My Favorite Quilt Blocks: 2022
Here are a few of my favorite quilt blocks from the ones I sewed in my first year of sewing, 2022. Larger versions are available on Flickr. This is part one of two … Read more
How it Started; How it’s Going
I began my sewing journey in January of 2022, using a 20 year old (but basically brand new, for reasons) Bernina quilter’s sewing machine. By watching a variety of videos, and doing a … Read more
Fabric Pines Under Various Moons
Inspired by an image I saw, I decided to create my own version of a winter quilting block. The basic idea is to cut out various size “pine trees” from your favorite fabrics, … Read more
Rough Diamonds Charm Quilt
This is the story of how I created a small, simple quilt using a charm pack (42, 5″ pre-cut squares). Eight months ago, when I was just beginning to learn how to quilt, … Read more
Shop Hop ’22 Redux
Earlier this year we participated in our first quilt store Shop Hop. Basically, you visit participating quilt shops and register for prizes, pick up small gifts, etc. It was fun and when the … Read more
Early Evening, Late Summer
Just a couple of early evening, late summer, photos taken near Lindsborg, Kansas. Sunset view is from Coronado Heights.
August Flowers and Peppers
This hasn’t been the best year for gardening. I hardly got any tomatoes and only a few cucumbers. The beets did OK and so did the herbs. The peppers did the best of … Read more