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I am a serial extra HST snowballer. I always make

I am a serial extra HST snowballer. I always make an extra seam on snowballed corners to make something for the back or an extra project. These extra little bits are from the #HighlineQuilt by @juliawachs.designs

It is a low waste pattern and nearly zero waste if I can make something with these. I have a few ideas spinning in my head. I will trim them and see how they want to go together. I love these fabrics so much that they definitely needed to be something new.

#tinypiecing #tinyhst #tinysewing #sewingmyscraps #scrapitup #halfsquaretriangles #snowballedcorners #bonusblocks #sustainablesewing #repurposing #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #artgalleryfabrics #createandsustain #sideproject #quiltblocks

#SilkStarsQAL HSTs trimmed and ready to start sewi

#SilkStarsQAL HSTs trimmed and ready to start sewing together. I have a jar full of trimmings for the compost.

Wonderful #SilkStarsQuilt QAL with @tessellate_textiles @piecefabricco and this week’s sponsors for 2 brilliant prizes are @theblanketstatement and @trendtexfabrics
Still plenty of time to join in if you haven’t already.

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#quiltalong #starquilt #starblock #halfsquaretriangles #fabricscaps #tesselatetextilespattern #vintagewool #naturalfibers #lemoynestar #quiltstagram #quilt #hsttrimming #compostjar #composting #sewalong #repurposedfabric #makeanddo

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day.

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day. Sadly, so many have experienced this type of loss and the grief is very real. It is hard to talk about for many, me included. I made a very mini quilt last year which helped to visualise it for me.

#pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #waveoflight #waveoflight2021 #1in4 #miniquilt #fabriccollage #féilecán #miscarriage

#CreepyEyesQAL with @amarar_creacions progress. I

#CreepyEyesQAL with @amarar_creacions progress. I have eyes cut and ready to sew together. There is plenty of time to join in as the blocks go together quickly. This weeks QAL sponsor is @quiltpatternmart

Fabric: @libselliott @andoverfabrics

#QAL #sewalong #halloween #halloweenquilt #amararcreacionspatterns #curvedpicing #sewallthecurves #curvedfpp #quiltingismytherapy #quiltstagram #fabriccutting

#CreepyEyesQAL fabric ready to go, and a mock up o

#CreepyEyesQAL fabric ready to go, and a mock up on @quilt_ink
The Creepy Eyes QAL is just starting with this wonderful pattern by @amarar_creacions just in time for Halloween.

I am planning on a 2 sided quilt with a @libselliott Watcher panel (or 2) on one side and a #CreepyEyesQuilt on the other side. I found a #WatcherPanel at @treelotta along with a few prints that go with it, and some other @libselliott prints at @stitchesloveland which I adore.
Looking forward to working on it. It will be for my Sam (6) who loves skeletons and the Creepy Eyes pattern. I will add in some #konacotton wasabi as well because I love it with everything and it goes well with the tooth.

#quiltalong #quiltink #amararcreacionspatterns #halloween #creepyeyes #halloweenquilt #libselliottfabric #samhain #quiltingismytherapy #paperpiecingpattern #fpp

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Niall Meehan of @niall_seastudio @seastudio.ie @humansofswimrise and a contributor to @theoutdoorswimmingsociety

These have to be some of the most calming photos on Instagram. Niall captures the movement, light and energy of the sea so magically. I first learned about Niall through some #swimrise friends in Greystones and have been a fan ever since. Brilliant photography which makes you feel like you are in the sea too. Niall also has a stunning calendar which is available soon.

Here are a few examples of his work, please see his page for more and details. It was desperately hard to choose with so many favourites.

1- #greystones
2- #halfmoonswimmingclub #dublin
3- #vicobaths
4- #hookhead #wexford
5- Sea swimmers. I recognise @dodi_mc_ in this one.
6- Translucency of #seaweed.
7- #cahore
8- #kingofgreysones triathlon in aid of @thegavinglynnfoundation
9- #seascape
10- #seaphotography

#outdoorswimmingsociety #irishsea #seastudio #irishartist #oceanart #swimlove #seaswimming #seaweed #bouy #ireland #irishphotography #mondaymakeracq #wicklow #coldwaterswimming

#SilkStarsQAL test block and cut HSTs (still need

#SilkStarsQAL test block and cut HSTs (still need to be trimmed) for this week. I wanted to make sure I liked it before cutting any more. #SilkStarsQuilt designed by @tessellate_textiles and QAL with @piecefabricco
This week’s wonderful sponsors are @carolina_oneto and @quiltfolk

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#quiltalong #starquilt #starblock #halfsquaretriangles #tesselatetextilespattern #lemoynestar #quiltstagram #quilt

Sneak peek of the baby sized #DrishtiQuilt that I

Sneak peek of the baby sized #DrishtiQuilt that I am testing for @bloomingpoppies

I have finished the top and now looking forward to quilting it. The pattern releases on Nov 1st and it is a fun quick make. My favourite is the secondary shapes it makes when the blocks are sewn together. went for an autumn feel on a Kona snow background (snow feels like it will be soon here in Colorado).

#quiltpattern #patterntesting #quiltflimsy #quilttop #patchwork #konacotton #artgalleryfabrics #sneakpeek #quiltprogress #moderntraditional

#SilkStarsQAL cutting ✅ Great QAL with @tessell

#SilkStarsQAL cutting ✅
Great QAL with @tessellate_textiles @piecefabricco and this week’s sponsors @warmfolk and @trendtexfabrics
Looking forward to making a new #SilkStarsQuilt this time using throw size blocks.

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#silkstars #quiltalong #qal #sewalong #starquilt #vintagewool #repurposedfabric #tesselatetextilespattern #sewingmystashoff #sewmystash #fabricpull #fabriclabels #fabricorganization

I was working on a quilt today and realised that H

I was working on a quilt today and realised that HST @bloclocrulers can also work for trimming flying geese. I have a lot of their FG rulers/trimming tools, but not the right size for what I needed today. I had this one out for something else and it lined right up in the diagonal. So impressed, but also wondering if I am the last to know this?!

#quiltingtools #toptip #hst #flyinggeese #quiltblock #quiltstagram #bloclocruler #bloc_loc #sewingtips #iwastodayyearsold #quiltinghack

@amarar_creacions has announced a QAL for her new

@amarar_creacions has announced a QAL for her new #CreepyEyesQuilt pattern. It is so fun I decided to make something else. Still time to sign up and make something. It is quick pattern to make, and fun! 👀

#halloween #halloweenquilt #amararcreacionspatterns #creepyeyes #curvedfpp #haloweendecor #newpattern #quiltpattern #quiltalong #creepyeyesqal #quiltink

I started on my small throw size #DrishtiQuilt wh

I started on my small throw size #DrishtiQuilt which I am pattern testing for @bloomingpoppies
It is going together quickly, and I like the look of the two different blocks together. Here is one of the main blocks, and tomorrow I will start on the other blocks. The other blocks will use the same fabrics, plus the ones shown in the corner. I very rarely use a white background, but I am using Kona snow to give it a crisp autumn look.
I am using fabric from my stash and some are missing the selvedges. Any help identifying the centre block, outside corners, and the one in the far right corner is very welcomed.

#bloomingpoppiespatterns #patterntesting #autumnquilt #fallquilt #artgalleryfabrics #essexlinen #konacotton #sewingmystashoff #moderntraditional #moderntraditionalquilt #sewingismytherapy #quilting #patchwork

From today until the end of October, 50% of PDF pa

From today until the end of October, 50% of PDF pattern sales for my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt will go to @sjsacademy (link in bio). I will also offer 20% from my printed patterns, either from my Etsy shop, locally, or online from a retailer (just send me a message when you purchase it).

Funds raised will go to continuing the work of @sjsacademy and @sjsa_remembranceproject (non profit). Funds help to keep workshops going, send Youth Artivists to QuiltCon, shipping banners to exhibits, postage for embroidery blocks, extra materials, and everything else that SJSA does.

Please consider what you can do to help. Donations can also be made straight to SJSA if you don’t need/want a pattern.

#sjsacademy #sjsafundraiser #socialjustice #sew4justice #artivist #quiltpattern #modernquiltpattern #acorncornerquiltspatterns #patternfundraiser #supportnonprofits

Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Sara Trail

Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Sara Trail of @sjsacademy

Sara is an artist, activist, author, teacher, scholar, and has a drive for change.

Sara started sewing at age 4 and never stopped. She has since been a force for social justice and helping others to find their voices to create, learn and speak out. Starting with her portrait quilt of Trayvon Martin, following his tragic death in 2012, Sara used her skills to advocate against systemic racism and injustice. Sara went on to create SJSA in 2017, which is a nonprofit worldwide community encompassing several programs (Community Quilts, Youth and Adult Workshops, Learning Resources, Banners of Remembrance, Family Quilts, Block of the Month, exhibits and more).
Most recently, Sara along with Theresa Duryea Wong, wrote a book called Stitching Stolen Lives, which is just out (and amazing!!).

Find out more about Sara and SJSA @sjsacademy

I will be sharing some fundraising efforts over the next few days as well to support the work of SJSA.

