Yay, a finished quilt! The bright colors, varied butterflies and varied backgrounds made for a very happy recipient. And I am proud that I went for true FMQ on this one...my very first. It was hard, getting the rhythm between needle speed and moving the quilt around, learning to deal with the drag, the tempo, … Continue reading Butterfly Finish 2016-12-24
Month: December 2016
Just in Time for Christmas – Fabulous Fabric Trays
You know the people you love that have every.thing.they.need.want. That usually includes all my favorite people. I found just the right gift for them that I knew they would love and appreciate being hand made! Back in early November, my gal friends and I met for our annual holiday crafting party. We had decided to … Continue reading Just in Time for Christmas – Fabulous Fabric Trays
WIP Wednesday 2016-12-07
Fall has finally hit here; the California Pistache trees are crimson and bright yellow and morning walk temperatures in the low 40s. Just in time for Christmas. A little snow would make it festive, but I love bundling up in the chill either way. Plenty of time to be inside and work on the variety … Continue reading WIP Wednesday 2016-12-07
WIP Wednesday 2016-11-30
Not much to add this week. I decided to lay low over the holiday weekend and enjoy the snowfall at the cabin. Hence... I had every intention of hand quilting these beautiful pieced tree ornaments. It snowed. I napped and played instead. +1 for me. I did pick up my Sun Showers quilt to … Continue reading WIP Wednesday 2016-11-30
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