Fall into a QAL, Block 12 “Mr. Owl” {2018-10-24}

Hurray, the final block of the Fall into a QAL is complete! The Owl block was designed by Vanda Chittenden.  You can visit her blog Quilting with Vanda to download the pattern. I have a horned owl living somewhere close to my house.  The night I finished this I could hear her hooting (I have … Continue reading Fall into a QAL, Block 12 “Mr. Owl” {2018-10-24}

Fall into a QAL, Block 11 “Autumn Harvest Barn” {2018-10-09}

We are one block shy of the finish of the Fall into a QAL.  This set of blocks has been so fun to make I hate to see it end.   Though the upside is that I will get to enjoy the quilt in a short couple of weeks. Abbie of Sparkle On designed this Autumn … Continue reading Fall into a QAL, Block 11 “Autumn Harvest Barn” {2018-10-09}

Fall into a QAL, Block 10 “Patchwork Pickles” {2018-09-28}

I am back from Japan and enjoying settling into fall with the cooler weather helping set the mood here in the Bay Area.  Once fully caught up on work and projects, I intend to get a post out with all my Japanese fabric purchases but that is for another day. In the meantime, after the … Continue reading Fall into a QAL, Block 10 “Patchwork Pickles” {2018-09-28}

Summer Crush Entry “Dawn to Night”

Rachel, at Stitchedincolor is hosting a Mosaic contest called Summer Crush.  I love her style and sensibilities so joining in her contests is always fun! She has magically described Summer Crush, an opportunity to reflect on color, which I can do no justice to compared to her wonderful narrative that drew me in to the complexity … Continue reading Summer Crush Entry “Dawn to Night”