#sjsa #sjsacademy #artivist #saratrail #mondaymakeracq #meettheartist #mondaymaker #socialjustice #sew4justice #sjsaremembranceproject #artivism #socialactivism #remembertheirnames #sewingcommunity #saytheirnames #makermonday

Today is launch day for the #CreepyEyesQuilt desig

Today is launch day for the #CreepyEyesQuilt designed by @amarar_creacions

It is a wonderful patterns with so many options for quilts, pillows, or anything else you wan to make with the Creepy Eyes. It is a quick one to make, just in time for Halloween! Catalina will be adding a SAL so you can join in and make something fun for a gift, your family, or for yourself. Great with scraps or yardage.
The pattern is available to colour on @quilt_ink to try out all of the options.
Check out #creepyeyesquilt for more inspiration 👀

For my pillow/cushion I used @rubystarsociety yardage, @robertkaufman #konacotton wasabi for the eyes, and some scraps for the centre of the eyes. I added some quick quilting using @aurifilthread

#amararcreacionspatterns #halloweendecor #halloweenquilt #creepyeyes #aurifilthread #konacottonsolids #rubystarsociety #rubystarsocietyfabric #halloweenpillows #eyesinthedark

#SilkStarsQAL fabric pull. I forgot to post what I

#SilkStarsQAL fabric pull. I forgot to post what I had in mind, and I have just changed it up again and now using some favourite finds from my stash. Looking forward to seeing along with everyone on their #SilkStarsQuilt with @tessellate_textiles and @piecefabricco

Fabric: background-vintage wool from a friend’s attic in Ireland, still smells like sheep.
1-Stripe from a charity shop-any ideas of who makes this?
2-Green with dots from @pinkdoorfabrics (any idea who makes this?).
3- #essexlinen greenish grey
4-grey with dots @zenchic ?
5- @kaffefassettstudio buttons
6- @artgalleryfabrics #indiebohemefabrics by @patbravodesign
7- part of a old hemp dress from @patagonia

#tesselatetextilespattern #lemoynestar #sewalong #sewingmystash #starquilt #quiltalong #saturdaynightsewing #isewlation #hempfabric #wool #vintagewool #kaffefassett #linen #mixedfabrics #starquilts #sewingismytherapy #quilt #patchwork

New batch of aprons delivered to @clothesponyandda

New batch of aprons delivered to @clothesponyanddandeliontoys today. Just in time for some autumn baking 🍂 🧑‍🍳

#shoplocal #shopfortcollins #smallbusiness #fortcollinssmallbusiness #heatherrossfabric #silkstarsquilt #heatherross #sewing #aprons #kidsapron #kidscooking #sewingforkids #unicorns #butterfly #unicornapron #apronsforkids #oldtownfortcollins

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on my sweet Gr

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on my sweet Grandpa. He would have been 100 today. He died a few months ago when he was 99. He was a carpenter and could make and fix anything. So much of the wooden furniture and decorations in my house were made by him. He made so many quilt racks, quilt frames, tables, chairs, trivets, puzzles, and small things as well. One thing that he made sums him up, he would give wooden hearts to the local flower shop to tie helium balloons on for kids. He was kind, generous and always working on a new project. We were so lucky to have him in our lives for so long and as a wonderful (and creative) role model.

Photo: Wayne McEntire in his workshop.

#mondaymakeracq #mondaymakerspotlight #carpenter #carpentry #makersofinstagram #grandpa #mcentire #mygrandpa

Today was the second outdoor show this month with

Today was the second outdoor show this month with the @fortcollinsmqg at the wonderful @averyhousefortcollins
Gorgeous day for it and wonderful to see the @fortcollinstrolley going by on it’s last day of the season.
I tried to tag all the makers, and pattern designers for quilts that I made. Please let me know which ones I missed.

#quiltshow #outdoorquiltshow #quiltsinthewild #fortcollinsmqgshowandtell #fcmqg #quiltsofinstagram #sewingenpleinair #sewingdemo #showmeyourmqg #mqg #quiltguild #historichomes #coloradomodernquilters #silkstarsquilt #summersampler2019 #summersampler2020 #flyingmywayquilt #starlikequilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltinthewild #quiltfriends

Autumn is one of the best times to be in Colorado.

Autumn is one of the best times to be in Colorado. I have been looking forward to cooler weather and the Aspen leaves changing colour since the first day of summer. Lovely to have @dcn8vquilter come to visit and head up to the mountains for the day. We stopped in Georgetown and went on the @georgetownloop scenic railway for a spin through some lovely trees. I also took a few quilt photos (see yesterday and tomorrow) with Lisa’s help.
A few more Aspen photos from just outside Frisco.

#quiltfriends #scenicrailway #colorado #rockymountains #georgetownlooprailroad #coloradoautumn #coloradofall #aspentrees #autumnaspens #fallaspens #changingseasons #granddayout

I’m in! #SilkStarsQUilt is such a striking patte

I’m in! #SilkStarsQUilt is such a striking pattern and is sure to be a great SAL with @tessellate_textiles and @piecefabricco

#silkstarsqal #quiltcommunity #sewalong #tesselatetextilespattern #starquilt #lemoynestar #starblocks #sewingproject

Today is pattern release day for the beautifully d

Today is pattern release day for the beautifully designed #HighlineQuilt by @juliawachs.designs
Great nature inspired quilt pattern with options for F8s or FQs.

@dcn8vquilter and I went to the mountains today to see the autumn leaves and here are a few photos in the sun (trip photos tomorrow).

I used the following fabric to make an early autumn inspired look:
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @carolynfriedlander #gleanedfabric and a few other lines
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (mint green x)

#highline #naturequilt #quiltsinthewild #patterntesting #moderntraditional #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #figofabrics #mountainblock #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #aurifil #naturetheme #autumn #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram #fallquilt #autumnquilt

Finishing up my pattern testing of the small throw

Finishing up my pattern testing of the small throw size #HighlineQuilt for it’s pattern release tomorrow by @juliawachs.designs

Check out Julia’s page to see her lovely quilt and inspiration. Makes me want to get out into the mountains.

#juliawachsdesigns #highline
#designwall #naturequilt #whatsonyourdesignwall #whatiamworkingon #quiltprogress #quiltblock #mountainblock

Last min #tinypiecing with @giucy_giuce from the @

Last min #tinypiecing with @giucy_giuce from the @pinkdoorfabrics #sewfancyretreat in Denver.
I have made all of the #miniseriessal blocks (also designed by @alisonglass )
and still learned some new tricks from @giucy_giuce and enjoyed his teaching so much plus seeing all of his wonderful samples. I am leaving with a lot of new ideas which is always great.

Fabric: @giucy_giuce #decofabric
#essexlinen and the rest from @carolynfriedlander which always works so well in anything.

#decobygg #artdeco #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglass #fpp #sewmystash #sewingmystashoff #compostjar #sewingscraps #aurifilthread #paperpieced #paperpiecing #paperpiecingpattern #quiltretreat #quiltclass #favouritefabrics #flyinggeese #quiltingismytherapy #makersgonnamake

Finished my #LongLeafQuilt top today at the @pinkd

Finished my #LongLeafQuilt top today at the @pinkdoorfabrics #sewfancyretreat followed by a stunning sunset over the mountains.
Great class and pattern by @carolynfriedlander

Fabric mostly by @carolynfriedlander
plus some #leaffabric by @quiltingcowboy
#decobygg @giucy_giuce
a dress from @cosstores and some #essexlinen

#longleafpattern #carolynfriedlander #aurifilthread #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #treefabric #greyandgold #quiltpattern #modernquilts #modernquiltpattern #sewingwithtemplates #quiltretreat #sewfancy

Working on a #LongLeafQuilt at a class with @carol

Working on a #LongLeafQuilt at a class with @carolynfriedlander and @pinkdoorfabrics

Photo 2: Class group progress

I forgot to take a photo a photo of mine so far. More to come tomorrow.

#sewfancyretreat #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #quiltpattern

#HighlineQuilt progress on my pattern testing vers

#HighlineQuilt progress on my pattern testing version of @juliawachs.designs latest quilt.
I am so happy with how this is turning out. Clever design with lots of different types of piecing. Julia’s design was inspired by the Highline trail in @glaciernps in Montana. Mine is an autumn hike on the trail.

Fabric: acorns by @figofabrics
@patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics @carolynfriedlander @cottonandsteel and @alisonglass

#juliawachsdesigns #highline #highlinetrail #natureinspired #naturequilt #mountainquilt #figofabrics #acorns #autumninthemountains #treequilt #patchwork #piecing #quiltblock #quiltpattern #patterntesting #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #patbravofabrics #artgalleryfabrics #alisonglassfabric #cottonandsteelfabric #samplerquilt

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work*
Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Rachelle Craig of @rachelle_handmade and @rising.quilt.stars

Rachelle is a modern quilt pattern designer who is wonderful at playing with shape, repetition of shape, and colour. Today also happens to be her birthday 🥳🎂🥳 so be sure to go over and send birthday wishes. I’ll share a few favourites below along with more info:

1- Rachelle’s #IterateQuiltPattern stained glasses style really makes this one shine.
2- #WorkbasketQuilt which is a free pattern (with video) on Rachelle’s website.
3- Rachelle’s new series of quilted scarves #quiltedscarftrio I definitely want to make one of these.
4- @rising.quilt.stars podcast is a wonderful quilty podcast about quilt designers which may include some familiar faces. Now on Apple podcasts.
5- #CorneredQuiltPattern which I first saw on @quilt_ink which is a great place to colour all of Rachelle’s patterns. Love this one 💚
6- Rachelle started #FabricFriendFriday aka #FriendlyFabricMonster which is a fun way to show your scraps! #googlyeyesoneverything

Check out @rachelle_handmade and @rising.quilt.stars to see more of Rachelle’s wonderful work!

