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!
Author Archives: Angie
Our 2020 Block-of-the-Month projects
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!
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Scandinavian Flowers
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.
Posted in Bed quilts
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A fun, fun ornament
I am in full Christmas mood. I know, I know… it’s still September… and I just can’t help myself. 🙂
Posted in Christmas, Small quilted projects, Teaching
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More panel fabric
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?
Posted in Panel Quilts
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The woes of an independent designer
It’s been a hard year. At times scary. Challenging, frustrating, even annoying. And also exciting, invigorating, inspiring… happy.
Posted in Designing/EQ, This and that
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A panel quilt
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.
Posted in Bed quilts, Designing/EQ, Panel Quilts
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Polka Dot Quilt
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.
Posted in Bed quilts, Machine Quilting
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Another project finished: Sister’s Choice
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.
Posted in Bed quilts, Machine Quilting
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Hey Birdie!
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.
Posted in Applique, Machine Quilting, This and that
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Colorful crochet
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.
Posted in Knitting/Crochet
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A ton of online classes!
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 […]
Posted in Embellishments, Machine Quilting, Sewing/Quilting
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My Dream House
It’s back! The CD version of this collection, published initially by The Electric Quilt Company, was discontinued a couple of years ago. As I keep receiving requests for it, I finally got around to putting a downloadable version together, which is now available through our online shop!
Posted in Applique, Designing/EQ
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I am learning how to dye my own fabrics and am dabbling with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life.