Category: Miscellaneous

A couple of weeks ago I pondered about string piecing without a foundation and managed to devise a pretty simple method for myself. I’ve used it a couple of times with great success. Paula at...

For my second Blogger’s Quilt Festival entry, I’m also taking a page from the Grandma Sparkles playbook and entering Collecting Memories into the Two Color Quilt category. This quilt, (fully blogged here) was my first hands-on foray into quilting. Not gonna lie, I...

I’ve completely held out on joining the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, because as I’m only four quilts in, I still feel a bit inexperienced. That all too common I’m not worthy feeling crept in, and so I...

No animals were harmed in the making of this photo.

Rachel at Stitched in Colour is having a mosaic contest sponsored by Lark Cottons.  The theme is Sweet Contrary, with the focus on warm reds, oranges, and cool aquas. I couldn’t resist playing around with...

Today, I want to share some random thoughts based around a new project I started, and my design wall-slash-sometimes-floor. Lee over at Freshly Pieced is hosting a new QAL (that’s quilt-a-long for those uninitiated souls)...

Nottalotta words to say about this one.  QCA Bee #2 – April Starburst Block from Film in the Fridge   The points leave a bit to be desired, but recipient Laura plans on covering them...

Happy Easter, bunnies! I’m going off the grid for a few days to rejuvenate my sewing prowess. Like, seriously, the sewing machine is being packed away. Gasp, withdrawals already. I wanted to get something small...

Mr. Sparkles and I participated in a 5 family garage sale today out in the ‘burbs. Let me tell you, it’s a whole other world out there. I think I’ll stay in the city, at...

So on Tuesday I got super excited by a fabric pull, and I knew I had to do something with it (thanks to you, dear commenters!) So without further ado, I introduce you to Sparkle...