#mondaymakeracq #mondaymakerspotlight #meettheartist #rachellehandmade #quiltpatterndesigner #meetthemaker #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #modernquilts #stainedglassquilt #quiltedscarves #fabricfun #quiltdesign #quiltpodcast #newpodcast #quiltlove #quilting #patchwork

Progress on #HighlineQuilt which will be coming so

Progress on #HighlineQuilt which will be coming soon from @juliawachs.designs
Corner units and Mountain/Lake blocks are ready to start laying out. Now for the 🌲 🌲 🌲

So far it is coming together very quickly and I am loving the layout on this one. Stay tuned for trees.

Fabric: grey acorns: @figofabrics
@zenchicmoda @cottonandsteel @carolynfriedlander and @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics

#juliawachsdesigns #patterntesting
#highlinetrail #naturequilt #natureinspired #quiltpattern #mountainquilt #4patchquiltblock #sampler #halfsquaretriangles #quiltprogress #figofabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #gleanedfabric #zenchicfabric #cottonandsteel #quiltingismytherapy #quiltblocks #quilt

A few more hours left of the @fortcollinsmqg quilt

A few more hours left of the @fortcollinsmqg quilt show outside at @jessupfarm and @bindlecoffee

What a gorgeous day for it! So many amazing quilts along with our #minimixupchallenge mini quilts, where we swapped fabrics with someone else in the guild. I will try to tag as many as I can. Huge thank you to @srhsews and all involved for making it a wonderful show.

I brought by #BloemQuilt designed by @libselliott with @carolynfriedlander fabric, along with my #flyingmywayquilt designed by @amarar_creacions also with @carolynfriedlander and my mini #talkingincirclesquilt with fabrics from @ellencoker

Photo 7 is the fabric I gave to swap, I love what Barbara Penvy made.

#showusyourmqg #fcmqgshowandtell #fcmqgquiltshow #modernquilts #quiltsinthewild #coffeeandquilts #quiltshow #fortcollins #quiltingcommunity #quiltfriends #mqg #fortcollinsart #coloradomodernquilters

11th hour sewing going on for tomorrow’s @fortco

11th hour sewing going on for tomorrow’s @fortcollinsmqg quilt show at @jessupfarm in Fort Collins. It is an outdoor even so 🤞 for no smoke and good weather.

Here is a small/no border/fpp variation of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt I made from fabric swapped with @ellencoker for our fabric swap #minimixupchallenge
Ellen gave me some great fabric to use and colours I don’t usually use. Ellen has great taste in fabric so this was extra fun to think outside of my colour box.

Hot off my sewing machine are also 6 triangle blocks towards our guild’s #quiltconcharityquilt2022 entry. I loved making these #improvtriangles with @modafabrics #bellasolids and thank you to @stitchesloveland who donated all of the fabric for our quilt.

#fcmqgshowandtell #fcmqg #fabricswapchallenge #miniquilts #modernquilts #showmeyourmqg #mqg #mqgchallenge #showmethemoda #mqgoutreachquilt #communityoutreach #quiltcommunity #improvquilting #improvpiecing

Today is pattern release day for the #WhoLetTheBox

Today is pattern release day for the #WhoLetTheBoxOutQuilt by @sweetpotatoquilts and also Christina’s birthday!

This is one of my favourite names for a quilt ever, it is clever and represents so much. It was fun pattern to test and went together very quickly. I made the baby size using fabric from Marcia Derse for @windhamfabrics and the grey is from a #handcrafted batik by @alisonglass (I used the printed sections for the backing (photo is a few posts back).

Be sure to check out all of the wonderful examples of @sweetpotatoquilts pattern at #wholettheboxoutquilt

#patterntesting #sweetpotatoquilts #sweetpotatoquiltspattern #arthistory #arthistoryfabric #marciadersefabric #marciaderse #windhamfabrics #alisonglassfabric #crossquilt #crosses #modernprints #quiltflimsy #quilt #quilting

In the craziness of the last few days, I forgot to $In the craziness of the last few days, I forgot to post my #30DaysOfImprovQAL flimsy which I finished a few days earlier. Thanks so much to @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio for a wonderful quilt along. Your kind words and enthusiasm made for a great experience and furthered my love of improv. Fabric: navy dyed tea towel from @habitatuk #elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics #essexlinen by @robertkaufman #fracturedlandscapequilt #improvpiecing #patchworklanscape #patchwork #makingitupasigo #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #improvisation #improvfish #improvquilting #improvsewing #makingitwork #sewingscraps #repurposedtextiles #linen #fish #seascape #irishlandscapes #organiclandscape #improvlandscape #landscape #rawedge #quiltstagram #30daychallenge #30dayproject$

Pattern testing progress on the #HighlineQuilt des

Pattern testing progress on the #HighlineQuilt designed by @juliawachs.designs

So far I have the Mountain Lake units ready to go. Julia’s design was inspired by her favourite hiking trail in @glaciernps
Looking forward to working on the next sections tomorrow.

Fabrics (clockwise):
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (green x)
* @carolynfriedlander FQs #gleanedfabric and a few others.

#highline #naturequilt #fabricpull #patterntesting #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #mountainblock #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #naturetheme #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram

#SilkStarsQuilt A sky full of stars is what I fee

#SilkStarsQuilt
A sky full of stars is what I feel from this quilt pattern. So much thought and love poured into this beautiful pattern by Christine of @tessellate_textiles after seeing a silk LeMoyne star quilt at the @metmuseum
So many of my emotions from the last few days are wrapped up in this quilt, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to test it.

I made the baby size in the scrappy option using repurposed denim (jeans, and a dress) along with #entwine wovens by @giucy_giuce and then faced it and quilted it like the stitching from the jeans using @aurifilthread

#tesselatetextilespattern #entwinebygg #wovens #wovenfabric #starquilt #lemoynestar #lemoynestarvariation #skyfullofstars #repurposeddenim #repurposedjeans #giucygiucefabric #aurifil #denimstitching #berninausa #sustainablesewing #quiltstagram #sewingthroughgrief #quiltingismytherapy #coloradomodernquilters

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Annie of @annie_out_west

Annie and I met many years ago at University and have had many climbing and outdoor adventures. It is wonderful to see how she incorporates her love of nature and adventure into her work. Annie is a multi skilled artist, including surface pattern design, photography, and watercolour.

Here are a few favourites from her page, and a little more about Annie:

1- Surface pattern design examples. I love how well these work together. Beautiful details and great use of colour.
2- Annie and her family spend a lot of their time out on the river. Serious whitewater rafting skills and joy in nature.
3- I would love all of these on fabric!! Brilliant surface pattern design inspired by fairy and floral folklore.
4- Climbing/adventure photography. I love the contrasts in this photo along with the depth and shapes.
5-Autumn in Colorado. Aspens and #vanlife
6- String of Pearls illustration. Love a good string of pearls, especially of the 🌱 variety. Such a clever illustration.

Plenty more to see over at @annie_out_west

#annieoutwest #mondaymakeracq #mondaymaker #makersgonnamake #coloradoartist #illustrator #adventurer #coloradoliving #surfacepatterndesign #watercolor #watercolour #artistspotlight #illustrationartists #patterndesign #adventureartist #adventurephotography #whitewaterrafting #climbing #adventuremamas #getoutside
#natureinspireddesign

#SewSquadSampler2021 with @libselliott This is t

#SewSquadSampler2021 with @libselliott

This is the September block, block 8, and a great mash up of fpp, curves, and flying geese. Super cool pattern. I could definitely see a whole quilt made with loads of these blocks. There is still plenty of time to join on Lib’s Patreon to join in.

Fabric:
The eggy flowers are from a silk blend @orlakiely dress (I added stabiliser), and the green stem print is from a button down shirt. The solids are #konacotton wasabi, a dark grey and a light grey (names long forgotten).

#libssewsquad2021 #sewsquad #blockofthemonth #libselliott #sewallthecurves #fpp #flyinggeese #konawasabi #orlakiely #orlakielydress #upcycledorlakiely #upcycledquilt #irishdesign #irishdesigner #repurposeddress #makeanddo #bom #stempattern #sewingismytherapy #konacottonsolids

#SummerSampler2021 block 13, Floret, designed by @

#SummerSampler2021 block 13, Floret, designed by @lee.a.heinrich
What a wonderful centre pattern. I love how there are parts of each block in this final block. Swipe to see all the blocks together. Still working on the layout.
This is my @patagonia #Pataloha version made repurposed Patagonia (and mostly Pataloha) clothing.
Floret has parts of 2 pairs of shorts (pocket from one pair in centre square), 3 shirts, and a dress, plus 3 colours of @carolynfriedlander screen prints.

