In response to last weeks Work in progress report I managed to get myself beautifully side tracked this morning and faffed so much I have not done my email either! Last week I asked people if they ever used blog categories to track back and read the back story of …
I have another work in progress report. I am quietly astounded at this as since we went to Sydney last weekend I have been very busy doing things like washing clothes etc in the evening! That said here is my latest block. Only one block done, but another for my …
I thought these Vintage handcrafted product labels are a bit different and you could print them on fabric using bubblejet set and use them in your textile projects. They would be great in a crazy quilt block that revolved around a them of the kitchen, food, cooking etc.This link was …
I have another work in progress report! (I am secretly aiming to write at least one every 10 days but don’t tell anyone) As you can see another couple of diamonds have been stitched. Here is a detail from this block. I first stitched a scallop of chain stitches. I …
Today I am off to the Craft and Quilt Fair with Annie so I thought I had better post some more work in progress. (That way I can justify a little reward at the fair) I have two more diamond blocks done Here is a detail from the first block. …
CQMag Online is now available so make a cuppa and settle back to browse and read. I am picking the eyes out of this issue but it contains a continuation of Barbara Blankenship’s Ideas and Inspiration Challenge. Don’t miss it as Barbara assembled great inspiration pieces for your crazy quilting. …
An article on the history of crazy quilting lead me to be reminded of Carol Leather’s site Needlework tips and techniques. While there I was poking about and discovered that the ever tricky bullion stitch has been featured in a tutorial on Bullion Roses. Clear tips and advice on how …
