Making Applique Fun: Angie Padilla

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 »

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A fun, fun ornament

September 27th, 2019

I am in full Christmas mood. I know, I know… it’s still September… and I just can’t help myself. 🙂 Read More »

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More panel fabric

September 16th, 2019

Trying to decide what to do with more panel fabric. Enter this beautiful wine-themed fabric… yards and yards of it. What was I thinking?

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The woes of an independent designer

August 31st, 2019

It’s been a hard year. At times scary. Challenging, frustrating, even annoying. And also exciting, invigorating, inspiring… happy. Read More »

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A panel quilt

August 21st, 2019

A gazillion years ago I purchased a whole bunch of fabric panels on a super sale. Fast forward to today… and I still haven’t done anything with any of those panels. Read More »

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Polka Dot Quilt

August 19th, 2019

This has been a busy, busy year so far. And I haven’t been able to do as much sewing as I would have liked to. Which is about to change, as I begin to concentrate on making Christmas gifts. Read More »

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Another project finished: Sister’s Choice

May 11th, 2019

My second oldest UFO. Finally finished this year. This quilt was thought up about 15 years ago, and initially was supposed to be a gift. Read More »

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Hey Birdie!

May 7th, 2019

What to do when there is no space available any more for wall hanging, and you’re wanting to work on a small quilt? I recently noted I haven’t ever made quilted cushions, so that’s were my focus for small projects has turned now. Read More »

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Colorful crochet

February 25th, 2019

Quilting might be my first passion, but I also love to crochet and knit. It’s a relaxing evening activity while watching the news or enjoying a movie. Read More »

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A ton of online classes!

February 15th, 2019

I grew up and continue to live in Ecuador, a country rich in handicrafts, from weaving to wood carvings to ceramics, and just about anything and everything you could imagine in between. Except for quilting. My knowledge of quilts was reduced to photos from magazines and glimpses provided sometimes in movies. Not enough information to be able to make one myself. Read More »