#SummerSampler2021PatalohaVersion #Floret #wornwear
#summersampler2021Block13 #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #moderntraditionalquilt #moderntraditional #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #patagoniawornwear #reducereuserecycle #repurposed #upcycledpatagonia #floretblock #quiltswithpockets #alohashirt #alohashirts #quiltstagram

Today is sharing day for the #FaroBlock designed b

Today is sharing day for the #FaroBlock designed by @amarar_creacions in conjunction with @cosidoresmallorca

These lighthouses are a welcome light the darkness of loss for my family. Our sweet dog passed away and we are feeling her loss profoundly. Catalina’s wonderful #fpp lighthouse design is so special to me, and it can be made with so many different fabrics to give it a custom look. Check out #Faroblock to see all of the blocks made so far all around the world. If we could all be beacons of hope for each other, the world would be a better place. I have received so many kind and heartfelt messages over the last 2 days, I feel like this light is spreading.

Here are my 2 so far, and there will be more soon.

Fabric:
Photo 1: mostly @carolynfriedlander fabrics, along with #essexlinen and fish by @maureencracknell

Photo 2: all fabrics by @janeteclare

#lighhouse #lighthouses #amararcreacionspatterns #amararcreacions #faro #alightinthedark #fpplighthouse #lighthousefpp #paperpiecing #paperpieced #foundationpaperpieced #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #maureencracknell #janetclare #janetclarefabric #nautical #letyourlightshine #quiltstagram #quiltingismytherapy #cosidoresmallorca

Yesterday we lost one of our most loved family mem

Yesterday we lost one of our most loved family members. Our dear sweet Cara died suddenly last night. We had just come home from having the best time with her. She had the best day yesterday full of dog friends, love, family, swimming in the lake, and acting like a puppy. Cara was nearly 13, and she came to live with us at about 6 months old from a rescue centre in Ashford, Co Wicklow 🇮🇪

Cara means friend in Irish, and she was the best we could have ever hoped for. She stayed by me through so many joys and losses, and was a constant companion. She was the first one I would see in morning and last one in the evening. We tucked her in one last time last night and we are heartbroken.

I meant to post this ages ago, but it still fees l

I meant to post this ages ago, but it still fees like summer. This is my 50/50 #FromQuiltInkToReality photo showing how @quilt_ink can help you plan out fabrics. This is the #HelloSummerBlock by @amarar_creacions which I made last summer. It is a fun one which incorporates Catalina’s #internationalalphabetfpp

I am definitely ready to say Goodbye Summer, it is hot, smokey, and snakey 🐍 😱 here and I am past ready for Autumn!

Fabric: @charleyharperart and @inthebeginningfabrics @modafabrics and one more which I can’t remember.

#hellosummer #amararcreacionspatterns #quilttools #quiltdesign #goodbyesummer #foundationpaperpiecing #paperpiecingdesign #fpp #paperpieced #quilt_ink #quiltink #paperpiecingpattern #charleyharper #inthebeginningsfabric #mermaids #fish #showmethemoda

#30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and $#30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio along with this week’s sponsors @quiltersdream and @cloverusa Late night progress on my final piece. I started to put it all together (next photo) and decided I needed a few more blocks, plus some other filler bits and pieces (mostly from my scraps). Here’s a subtle little skinny fish to go in the seascape. Fabric: navy dyed tea towel from @habitatuk #elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics #essexlinen by @robertkaufman #fracturedlandscapequilt #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #improvisation #improvfish #improvquilting #improvsewing #repurposedtextiles #linen #fish #seascape #irishlandscapes #improvlandscape #landscape #patchwork #patchworkquilt #improvpiecing$

*Not my work* It’s Monday Maker time, and today

*Not my work* It’s Monday Maker time, and today the spotlight is on Botanical Artist, Mary Crabtree @mcrabtree5

I have been admiring Mary’s work for years and have had the chance to see several works in person. Mary’s artwork is truly astounding, with such careful attention to detail, use of colour (or b&w), and serious skills in many different types of medium.

Here are a few of my favourites. Check out Mary’s page to see more @mcrabtree5

1- Veggie Watercolour, which looks good enough to eat, from Mary’s #perpetualjournal
2- Musk Thistle Flower in colour pencil. I could look at this one for hours and still see more details.
3- Dried Pod Collection in pen and ink. I spy an acorn 🤩
4- Four Wetland Plants in colour pencil progress photo. The texture details are incredible.
5- Dried Musk Thistle in graphite. I have a print of this which I try not to drool on. The contrasts of light and dark, and textures, in this one are absolutely brilliant.
6- Cherry Tomato in watercolour. Ready to eat.
7- Populus Tremuloids, Aspen, in watercolour. The depth and detail shown in this one are jaw dropping.

#mondaymaker #mondaymakeracq #coloradoartist #marycrabtree #botanical #botanicalartist #coloradoart #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #makersmovement #penandink #botanicalart #thistle #muskthistle #aspenleaves #igperpetualjournal #watercolor #watercolorflowers #botanicalstudies

#summersampler2021 block 12, Providence, designed

#summersampler2021 block 12, Providence, designed by @freshlemonsquilts

I love Faith Jones’ Economy Block inspired design for this one. All caught up and ready for the last block which comes out in the middle of the night. I have so many scraps from all of these blocks ready to use in it and on the back.

Fabric:
This is my Pataloha version, made up of all sorts of repurposed Patagonia Pataloha and other patagonia clothing. I used parts of 5 shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 dress, and some pale yellow @carolynfriedlander screen print.

#SummerSampler2021PatalohaVersion #summersampler #repurposed #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #upcycledpatagonia #patchwork #paperpiecing #paperpieced #fpp #aurifil #fountationpaperpiecing #imdownwithfpp #coloradomodernquilters #patagonia #pataloha #alohashirt #alohashirts #tropicalprints #wornwear #patagoniawornwear #upcycledclothing #quiltingismytherapy #sewing #makersgonnamake #quiltstagram

Looking forward to using these to pattern test the

Looking forward to using these to pattern test the #HighlineQuilt for @juliawachs.designs
It is a wonderful nature inspired quilt pattern and looks like it will be fun to make.

Fabrics (clockwise):
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (green x)
* @carolynfriedlander FQs #gleanedfabric and a few others.

#highline #naturequilt #fabricpull #patterntesting #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram

A few more curvy improv blocks finished, and/or sl

A few more curvy improv blocks finished, and/or sliced and diced for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio and this week’s sponsor @soakwash
Thank you all for the wonderful QAL!

Adding in a #QuiltBeerPairing that seemed go well with these landscapes. My Irish friends will say this new Nitro Cold Coffee @Guinness is sacrilege, but it is very tasty! At least it isn’t pumpkin spice!

Fabric: navy dyed tea towel by @habitatuk
#elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics
#essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#elementsfabric #sal #qal #30daychallenge #30dayproject #improvisation #improv #sewallthecurves #sewingcurves #improvcurves #improvquilting #beerquiltpairing #guinness #nitrocoldbrew #nitrocoldbrewcoffee #coffeebeer #landscapes #improvquilt #irishlandscape #irishlandscapes #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #landscapequilt #seascape #seascapes # #nopincurves

These gorgeous fabrics arrived today from @littlec

These gorgeous fabrics arrived today from @littlecocalico
I won a prize of 3 yards of fabric just a few days ago and they are here already. They let me pick the prints and finish (all so good). They also make custom prints which I have been looking for. Gorgeous quality and so many great choices. So chuffed to have won something so useful and wonderful! And I am definitely past ready for Autumn!! Thanks again @littlecocalico

#fabricprinting #fabricshop #onlinefabricstore #onlinefabric #fabricpull #fabricpullfriday #acorns #bicycles #onyerbike #heringbone #autumnfabric

#SilkStarsQuilt hot off my sewing machine. I am pa

#SilkStarsQuilt hot off my sewing machine. I am pattern testing the scrappy baby size for the wonderful @tessellate_textiles
I finally decided on 1/2” straight line stitching on my Bernina. I was hoping to mimic the stitching on jeans, like the ones used in the quilt. Now trying decide whether to bind it or use a facing.

#tesselatetextilespattern #starquilt #lemoynestar #lemoynestarquilt #lemoynestarvariation #quiltpatterntesting #patterntesting #quiltpattern #quiltdesign #modernquilting #quilting #aurifil #aurifilthread #entwinebygg #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #denimquilts #denim #repurposeddenim #createandsustain #wovens #wovenfabric #straightlinequilting

Happy #nationaldogday to my sweetest Cara! Nearly

Happy #nationaldogday to my sweetest Cara! Nearly 13 and as silly as ever. Cara means friend in Irish 🇮🇪 and she is the best, not sure what I would do without her. Best #quiltdog and loves to hang out in the sewing room and listen to audiobooks with me. Great reading companion for my kids too, oh the things she knows! Her favourite book is Howl’s Moving Castle. Lover of jumping fences and escaping to the beach. In Colorado a lake will do, especially if there are birds on it.

#dogsofinstagram #dogsonquilts #quilt #quilting #rescuedogsofinstagram #irishrescuedog #carameansfriend #springermix #blackandwhitedog

Getting a few of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt printed

Getting a few of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt printed patterns ready to send out. I will add one into the winner’s giveaway prize in addition to the Kona and cf bundle. Only one more day to enter to win (see giveaway post from a few days ago).

So chuffed with the way the printed ones turned out and the compostable envelopes are a great addition. Thank you to @lovebugstudios for the information about them.

#sustainablepackaging #compostableenvelopes #quiltpattern #talkingincircles #konacottonsolids #printedpatterns #printedquiltpatterns #acorncornerquilts #acorncornerquiltspatterns #createandsustain #quiltpatterndesigner

Late night landscapes for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with

Late night landscapes for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio and this week’s sponsor @soakwash week 4, with an emphasis on curves.

