Show & Tell
One Nice Bug Per Day
Kiana Khansmith
Claire Keane
Sweet Seals For You, Always
hello vonnie
Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her
h
Alisa U Zemlji Chuda
izzy's playlists!
AnasAbdin
No title available
tannertan36
ellievsbear
Love Begins
dirt enthusiast
No title available
No title available
Kaledo Art
Not today Justin
seen from United States
seen from Türkiye
seen from Germany
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from Canada
seen from Türkiye
seen from United States
seen from Türkiye
seen from Canada
seen from United States
seen from Malaysia
seen from Sweden
seen from Guatemala
seen from United Kingdom
seen from United States
seen from Netherlands
seen from Malaysia
seen from United States
seen from United States
@stitchinggeek
Christmas Mug Rugs
Whilst working on (read as pinning, unpinning and repinning) the Log Cabin Quilt I also worked on some mug rugs. I’m still relatively new at quilting and I thought the smaller projects would let me quickly practice some techniques plus I get that nearly instant gratification of finishing some items!
I went from one of these lovely charm packs:
To a bunch of 4 patches:
To a lovely and festive…
View On WordPress
Log Cabin Update
I’ve been working on the Log Cabin Quilt. I decided to give it a pretty wide (for me) border and I really think it pulls the top together and gives the eyes a place to rest.
I then started basting several days ago.
And eventually ran out of pins. I may have gone a little hard. Honestly, it was probably a half an inch or less between some of the pins, a bit overkill. But Rita at Red Pepper Quilts
View On WordPress
Log Cabin Quilt Top!
Log Cabin Quilt Top!
I think I finished the quilt top!
I say think because I’m not sure about the size yet. I don’t have enough blocks to make another row but I DO have enough to make a half row. However, I like that the light blocks make that finished diamond-y shape.
What I may do is add a good size, plain border. But I’ve made no decisions yet so for the time being it is off to the side. Not in time out…but to…
View On WordPress
A Quick Fix
Man, the hobbies I’ve got aren’t really “quick” are they?
When it comes to the Log Cabin Quilt, I’m still pressing, trimming and squaring up to the right size. I know it’s going to be worth it when I get to actually put the thing together but tonight I decided I needed something fast and fun!
This is what I came up with!
A little mug rug. I used some leftover 5″ squares I had laying…
View On WordPress
Weekend WIP - Sockhead Cowl
Weekend WIP – Sockhead Cowl
There’s been a lot of quilting content lately so I thought it would be appropriate to touch base with my first crafty love – knitting.
I haven’t done a ton of knitting lately as the quilting bug has me fully transfixed…BUT…you can’t beat knitting for a portable project!
As the urge has been striking, I’ve been working on the Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure. The yarn is a mystery. It was…
View On WordPress
Quilt #2: The Christmas Quilt
Quilt #2: The Christmas Quilt
Another throwback today!
I made this quilt last year as a present for my mom.
It is my second ever finished quilt and my first attempt at FMQ!
As with every quilt, I learned a lot from this one. I think mostly though, I learned that from far away, errors are nearly invisible.
Fabric: Christmas Cheer by Patrick Lose Studios
Pattern: Jelly Roll Race from Missouri Star Quilts (the YouTube…
View On WordPress
Log Cabin Progress
Log Cabin Progress - a bunch of pictures!
Not a lot to say today so I thought I’d share some fun pics!
Chain piecing the final chunk of the blocks Squaring up And Auditioning layouts!
Can’t wait to start stitching this together!
View On WordPress
The First Quilt
Some of you may have noticed that I have been…uh…doing some editing on the blog. I want this to be a place of fun and positivity so I went back and marked all my old stuff “private” so that way what I’m presenting to the world is a good vibe.
A nice bonus though is I can re-upload old projects as new content!
This is the first quilt I ever actually finished.
Taking a quick look at my…
View On WordPress
Oopsie
Something is wrong here…
Ahhhhh, much better!
View On WordPress
Let's Talk About Log Cabins
Let’s Talk About Log Cabins
I’ve been working diligently on Log Cabin blocks. I have an idea of what I want the finished product to look like…but I have a feeling I won’t have enough blocks.
If you recall from my post a few weeks ago, this is my first time making Log Cabin blocks (granted, I’m still a pretty new quilter so everything for a while is going to be new for me). You may also recall that I got…overzealous…when…
View On WordPress
Quilt Planning
My attempts to figure out how I’m going to lay out this quilt
When it comes to quilts, I’m trying to be more thoughtful…have a plan if you will.
As I mentioned in the last post, I kind of jumped into the log cabin blocks all willy nilly.
(Out of curiosity, does anyone know if quilt block names should be capitalized? Log Cabin or log cabin? LOG cabin…log CABIN? Let me know)
With most things, I…
View On WordPress
Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin Blocks - I'm learning a new technique!
I have learned a new technique! The Log Cabin Block. I think I’ve mentioned before that I have a…fondness…for pre-cut strips. I find the rolls to be charming. (Now that I’m thinking about it, 4 of the 5 quilts I’ve worked on are made from pre-cut 2 1/2 strips) I’m always a fan of less cutting because my cutting isn’t anything to write home about.
(Though now that I think about it, I should…
View On WordPress
Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Last week there was a Quilt festival up here in Portland. I had no idea it was happening until a coworker messaged me to see if I wanted to go.
Um? Heck YES I wanted to go.
I took the Max down to the Expo Center and got in. I didn’t think to print out the coupon so I ended up paying the full $10 to get in – which, honestly, probably wasn’t worth it.
I know! I know! That seems harsh.
View On WordPress
Woosh
You know what makes a project go SUPER fast?
When you finish up a big chunk of it a year ago and then decide to finish it!
I’ve been working pretty diligently for the past week or so and I’m really enjoying it. I love the fabric (Rainy Day by My Sister and Me for Moda). In order to enjoy the jelly roll I sewed it up as a jelly roll race top. I used some white fabric I had for a border.
I’m…
View On WordPress
Finished Object: Mario Quilt
Finished Object: Mario Quilt
I DID IT! I finished the secret quilt!
Not gonna lie, this was a challenge. Cutting all the squares, trying to line up the seams (poorly) AND keeping it a secret from the intended receipent… who lives with me in a 600 sq ft one bedroom apartment.
Not. Easy.
Thank God I decided to bail on doing the whole ginormous thing. This part took a year and a half as is. (Granted, I took a looooong break…
View On WordPress
Focus Up
I’ve been thinking about this blog a lot lately. And the “Stitching Geek” brand as a whole and I came to the realization that I am slightly delusional. When it comes to having a successful online presence at least (and when it comes to achieving success in general).
I could go into a whole thing about how my brain works and how being told I was “gifted” at a young age really fucked my perspective…
View On WordPress
Spinning Practice
The interesting thing about dabbling in the fiber arts is when you say things like, “Oh, I love spinning!” non-fiber people think you mean on a bike.
Ha!
What I love about my crafty hobbies is that working on them makes my brain feel waaaaay better. Having tangible proof of doing something hits me with a jolt of endorphins. Since I work weird hours, I can’t really sew when I get home from work…
View On WordPress