Making Applique Fun: Angie Padilla

A little memory quilt

July 11th, 2020

The youngest of my father’s sisters suffered from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for several years, during which time her husband was able to take care of her at home. Their three daughters live in other countries and came and went as much as possible, in an enormous effort to support their parents during those difficult times. Read More »

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Free-form Poppies

July 5th, 2020

A lazy Sunday afternoon. After a week of intensive work, I needed (and deserved!) a little break. Time to sew!

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Heavenly Angels

June 1st, 2020

Another project finished. AND… it’s only taken me eleven years to do so! Some project seem to take forever. Read More »

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Flower Power Quilt Along

May 11th, 2020

Like any other quilt maker, my #1 “complaint” is the lack of time to sew everything I would like to sew. So when it comes to other designers’ BOMs and quilt alongs, I tend to admire from a distance, and very, very rarely participate. I have enough UFOs as it goes, and don’t want to add to the pile. Read More »

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Lots of face masks

April 20th, 2020

Just like everyone else on the planet, my niece and I have also been busy making face masks. Read More »

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Easter projects

April 5th, 2020

Being in lock-down is no excuse for not celebrating! At least that is what I tell myself… Read More »

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New projects: cushions

March 7th, 2020

I have completely run out of space for wall hangings. What to do, what to do? There have to be other alternatives, right? Read More »

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Crochet Mandalas

March 5th, 2020

I learned to crochet at my grandmother’s knee, at only 5 years old. And though quilting is my passion, crochet continues to be a big part of my world. Read More »

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Small town living

March 3rd, 2020

I am truly living my dream. Read More »

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Hearts, hearts, hearts!

February 10th, 2020

I am most certainly in the mood and ready for Valentine’s Day! It is right around the corner, so I’ve pulled out some of my favorite Valentine’s Day items, and this year have been working on a new project to celebrate the day. Read More »

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Scrappy crochet

January 8th, 2020

In the quilting world we understand clearly what a “scrappy” project is, but does such a thing exist for other crafts? In my book, when it comes to crochet… yes siree! Read More »

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Our 2020 Block-of-the-Month projects

January 4th, 2020

Oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy!

As much as I love to draw and prepare quilt patterns, I rarely have time to sew up all these projects. I think this year I am going to have to make the effort. If I say so myself… I’m loving our 2020 BOM projects! Read More »

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Scandinavian Flowers

January 4th, 2020

A new year… In looking back at what I was able to accomplish during 2019, I am happy. It seems I never have enough time to do all I would like to, but last year I came close. Read More »