I do love improv curves, and it was great to try a few new things and see where this went. I thought they may start to not look landscape like, but they still do. A few of the new ones (following photos) will get sliced and diced during the week.

Fabric: @figofabrics #elements by @ghazalrazavi_
A tea towel from @habitatuk
Two colours of #essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#improvsewing #sewalong #improvcurves #sewallthecurves #30daychallenge #aurifil #olisoconnects #sewingchallenge #patchwork #patchworkquilt #irishlandscape #sewingwithlinen #linen #habitatuk #seascapes #improvisation

*Not my work* (but I wish it was). Today’s Monda

*Not my work* (but I wish it was).
Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Audrey Esarey of @cottonandbourbon

Thankful to Audrey for letting me share her work. Stunning sewn curves and quilting, along with brilliant colour combos and transparency, leads to jaw dropping quilts. Audrey’s quilts are works of true works of art.

Here are just a few favourites, please check out her page to see more.

1- #exploringcurvesquilt which launched recently (pattern is in my cutting table 🤩).
2- Repelling Radial which was recently at @quiltfestival and #quiltcontogether
3- Brilliant quilting shows off this soon to be released #watercoloreclipsequilt
4- #rainbowradialquilt 🤩 I see one of these in my future.
5- Audrey recently received the Young Emerging Artist Award @quiltnational for her Watercolor Study no 7!
6- #watercolorquilt I love everything about this, the colours, the curves, the quilting 🤩. I have this one lined up to make too.
7- Last but not least, sweet Pippa 🐾🤎 Audrey’s 9 month old Dachshund 😍

#mondaymakeracq #cottonandburbourbon #cottonandbourbonpattern #mondaymakerspotlight #sewingcurves #quiltdog #trasparency #colorfulquilts #patterndesigner #patterndesignersofinstagram #abstractart #artquilts #quiltsasart #quilter #meetthemaker #makersofinstagram

#SummerSampler2021 block 11, Modern Saw, designed

#SummerSampler2021 block 11, Modern Saw, designed by @mrsporfiria

I love a Sawtooth Star variation, and this one is a great new version. I wish I had used fewer prints for this one, but I won’t loose any sleep over it. I was so keen to get the surfer in that I wasn’t paying enough attention to my other prints. All caught up for a few more min.

This one uses parts of two @patagonia #Pataloha shirts 🌺 one Pataloha dress 👗 dress,one pair of Pataloha shorts 🩳 , a Patagonia hemp shirt 👕 and pair of shorts, plus 2 different cf screen prints.

#sawtoothstarvariation #modernsawblock #summersampler2021block11 #sewing #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #patagoniahemp #hempclothing #sustainablequilting #sustainableclothing #organiccotton #patalohashirts #alohashirt

#summersampler2021 block 10, Marigold, designed by

#summersampler2021 block 10, Marigold, designed by @beelori1

Worth the effort for this block, it took a little bit of time and lots of little HSTs. Marigold was designed as a modern take on the Flower Vase Block.

This is my for my @patagonia #patalohaversion and used parts of 5 #pataloha shirts and a sky blue screen print from @carolynfriedlander

Happy to see Patagonia in the news standing up for truth. Nothing new there, it is just good to see a company with a huge platform speaking out. Proud to be a past Patagonia employee.

#summersampler2021patalohaversion #summersampler #patagonia #upcycledpatagonia #wornwear #patagoniawornwear #upcycledclothing #voun #marigoldblock #flowervaseblock #marigold #flowerblock #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #blockoftheweek #sal #qal #alohashirt #alohashirts

As promised, here is my complete #SilkStarsQuilt t

As promised, here is my complete #SilkStarsQuilt top.
I loved pattern testing this lovely pattern by @tessellate_textiles and exploring the use of these brilliant wovens ( #Entwine by @giucy_giuce )and repurposed denim for each block. I tested the baby size scrappy version. Check out #silkstarsquilt to see more examples.

#tesselatetextilespattern #tesselatetextiles #quiltpattern #entwinebygg #giucygiuce #woven #wovens #sewingwithwovens #sewingwithrepurposedfabrics #upcycledenim #upcycledclothing #reducereuserepurpose #createandsustain #denim #wovenfabric #wovenfabrics #patterntesting #moderntraditional #upcycling #upcycledquilt #quiltstagram #quilt #patchwork #patchworkquilt #hst #hstquilt

Giveaway!!! 💚 🖤 💚 🤍 💚🖤💚 Comp

Giveaway!!! 💚 🖤 💚 🤍 💚🖤💚

Competition winner is @and_sew_i 🎉🎉🎉

I just reached 2,500 followers! I am so thankful to everyone who is showing interest in my work and my small business. Pattern writing, sewing, and quilting are huge passions of mine and I am thankful to you all for the encouragement and enthusiasm!!

Giveaway prize includes a few of my favourite things:

* @carolynfriedlander Harriot charm pack (it will come packaged).
* @aurifil 50wt grey 2600 (I use this for everything)!
*1 yard Kona Coal
*1 yard Kona Grass Green
*1 yard Kona Sweet Pea Green
*pdf version of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt

Open internationally 🌏 This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. Prize is provided and shipped by me. Entries close Thurs, Aug 26 at 7pm 🏔 🕰 To enter:

1. Follow me and ❤️ this post
2. Tag as many friends as you like. Each separate tag is a separate entry.
3. Share in your stories for an extra 5 entries (tag me so I can see it).

#fabricgiveaway #2500followers #quiltstagram #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #konacottonsolids #konacotton #aurifilthread #aurifil #prize #giveawayprize #quiltersofinstagram

#SilkStarsQuilt block 4/4 for the baby size scrapp

#SilkStarsQuilt block 4/4 for the baby size scrappy test version of @tessellate_textiles upcoming quilt pattern in early September. A SAL was just announced which will be fun with @piecefabricco so book your places. Full quilt photo tomorrow.

This block used the other leg of the the jeans from yesterday. The denim leftovers are on the next photo. Thinking about making them into a back or something new altogether. Wovens are #Entwine by @giucy_giuce

#tesselatetextiles #entwinebygg #wovenfabric #wovens #wovenfabrics #pepejeans #sewingwithdenim #jeans #repurposedjeans #starquilt #starquilts #seeingstars #starblock #createandsustain #makersgonnamake

It’s a double 🚃 🚋 kind of day! Great to se

It’s a double 🚃 🚋 kind of day! Great to see the ‘new’ one out at the same time. I will never get tired of seeing or hearing them.

#fortcollinsmunicipalrailway #fortcollinstrolley #fortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #trolley

#SilkStarsQuilt block 3. Pattern testing for @tess

#SilkStarsQuilt block 3. Pattern testing for @tessellate_textiles and making a deliberate effort to slow down and enjoy the process of these wonderful stars.

Years ago I worked next to @pepejeans in Dublin and all of my jeans were from there. I am not much of a clothes shopper, so everything could be purchased at work (Patagonia), or somewhere on Exchequer St. This block uses one leg of a very low waisted pair that I have finally given up hopes (or desire) of ever wearing again. Much better in a quilt.

Woven fabric is #Entwine by @giucy_giuce and is definitely worth getting your hands on some. The texture and saturation is stunning.

#entwinebygg #repurposedjeans #tesselatetextilespattern #tesselatetextiles #pepejeans #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #lemoynestar #lemoynestarquilt #aurifilthread #reducereuserecyclerepurposerethink♻️ #makersgonnamake #quiltstagram #starpattern #starblock

#FabricFriendFriday Here is my Compost Critter mad

#FabricFriendFriday
Here is my Compost Critter made from this weeks trimmings for #FabricFriendFriday with @rachelle_handmade

#friendlyfabricmonster #compostjar #compostingscraps #quiltgardening #reducereuserecycle #composting #googlyeyes #eyesoneverything #googlyeyesoneverything #fabricscraps #quiltingcommunity #makeanddo #fridaynightsewing

Second pattern testing block for the upcoming #Sil

Second pattern testing block for the upcoming #SilkStarsQuilt designed by @tessellate_textiles

I am testing the scrappy version and using repurposed denim (my Mum’s old denim dress for this block), a dark denim from an apron, and these brilliant Entwine wovens by @giucy_giuce

#starquilt #tesselatedtextiles #patterntesting #quiltpattern #moderntraditional #wovens #wovenfabric #entwinebygg #entwinefabric #repurposeddenim #createandsustain #wovenfabric #hst #halfsquaretriangles #reducereuserecyclerepurposerethink♻️ #entwinefabric #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #denim #repurposeddenim #starblock #starquilt #lemoynestarvariation #quiltstagram #quiltsofinstagram #backtoschoolsupplies #teachingsupplies #alphabet

#30daysofimprovqal week 3, day 3ish with @broadclo

#30daysofimprovqal week 3, day 3ish with @broadclothstudio and @shannonfraserdesigns along with this week’s sponsor @aurifilthread 🪡

More clicking and dicing, this week with triangles as our theme. This one has the feel of looking out of a cave or Skellig Michael. All the blocks so far on the next photo.

Fabrics are tagged, and listed on a previous post.

