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March 27, 2021

How to make a QUILT AS YOU GO – MUG RUG

How to Make a Quilt as You Go – Mug Rug

July 6, 2020

MODERN HEXAGON QUILT BLOCK TUTORIAL

Digging through my fabric collection I found some pretty amazing scraps to include in my Modern Hexagon Quilt. I would call it the COVID-19 Quilt but I think that may be a bit depressing! This has to be one of the easiest patterns I have worked with of late. Probably because I designed this quilt…

July 12, 2015

Summer at The Lake and Working on my Hexagon Quilt

I have a little project I am working on at the moment. It is the perfect little project for relaxing by the lake. The Lake is so beautiful this time of year!

July 12, 2015

Festival of Quilts in the Canadian Rockies

I recently attended the annual Festival of Quilts in the Canadian Rockies. Not only was the scenery breathtaking so where the many quilts. Another gorgeous modern quilt! Inspired yet!!?? Modern square in a square pattern…LOVE IT!! Love this Blue and White Chevron Quilt! Hope you enjoy these! Dee xx

July 11, 2015

Bandana Bib Tutorial for the Modern Baby!

Bandana Bib Tutorial for the Modern Baby! Materials One 12 x 12 inch square of 100% Cotton One 12 x 12 of either terrycloth or flannel Snaps or sew on velcro Instructions Place fabric right sides together. Cut fabric on a diagonal. Pin Sew around the edge with a 1/4 inch seam allowance leaving a…

June 27, 2013

Visit to a Quilt Shop in Amsterdam

I recently visited a Quilt shop in Amsterdam that specializes in Amsterdam Original Dutch Vintage Fabric. This quilt shop is amazing!! I plan on ordering some fabric from them of course!! Here is their website just in case you would like to do the same. Link to Quilt shop in Amsterdam: http://www.dutchquilts.com I am presently looking into…

June 26, 2013

Designing a Vintage Fabric Applique Quilt

Now that I have my applique flowers complete I thought I would play with the design aspect of the quilt. I found some more vintage fabric last night and while watching television with my kids I decides to create a few hexagons from my new found fabric stash. I love to incorporate these into quilt projects.…

June 26, 2013

I Love Vintage Fabric Applique

I am working with some beautiful dutch vintage fabric I bought in Amsterdam while I was there. This kit is a fun little vintage applique block which I am thinking of incorporating into an I Love Retro quilt. OK, another quilt project on the go but this one I have given a name. I Love…

June 25, 2013

Vintage Fabric Applique

Look what I found in my fabric stash. I found vintage fabric and decides to play with some patterns for my new quilt. Here is my confession: I think I have far too many quilt projects on the go. I am obsessed with fabric, quilts, and quilting! How about you?