Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics and ‘Connect the Dots’

I am calling this quilt, ‘Connect the Dots!’, because it does just that! I made this quilt with several intentions in mind. First, I wanted to demonstrate how Florabunda! can be used. Then, I wanted to make connections with the offerings of my good friends. This quilt pairs Florabunda! with Jamie Fingal’s Hopscotch. Hopscotch isContinue reading “Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics and ‘Connect the Dots’”

Improving my skill set and building preferences

In the last two months, I have been a very busy quilt maker. The image above shows that I have combined some sunflowers (the birds devoured the dried seeds within -Thanks Mom!) with threads for their nests. It seems like a win-win for our feathered friends! Food and nesting material, all on one NYC fireContinue reading “Improving my skill set and building preferences”

Machine Quilted Sampling with Florabunda!

Hello Good folk. I am working on my Bow Tie Quilt. It’s been basted and a sample sandwich was made, so that I can try out machine quilting techniques. I am excited about this quilt. The colors dance and sparkle. Sewing the quarter circle blocks was great fun. And now, this great quilt is encouragingContinue reading “Machine Quilted Sampling with Florabunda!”

Learning to quilt again

 I have finally gotten to the point where I am using the cloth I have been printing all year long. I am very excited about this for several reasons. The most surprising of which is, I forgot how very much I like piecing and quilting. For years I have been ‘art quilting’, using thickened dyeContinue reading “Learning to quilt again”