Making Applique Fun: Angie Padilla

Scrappy Potholders

September 22nd, 2020

I had so much fun making this scrappy lap quilt, I decided it was about time to start sorting through all the leftover fabric scraps accumulated over the years from a gazillion different quilting projects. Read More »

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Christmas Dove

September 5th, 2020

Another UFO finally finished! After how many years? Read More »

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A scrappy lap quilt

August 18th, 2020

Last week, while dusting/cleaning my sewing studio, I came across a bag that apparently went through three different moves from one house to another without ever being opened up and unpacked. Read More »

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Experimenting with fabric collage

August 16th, 2020

I’ve been working on a scrappy quilt the last few days, and after trimming up my blocks ended up with a little pile of shavings I just didn’t have the heart to throw out. Read More »

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Another angel…

August 14th, 2020

I’ve had this little beauty sitting around for a while. Finally mounted onto a dark background and have hung it with the rest of my angel collection. Read More »

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A little beetle

August 12th, 2020

Popping in quickly, to post this one picture. A beetle. Read More »

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Prayer Flags

August 10th, 2020

Prayer flags are part of the ancient Buddhist tradition. Traditionally, they are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. it is believed that “the words and symbols printed on the flags (the prayers) are spread throughout the universe as the flags flutter in the wind. Everyone who is touched by that wind is touched by the prayers. The wind spreads the intentions through the world, extending happiness, goodwill, and peace.” (Prayer Flags: Make Banners of Hope and Peace from Fabric Scraps and Fibers, Vivika Hansen DeNegre, Editor, Quilting Arts® Magazine, 2014)
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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 »