No one will gasp in surprise when I say that I love Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics, they check all the boxes: the prints, the texture, even the vibe, it’s all marvelous. And if you were in my studio, you would find more than one drawer full of Aurifil threads, so working with both of these in one project has been a dream.
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Let me present to you the 2024 Kona color of the year: Julep. It’s a pale blue-green, like a less leafy mint tone. My instant thought was to shallow ocean water on a dream-worthy beach. I had so much fun choosing the pattern and fabrics I’d use for my quilt to showcase Julep. Corolla is the winner and the bright flowers pop with contrast.
Okay, let’s break out those porcelain cups and set our kettles on the stove; Tidy Tiles in the Garden Party collection by Poppie Cotton can’t mean anything other than tea time!
Read MoreAs a seasoned quilter, I’ve grown to appreciate the threads that literally hold my projects together. The right color can pop with life or go unnoticed when I need it to blend in. Since I discovered Aurifil years ago, it’s been my go to thread and I love it.
Read MoreI am not a fan of messes and I like to have a plan before I start a project, even if it goes off the rails along the way. I think a concentrated frown and tidy piles of supplies are just as probable when describing a ‘maker’.
Read MoreWe’ve seen Halloween collections before, but they tend to focus on the dark and creepy elements, full of spiders and strong blacks and oranges. Kitty Loves Candy provides a new perspective, one that reminds me of my daughter, back when she was still little.
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Corolla is back again and cuter than ever, thanks to the Hollyhock Lane line from Poppie Cotton. The pastels obviously make for a sugary sweet vibe, but the unexpectedly dark teals and grays set this color palette apart, making the final product unusually vivid instead of somewhat washed out.
Okay, I know I’ve talked about Heart Bits before on the blog, but you guys, look at how much it pops with this fabric line!
As you may know, Heart Bits is a pattern that excels at showing off all kinds of prints, both letting small designs mesh together and bigger ones shine individually.
Read MoreThe first time I saw the Coco line, I felt that wonderful/terrible duality of creators: I liked my source material so much, that I knew I’d struggle to find a project I felt was worthy of it.
Just look at all the vibrant colors and the subtle texture of this line: so many possibilities! So how did I make up my mind?
Read MoreBy picking and aligning strips of the same print, I’ve created the lattice illusion. I had some fun with it and played around with the width of the lines, giving the eye more to see. To save you time and tears, though, we use strip piecing!
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Every now and then, I’ll come across a fabric that isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, but so darling that I just have to create a project to display it. Take a look at these storybook children, gentle animals, and encouraging words; how could I resist?
I designed this quilt more than a year ago when my daughter was leaving for college. She wanted a cozy, colorful, modern quilt, so I got to work.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Fall is my favorite season; the colors, the clothes, the chill in the air, the spice in the food: it’s perfect. I’ve got my boots out and scarves ready for the moment the Atlanta heat decides to finally give in.
Read MoreI designed this quilt more than a year ago when my daughter was leaving for college. She wanted a cozy, colorful, modern quilt, so I got to work.
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