#30dayproject #aurifil #aurifilthread #30daysongchallenge #improvsewing #improvlandscape #improvquilting #improvisation #landscape #irishlandscape #skelligmichael #skelligs #skelligislands #seascape #figofabrics #essexlinen #elements #elementsfabric #improvtriangles #sewingismytherapy #patchwork #patchworkimprov #abstractlandscape

First testing block for the upcoming #SilkStarsQui

First testing block for the upcoming #SilkStarsQuilt designed by @tessellate_textiles

These lovely stars are a modern interpretation of a LeMoyne Star block. Great pattern and it all feels a bit like magic the way it turns out. I am testing the scrappy version and using repurposed denim (my Mum’s old jean skirt), a dark from an apron, and these gorgeous Entwine wovens by @giucy_giuce

#silkandstarsquilt #tesselatedtextiles #patterntesting #quiltpattern #moderntraditional #wovens #wovenfabric #entwinebygg #entwinefabric #repurposeddenim #createandsustain #wovenfabric #hst #halfsquaretriangles #reducereuserecyclerepurposerethink♻️ #entwinefabric #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #denim #repurposeddenim #starblock #starquilt #lemoynestarvariation #quiltstagram #quiltsofinstagram #backtoschoolsupplies #teachingsupplies #alphabet

*Not my work* It’s time for today’s Monday Mak

*Not my work*
It’s time for today’s Monday Maker, and the spotlight is on Terry Lawless of @terry_lawless_art

Terry is a multi talented artist, based in Co Wicklow, Ireland. Here are a few of my favourite works, including printmaking, drawing, and watercolour. He has a great range of subjects, brilliant skill with colour and texture.

There is plenty more to see on his page @terry_lawless_art

#printmakersofinstagram #irishartist #mondaymakeracq #watercolour #lighthouseprint #stackingdolls #landscapeprints #selfportrait #printers #wicklowart #wicklowartist #irishart #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #makersofinstagram

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 3, hosted by @broadclothst

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 3, hosted by @broadclothstudio @shannonfraserdesigns and this week’s sponsor @aurifilthread

This week’s prompt is triangles. I am starting with a triangle #improvfish like the one’s by @quiltsfromtheattic #shoalalong and another block that will get sliced and diced during the week. It is looking too harsh with the others.

#improv #improvsewing #improvquilt #improvisation #makingitupasigo #makeanddo #aurifil #aurifilthread #improvlandscape #seascape #irishlandscape #fish #quiltlove #quiltstagram

Interesting exhibit at the @moafortcollins about t

Interesting exhibit at the @moafortcollins about the history of the Aloha shirt and another show of Paper Boats, made from stunning prints by different artists.

The shirts/artwork in this exhibit are part of a travelling exhibit about John “Keoni” Meigs who self promoted as ‘Keoni of Hawaii.’

From a textile point of view they are fascinating and I wanted to touch them all (I didn’t). Some beautiful patterns, and some problematic Colonisation themes make for a thought provoking show. No photos allowed at the show. Ben, a wonderful History intern, provided even more insight and background to the work.

I am working on a quilt #summersampler2021patalohaversion where I am repurposing @patagonia #pataloha shirts and other #patagonia clothing, so this was especially interesting. See last photo for quilt progress.

The paper boats and prints were wonderful. I have a thing for paper boats, and these were impressive.

#moafortcollins #alohashirts #KeoniofHawaii #johnkeonimeigs #pataloha #summersampler2021 #alohaart #paperboats #paperboat #artprints #origami #artexhibition #artexhibit #fortcollinsart #letstalkaboutart #acorncornerquilts

Excited to start testing the #SilkStarsQuilt desig

Excited to start testing the #SilkStarsQuilt designed by @tessellate_textiles

This beauty was inspired by the American Lemoyne Star quilt made in the 1800’s. I love @tessellate_textiles modern take on it.

I plan to use repurposed denim and this stunning #entwinedfabric from @giucy_giuce to make the scrappy version.

#tessellateddesigns #silkandstarsquilt #tessellate_textiles #moderntraditional #moderntraditionalquilt #patterntesting #scrappyquilt #wovens #entwinebygg #entwine #andoverfabrics #giucygiucefabric #giucygiuce #wovenfabric #repurposeddenim #sewtherainbow #quilting #sewing #saturdaynightcraftalong #sharequiltsnotgerms #fabricpull #giucygiucedestash #sewingmyscraps

Two more blocks ready for @thechrystalgates for he

Two more blocks ready for @thechrystalgates for her #somewhereonabeachquilt
This is part of our @fortcollinsmqg #migratorybee2021

I will have a few more small blocks to add in later. I could make beach and sea blocks forever.

1- Lighthouse block is designed by @amarar_creacions and I will tell you more about it in 2 weeks. This one is made with @janeteclare fabrics
2-all the blocks so far including a part of my #talkingincirclesquilt pattern
3-Starfish designed by @amarar_creacions using fabrics by @maureencracknell @alexanderhenryfabrics and @janeteclare #starfishfpppattern
4-#yearofscrappytriangles block 6, on point, designed by @leila.gardunia using @janeteclare fabrics

#foundationpaperpiecing #starfish #lighthouse #sewingcurves #beachquilt #beachblocks #fpp #paperpieced #amararcreacionspatterns #amararcreacions #janetclarefabric #maureencracknell #alexanderhenryfabric #paperpiecing #sea #enpointe #quiltblocksofinstagram #lighthouses #lighthousefpp #seafpp #faroblock #cosidoresmallorca

Last minute project with my leaders and enders. Th

Last minute project with my leaders and enders. These ended up being the perfect size for my largest curved templates. We’ll see where it goes tomorrow.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander #jetty charm pack

#sewallthecurves #aurifilthread #charmpackquilt #fridaynightsewing #isewlation #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderjetty #carolynfriedlanderfabric #leadersandenders #leadersandendersquilt #sewingcurves #bettycrockerass #bettycrockerasstemplates #sewingcircles #essexlinen #robertkaufmanfabrics #quiltstagram #quilting #quiltstagram #favoritefabrics #circlequilt

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 5ish, hosted by @sh

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 5ish, hosted by @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio along with this weeks sponsor @olisohome

This week’s prompt is stripes, and here are a few more blocks with curvy stripes. There are a few tiny bits of striped scraps sewn in. I’ve added/mixed up a few more blocks.

Fabrics: tea towel @habitatuk
Elements fabric: @figofabrics designed by @ghazalrazavi_
#essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#improv #improvlandscape #improvisation #improvquilt #miniquilt #improvsewing #sewalong #quiltalong #figofabrics #elements #repurposedfabric #30daychallenge #landscape #irishlandscape #seascapes #patchwork #improvpatchwork #patchworkquilt

During improv sewing, I started a new leader and e

During improv sewing, I started a new leader and ender quilt using a mini cf charm pack from @bettycrockerass

Working on swirling my seams to see if it makes it all line up better, and they are just lovely backs.

The irony is that this will probably be used as curvy improv yardage. These were paired at random, then made into 4 patches. Lots of pink in there, stepping out of my comfort zone while loving these prints.

#4patch #4patchquiltblock #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #jetty #swirledseams #quiltback #fabric #makersgonnamake #leadersandenders #leadersandendersquilt #quiltblock

As promised, here is the full #InglesideQuilt top,

As promised, here is the full #InglesideQuilt top, soon to be released from the wonderful @sarahjeanmakes

This quilt pattern really makes my heart sing. Loving these #quantum fabrics by @giucy_giuce (one charm pack for the baby/wall hanging size), plus some Kona black.
Sarah was inspired by her home town, San Francisco and I wanted to use these lovey brights which remind me of my recent visit there, and their celebration of people and colour.

It also reminds me of Cork, 🇮🇪 with it’s bright houses on the hill. Maybe they are twin cities? Twins at heart?

Scroll to see the non stained glass window version. I couldn’t resist the back lighting on this one.

#sarahjeanmakespatterns #sarahjeanmakes #giucygiuce #giucygiucequantum #stainedglass #andover #andoverfabrics #stainedglassquilt #sanfransisco #housesonahill #modernquiltpattern #patterntesting #quiltsofinstagram #thisoldhouse #stainedglasswindows #quiltingismytherapy #oldhouse #charmpackquilt #charmpack

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 2, hosted by @shann

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 2, hosted by @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio

Once you start, it is hard to stop. I think if I had to choose only one style of quilting to do for the rest of my days, it would be improv. It is calm and meditative and I just follow where it wants to go. No rulers, but lots of rotary cutting. I changed/added to a lot of last weeks block and continued this weeks stripe theme. At lot of these turned into homesick landscapes.

Fabrics: dyed tea towel: @habitatuk
Elements fabrics: @figofabrics by @ghazalrazavi_
#essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#olisoconnects #figofabrics #figo #landscapedesign #improvquilting #improvsewing #landscapequilt #aurifilthread #improv #irishlandscape #patchwork #miniquilt #patchworkquilt #improvpatchwork #quiltstagram #makersgonnamake #latenightsewing #seascape #wherethemountainsmeetthesea

Some progress photos of my pattern testing version

Some progress photos of my pattern testing version of the #InglesideQuilt designed by @sarahjeanmakes

Full quilt reveal tomorrow. I am very excited about this quilt, inspired by San Francisco (Sarah’s home). Read more about it on her page.

I love using this vintage dining room tray to organise my cut fabrics. This pattern is very charm pack friendly, and I was saving one for something special-this was it!

