Making Applique Fun: Angie Padilla

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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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 »