Monthly Archives: April 2009

Quilt Back Tutorial #2 – Pieced Method

This tutorial is for Quilt Back Method #2: a pieced back that works for directional prints. First tutorial for the Side-to-Side Method. Sketch the back and its dimensions on a piece of paper: In this example, the quilt top measures 48″ x 60″. 8 inches are added to the length and width to make life…

Light Reading

I was organizing today and stacked all my library books in one place. Couldn’t resist taking a picture of this line up. What’s on your nightstand? pink chalk fabrics ~*~ new arrivals ~*~ free patterns ~*~ on sale

Shop Talk – Anna Maria is in the House!

The much anticipated Anna Maria Horner sewing pattern collection is now in the shop. Yippeee! pink chalk fabrics ~*~ new arrivals ~*~ free patterns ~*~ on sale

Kay Mackenzie Book Interview Winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated by leaving such lovely comments about applique. I’ve been doing this a long time and I have to say I’m always touched by the genuine sentiments that emerge in these contest posts. I know Kay appreciated them as well. I smile as I read each one, a little glimpse…