Fabric: @giucy_giuce #quantum charm pack by @andoverfabrics
and #konablack by @robertkaufman

#sarahjeanmakes #sarahjeanmakespatterns #ingleside #vintagedining #fabricorganization #modernquiltpattern #charmpack #charmpackquilt #sewingismytherapy #isolation

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 1 with @broadcloths

#30DaysOfImprovQAL week 2, day 1 with @broadclothstudio and @shannonfraserdesigns

Today starts improv stripes 🎉
I embraced the wonk on the first cut and let it continue as it wanted to go.

Fabric: see tags and earlier posts.

#stripeimprovisation #improv #embrasethewonk #improvsewing #curvystripes #stripes #olisoconnects #olisohome #30daychallenge #sewallthecurves #stripey #quiltstagram #essexlinen #figofabrics #elements #habitatuk

*Not my Work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my Work*
Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on the very talented Cabrini of @cabrinimakesstuff and what brilliant stuff she makes. Here is a small sampling of her work, for more please go to @cabrinimakesstuff

Photo 1: Octopus with #konacottonsolids I could look at this all day!
2: Emperor Quilt, Gothic cathedral window with a stained glass effect.
3: Pile of some of her amazing quilts.
4: Watercolour, this is one of many stunning pieces.
5: Hare, Collaboration with @stormygailart
6. Cunning Fox, Totem series.

So many more amazing pieces on her page, go have a look.

#cabrinimakesstuff #mondaymaker #mondaymakeracq #art #quiltart #artquilt #animalart #octopusart #foxart #wallhanging #watercolor #modernquilter #quiltsinthewild #quiltsofinstagram #textiledesign #textiledesign #freemotionapplique #bohodesign #makersmovement #makersgonnamake

#summersampler2021 block 9, Cross Chrurn, designed

#summersampler2021 block 9, Cross Chrurn, designed by @theathenaworkshop

I forgot about my second version, #patalohaversion ,of block 9 until today. The other version is on @seacornerpatternworkshop

The second block went together much faster than the first. I love how this block doesn’t reveal itself until the end.

This one is made from repurposed Patagonia clothing (mostly Pataloha): one shirt, one pair of shorts, a dress, and 2 Carolyn Friedlander screen prints (lt blue and white).

#summersampler #theathenaworkshop #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #moderntraditional #moderntraditionalquilt #upcycledclothing #sustainablesewing #reducereuserecycle #repurposed #pataloha #patagonia #createandsustain #sustainablequilting #aurifil #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlander #wornwear #crosschurnblock #churndash #churndashblock #summersampler2021patalohaversion

Happy to be testing the baby size of the #WhoLetTh

Happy to be testing the baby size of the #WhoLetTheBoxOutQuilt designed by @sweetpotatoquilts

Very clever pattern with a great name! This was a fun one that was quick to make. I made the 2 colour/fabric version, but there is a 3 plus colour/fabric version as well that is amazing.
Great pattern!

Fabric: print is Art History by Marcia Derse for @windhamfabrics
The grey is the middle section of an @alisonglass handcrafted batik. I used the printed parts on the back (photo 2).

#patterntesting #sweetpotatoquilts #wholettheboxout #sweetpotatoquiltspattern
#arthistoryfabric #marciadersefabric #stainedglassquilt #quilts #quiltsinthewild #porchquiltshow #windhamfabrics #alisonglasshandcrafted #alisonglassfabric #batik #andoverfabrics #handcrafted #partyinthequiltback #quiltmullet #maze #mazequilt #modernquilt #modernprints

Here is a bundle of some of my favourite fabrics t

Here is a bundle of some of my favourite fabrics to swap with another @fortcollinsmqg member. This clever idea came from @2dogsquilting and @srhsews in an effort to get out of our fabric comfort zones. We will make mini quilts with someone else’s fabric to show in our upcoming Guild show at @jessopfarms on Sept 11. The outdoor space there will be great.

So the #minimixupchallenge fabric from me will be:

Fish: @maureencracknell
Numbers and colours: @giucy_giuce
Yellow: Wasabi #konacotton by @robertkaufman
Black and white screen and mini charm pack by @carolynfriedlander

#showusyourmqg #mqg #fcmqg #fabricpull #fcmqgshowandtell #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #maureencracknell #konacottonsolids #giucygiucefabric #fabricswap #miniquiltchallenge #favouritethings #favoritefabric #quiltchallenge

#30daysofimprovqal day 5, a bit more slicing and d

#30daysofimprovqal day 5, a bit more slicing and dicing, and reassembling.

Enjoying the improv prompts from @broadclothstudio and @shannonfraserdesigns

Fabric: dyed tea towel from @habitatuk
#elementsfabrics from @figofabrics
by @ghazalrazavi_
@robertkaufman #essexlinen

#improv #improvsewing #improvquilting #patchwork #patchworkquilt #patchworkimprov #figofabrics #figofabric #elements #earthcolors #earthcolours #30daysofimprov #30daychallenge #noruler

Progress on my 2 colour/fabric testing version of

#30daysofimprovqal with @broadclothstudio @shannon

#30daysofimprovqal with @broadclothstudio @shannonfraserdesigns and @ldh_scissors

I made a few more improv blocks with squares for this weeks prompt. Then I sliced and diced all of the blocks and made new blocks (centre photo).

#improv #patchwork #patchworkquilt #improvquilting #improvsewing #aurifil #improvsewing #figofabrics #essexlinen #elementsfabrics #elements #landscapefabric #quiltalong #sewalong #sliceanddice

Repost from @rising.quilt.stars Many thanks to @r

Repost from @rising.quilt.stars
Many thanks to @rachelle_handmade for the chat.

*Link in Bio or at @rising.quilt.stars
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Episode 007 of Rising Quilt Stars is now LIVE! In this episode, I chat with Sarah Harris @acorncornerquilts about turning doodles into quilt designs, her involvement in the Social Justice Sewing Academy @sjsacademy, and working towards sustainability in quilting.

☀️ This episode is sponsored by Kendra of @piecefabricco. Listen to the podcast for an exclusive COUPON code!

Click on the link in bio to go to the Rising Quilt Stars page. 🥰 Feel free to send this post to anyone you think would enjoy the show!

#quiltingcommunity #sjsacademy #sjsa #sjsaremembranceproject #seacornerpatternworkshop #quiltink #createandsustain #quiltingismybliss #quiltingmakesmehappy #modernquilter #quiltingfun #quiltingpodcast #quiltpatterndesigner #quiltersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #rachellehandmade #modernquilting #risingquiltstarspodcast #quilting

The ruler was put away and only the rotary cutter

The ruler was put away and only the rotary cutter came out. The focus of this week’s #30daysofimprovqal with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio is squares.

These blocks are between 4”-6.” Pieces cut and and sewn at random from my fabric pull. I love the texture contrast between the #essexlinen and the @figofabrics prints.

#tinypiecing #norulerpatchwork #improvisation #improvsewing #ldhscissors #sewalong #quiltalong #patchwork #patchworkimprov #improvquilting #improvisational #quilting #sewing #figofabrics #berninausa

#sewsquadsampler2021 with @libselliott The Augus

#sewsquadsampler2021 with @libselliott

The August block was a tricky one and I was determined to try piecing it. Catalina @amarar_creacions and my business partner @seacornerpatternworkshop made some piecing templates. It is a tight curve, but great to give my brain and patience a workout. Hopefully the puckering will quilt out.

Love all of these blocks and the thoughtful design elements from Libs to make this a wonderful and unique BOM.

Fabric: fabric from one @orlakiely shirt plus @konacotton wasabi and a dark grey.

#sewsquadsampler #libselliott #orlakiely #konacotton #orlakielyfabric #sewingcurves #piecingcurves #sewallthecurves #aurifilthread #midcenturymodern #quilting #piecing #repurposedshirt #repurposedclothing

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Terri Belmarez of @sewchingona74
I am in awe of Terri’s artwork, and want to feature her recent embroidery work, although she is also a talented painter. She has an incredible gift for making stunning embroidery work from doodles. She has an a talent for creating movement and depth in her work. Saturated colours and gorgeous texture combine to make her embroidery extra special.

Check out her page @sewchingona74 to see more of her work, and some progress photos of how her pieces comes together.

#mondaymakeracq #meetthemaker #meetthemakerweek #mondaymaker #embroideryartist #embroidery #embroideryart #sewchingona #art #doodleembroidery #supportsmallbusiness #coloradoartist #freehandembroidery #coloradoart #mountainart #makersgonnamake #makersmovement

En Pointe, designed by @mjkinman_textileartist for

En Pointe, designed by @mjkinman_textileartist for this month’s block for the @nationalquiltmuseum BOM. I will quilt this one over the next few days. I am calling mine, Sapphire Seascape.

Fabrics: fish by @maureencracknell
Clouds by @cloud9fabrics
Canoes by @dearstellafab
Trees from a @cosstores dress
Strips by @modafabrics

#nationalquiltmuseum #nqmbom #nqmbom2021 #nationalquiltmuseumbom2021 #bom #blockofthemonth #fishquilt #paperpiecing #maureencracknellfabric #dearstellafabric #showmethemoda #cloud9fabrics #repurposedfabric #cosdress #diamond #diamondcut #diamondblock #diamondquiltblock #mjkinmantextileartist #gem #aurifil #olisoconnects #enpointe #enpointblock #enpoint #sapphire #sapphireseascape

#summersampler2021 block 8, Melted Melamine, desig

#summersampler2021 block 8, Melted Melamine, designed by @benmillett

This is a clever take on a traditional Broken Dishes block.

