April 2016: 26 Projects

In my last post on this topic, I felt like all of my sewing work was heavy and unmovable. Fortunately, that feeling has passed. I have made some progress. I am also still thinking about working slower. Finished 2016 Quilt Projects Flower Sugar donation quilt (I feel odd putting this finish here as there is … Continue reading “April 2016: 26 Projects”

March 2016: 26 Projects

March?? March already? What happened to January and February? The last time I posted on this topic was back in December and that was a great post, because I had accomplished so much. So far this year, there is a lot of hunting and gathering going on, but not many completions. It is all about … Continue reading “March 2016: 26 Projects”

Creative Prompt #354: Dessert

No more animals for the moment. This prompt is related to Prompt #184. They are similar, but a little different. dessert recipes Definition: “Dessert (/d??z??rt/) is a course that concludes a main meal. The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages, such as dessert wine or liqueurs, but may include coffee, cheeses, nuts, or … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #354: Dessert”

Book Review: Adding Layers

Adding Layers Color, Design & Imagination: 15 Original Quilt Projects from Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession by Kathy Doughty I sought out this book after I saw a quilt, which referenced the book at the Tuleberg Quilt Show and after I saw Gerre bring her fantastic quilt to show and tell at a recent BAMQG … Continue reading “Book Review: Adding Layers”

Gift Post #9: Periwinkle Sew Together Bag

I know you have to be wondering if the gift madness ever ends. One thing is that I know LOTS of fantastic people with birthdays in January. I don’t give all of them gifts, but the ones for whom I do make gifts mean the ‘holiday’ season seems to stretch well into January. It is … Continue reading “Gift Post #9: Periwinkle Sew Together Bag”

December 2015: 26 Projects

I am reeling that it is December already. Sheesh! Finished 2015 Quilt Projects Fabric of the Year 2013 – finished 4/11/2015 Hawaiian Donation quilt – finished 4/7/2015 Pink T Donation Quilt – finished 3/3/2015 Russian Rubix – finished 4/2015 Box Full of Letters; finished 8/2015 and delivered Food Quilt #2; Finished 9/9/2015 and delivered Field … Continue reading “December 2015: 26 Projects”

Book Review: The Little Spark

The Little Spark 30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity by Carrie Bloomston One of the things I try and do with the creative prompt project is to help you spark your creativity. A regular habit really encourages the creative person to continue. I was intrigued to see what Carrie Bloomston thought on the subject when … Continue reading “Book Review: The Little Spark”

October 2015: 26 Projects

Finished 2015 Quilt Projects Fabric of the Year 2013 – finished 4/11/2015 Hawaiian Donation quilt – finished 4/7/2015 Pink T Donation Quilt – finished 3/3/2015 Russian Rubix – finished 4/2015 Box Full of Letters; finished 8/2015 and delivered Food Quilt #2; Finished 9/9/2015 and delivered Field Day Zipper: finished 10/2/2015 Finished 2015 non-Quilt Projects 7 … Continue reading “October 2015: 26 Projects”

Book Review: Personal Geographies

Personal Geographies: Explorations in Mixed-Media Mapmaking by Jill K. Berry I bought this book because of Maureen and Nancy and their work in creativity. I am also interested in mixed media – in doing mixed media projects, but don’t have the space right now, so I don’t do much. I carried this book around for … Continue reading “Book Review: Personal Geographies”

July 2015: 26 Projects

I missed another couple of months. I sewed very little in June and May was very hit and miss, so I suppose posting the same thing over and over would be boring. I sewed for awhile with wild abandon and it resulted in some quilt projects I delivered to the quilter, but it wasn’t that … Continue reading “July 2015: 26 Projects”

Book Review: Bojagi & Beyond II

Bojagi & Beyond by Chunghie Lee This book was sent to me by Karen Searle at the publisher, Beyond & Above, after I offered to review it. This edition is, apparently, the revised edition of Bojagi and Beyond published in 2010 and has new material added. Being the tactile person that I am, the first … Continue reading “Book Review: Bojagi & Beyond II”

Finished: Fabric of the Year 2013

I brought this quilt to the last BAMQG meeting and someone was shocked that I had only finished 2013 not 2014. I have barely finished cutting for Fabric of the Year 2014 and have not yet begun to arrange the pieces. Fabric of the Year 2015 is now a glimmer in my sight as well. … Continue reading “Finished: Fabric of the Year 2013”