@patagonia #pataloha version. For this block I used parts of 3 Pataloha shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, and 2 colours of @carolynfriedlander screen prints.

#patalohaversion #brokendishes #brokendishesblock #benmillet #summersampler #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #moderntraditional #sewallthecurves #sewingcurves #drunkardspath #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #patagonia #createandsustain #repurposedclothing #organiccotton #organicfabric #organiccottonclothing #quiltstagram

This may be my fabric pull for the #30daysofimprov

This may be my fabric pull for the #30daysofimprovqal with @broadclothstudio and @shannonfraserdesigns
I may add a few scraps in there too for a few pops of colour. No fish, no cf fabric, no wasabi-can I do it?!

Fabric: @robertkaufman #essexlinen (can’t remember which colours),
and some love @figofabrics #elementsfabric by @ghazalrazavi_ from @stitchesloveland
plus, a recently dyed @habitatuk tea towel which used to be light brown and had tea stains, and now is a lovely bright navy.

#fabricpull #improvsewing #improvisation #figofabrics #robertkaufmanfabrics #habitat #repurposedfabrics #dyedfabric #quiltingismytherapy #30daychallenge #improvquilting

3 quilt backs made today to go with 3 finished qui

3 quilt backs made today to go with 3 finished quilts. Happy to have a productive day and one step closer to finishing these 3.

#quilting #wip #partyinthequiltback #quiltback #2021aquiltodyssey #cabinbreakquilt #improvquilting #sewalong

Sneak peak of something I can’t show until Sept.

Sneak peak of something I can’t show until Sept.

#secretsewing #faroblock

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Charles of @feltlikesweets

I am a huge admirer of Charles’ work and have his Bent Boxes Crooked Crosses quilt at the top of my to make list. He has an amazing eye for colour and mixing prints. Fabulous improv skills and takes amazing photos too. It was hard to pick favourite photos as they are all amazing. Here are a few:

1-#crookedcrossesandbentboxes pattern by @feltlikesweets with #konacottonsolids
2- Sudoku by @feltlikesweets
3- #triangleMQG charity quilt challenge by @feltlikesweets
4- #arloquilt pattern by @carolynfriedlander made with #essexlinen and #carolynfriedlanderfabrics
5- felt tea bags! 🤩🤩🤩 I only realised how @feltlikesweets name came to be. Scroll to the beginning of his feed for a huge treat!
6- #anywhichwayquilt wonderful improv which has been made into a mural, and featured in @curatedquilts
7- #fabricpostcard for the #postcardquilt Love this! And so tiny.
8-#drivingtoohiostar pattern which was Charles’ amazing block for the #2021aquiltodyssey made here in @tulapink

Check out @feltlikesweets to see more.

#mondaymakeracq #feltlikesweets #feltlikesweetspatterns #feltartist #feltfoods #menwhoquilt #patchwork #piecing #improvquilt #quiltartist #quiltersofinstagram #quiltstagram #playingwithcolour #mondaymaker #meettheartist #makermonday

Next block for @thechrystalgates and her #Somewher

Next block for @thechrystalgates and her #SomewhereOnABeachQuilt
for our #fcmqg #migratorybee2021

Happy to make beach blocks forever. I was going for a beach promenade look with this one.

Pattern: #yearofscrappytriangles block 6, on point, by @leila.gardunia

Fabric: @janeteclare

#leilagardunia #leilagarduniapatterns #beach #promenade #janetclare #janetclarefabric #beachscape #beachquilt #beachblock #fpp #paperpieced #paperpiecing #seagulls #sandandseagulls #travellingbee #coistrá #coisfarraige

A few more fishy things this weekend. Can you tell

A few more fishy things this weekend. Can you tell I love this fish fabric?!

This week I was pattern testing for @srhsews latest quilt pattern, #CabinBreakQuilt

It uses traditional blocks to make a new modern design. Log cabin blocks are some of my favourites, so this was extra fun to make. I wanted to test it with directional fabric, so I picked some lighthouses to go with my steady supply of fish to give it a coastal (holiday dreaming) vibe.

Pattern out August 1, so keep an eye out.

Pattern: Cabin Break by @srhsews

Fabric: fish by @maureencracknell
Bubbles by @alexanderhenryfabrics
Essex Linen by @robertkaufman
Lighthouses by @joann_stores

#patterntesting #srhsews #cabinbreak #logcabinquilt #hstquilt #nautical #nauticalquilt #lighthouse #lighthouses #maureencracknell #maureencracknellfabric #alexanderhenryfabric #essexlinen #joannfabrics #fishquilt #seasidequilt #berninausa #aurifilthread #ohtobebythesea #quiltpattern

My first block for @thechrystalgates #somewhereona

My first block for @thechrystalgates #somewhereonabeachquilt migratory bee quilt. I have been so excited about Chrystal’s bee blocks from the beginning. The sea, the beach, and blue-yes please! A few more to go which I am excited to make.

Pattern: Starfish (Origami Animals Collection) by @amarar_creacions

Fabric: @maureencracknell -fish
@alexanderhenryfabrics-bubbles
@janeteclare -stripes and seaweed

#fcmqg #mqg #migratorybee2021 #starfish #seastar #starfishblock #fpp #paperpieced #origami #olisoconnects #seaanimals #beach #aurifil #maureencracknell #janetclare #alexanderhenry #starfishfpppattern #amararcreacionspatterns #amararcreacions #crosógmhara

I love improv and also happy to learn more, and wo

I love improv and also happy to learn more, and work in a different way. Starting to think about a colour pallet.
Looking forward to this #30daysimprovqal with @broadclothstudio @shannonfraserdesigns

#improvsewing #improv #improvisation

Testing a new pattern for @srhsews called #CabinBr

Testing a new pattern for @srhsews called #CabinBreakQuilt and made a little friend in my sewing room. The quilt top is finished and ready to show soon. I made a nautical version, complete with fish, as I am longing for cooler weather and the sea.

#fabricfriendfriday #fridayfabricfriend #friendlyfabricmonster #halfsquaretrianglequilt #logcabinquilt #halfsquaretriangles #patterntesting #hstquilt #halfsquaretriangles #maureencracknell #maureencracknellhandmade #maureencracknellfabric

Taking a break from sewing to try out some new yum

Taking a break from sewing to try out some new yummy Cascatelli pasta by @sfoglini from one of my favourite neighbours. Topped of with a homemade sauce made with fresh tomatoes from same favourite neighbour, and garlic from another favourite neighbour, and some peppers from our local corner store. My kids and I think they look like tentacles 🦑 and that makes them even better.

#sfoglini #sporkful #cascatelli #ilovemyneighbours #freshfood #orlakiely #pottery #pasta #cascatellipasta #orlakielyhome #handmadepottery

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Alan Ardiff

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Alan Ardiff who is one of my all times favourite artists. He is an award winning Irish artist from co Mayo (Westcoast Ireland-stunning).
Alan is an artist in many types of materials, working in small and large scale.
I received my first piece of his jewellery from friends in about 1998, from a tiny little gallery near where I was living in S Co Dublin, the Guinness Gallery. From that piece on, I was smitten and have collected a lot of pieces over the years.
Alan Ardiff’s is particularly well known for his kinetic work, jewellery with motion. Exceptionally clever little surprises of movement (see the next video and @alanardiff for more examples of his artwork and videos of his kinetic work in action.
I also had the joy of seeing one of his exhibits at his Docklands studio several years ago. I can still picture the large metal rabbits jumping through hoops and the astroturf floor-huge visual impact.

Check out more at @alanardiff and even more at his website (link in his Bio). Thank you for letting me share your work, Alan.

#alanardiff #alanardiffjewellery #kineticart #jewlery #kineticjewlery #irishart #irishjewlery #irishartist #mondaymakeracq #meettheartist #mondaymaker #irishart #irisharts #meetthemaker #makersmovement #irishdesign #kinetic #madeinireland #madeinireland🍀 #jewlerydesign

#BloemQuilt (designed by @libselliott ) is fresh o

#BloemQuilt (designed by @libselliott ) is fresh off my sewing machine and went for a tour of Fort Collins flowers (my parent’s garden, Colorado State University Flower Trial Gardens, and my somewhat wild back garden (complete with dogs).

I love everything about this pattern and thoroughly enjoyed testing it. For the quilting, I mostly echo quilted everything with an emphasis on the curved pieces. I find echo quilting meditative and somehow relaxing, plus the texture after is so tactile. I used one colour of grey @aurifilthread for all of the quilting. I curved the corners at the last minute to highlight the outer blue small orange peels, and faced it instead of a traditional binding. For this layout option, it worked well.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander from several different lines.
Pattern: #BloemQuilt by @libselliott out now.

#libselliottpattern #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabric #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #aurifilthread #aurifil #fortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #fortcollinstrialgardens #coloradostateuniversity #fortcollinsart #everemblemlabels #andywarholart #andywarholcampbellssoup #quilting #quiltstagram #quiltsofinstagram #modernquilting #quiltsinthewild #floral #bloem #echoquilting #berninausa #kidswithquilts #quiltdog #csuflowertrialgardens #flowers #flowergarden

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