I've been working intermittently on my Modified Betwixt quilt. It is probably the most challenging quilt I've undertaken. The challenge has to do with the meticulous cutting and piecing necessary to make a 9" nine patch. Small, precise pieces.. I have to get my bent precision...
October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
Kidney Stones
IF you are scientifically minded, here is a great article. After a month of battling the passing of a kidney stone, I received the diagnosis: 2 9mm kidney stones impacted and needed to be surgically removed. (Go up through urethra, bladder and blast with laser).I had my procedure last Wednesday. ...
October 27, 2021
Modified Betwixt | Test Blocks
Here are the two blocks that will lay alternately in rows/and columns.Learnings:Making test blocks will ensure that you encounter and any address any issues that may arise.Determine alternative...
October 26, 2021
Modified Betwixt | Block Engineering
In making my test block for this block, I found that the corner units which as configured are 2 HST's and one folded corner unit were too bulky.View the picture below. The unit...
October 26, 2021
Modified Betwixt - 2 | The Magic of the Magic 8 HST Method
💠 Google docs spreadsheet to enter your calculations for your next project 💠 Today I had a chance work on my Modified Betwixt. I continued on making my test block for the Ohio Star...
October 25, 2021
Modified Betwixt -1
My first step in making the Modified Betwixt Quilt is to make the 9 patch center blocks for Block 1. I elected to go with just the gold and blue.The importance of doing test blocks cannot...
October 25, 2021
Modified Betwixt Quilt--The Beginning
I plan to make my modified Betwixt Quilt. As I do so, I will note what I'm doing; what I'm learning; and what I'm lamenting along the way. I hope that you will follow along!The quilt is comprised...
October 25, 2021
Spatially Challenged | EQ8 | Rendering different layouts
I purchased EQ8 earlier in the year. I am a bit of a computer nerd, accordingly, I appreciate digital help. Because I am spatially challenged, I am unable to conceive of blocks and color...
October 24, 2021
Quilt Patterns | Free Resources
I've not made many quilts from patterns. I don't often find patterns that are captivating (or approachable enough) to make from a pattern. My quilting journey began 06/22/19. I documented...
October 17, 2021
Bluebirds
Bluebirds don't migrate. They are wonderful year round residents. During the breeding months, the male diligently defends the territory--my patch--allowing NO interlopers. We have 3 bird houses to choose from, but there will be only 1 that is occupied by bluebirds. It is possible that...
October 12, 2021
More on Kaleidoscope Blocks | Traditional
In this post I discussed the traditional Kaleidoscope Block. Like the Storm at Sea quilt, the block layout creates the illusion of curves where there are none. The layout above is simply...
October 12, 2021
The Kaleidoscope Block To Eight Pointed Star Block set on Point
I want to show you how the unassuming square, kaleidoscope block goes from folk singer to diva.The original kaleidscope block is a square block. It consists of 8 equal shaped triangles with 4 corner...
October 12, 2021
LeMoyne Star | Let's Do Math
Here is the math for computing any-sized LeMoyne Star. ❤No, you don't have to read this post if you think your head will explode--mine almost did writing it. I have done all of the math for...
October 10, 2021
Windmill Quilt from Material Girl
While I enjoy watching quilting videos, I'm not always moved to make the quilt demonstrated. Amanda Castor of Material Girl Quilts has posted two videos of quilts that I was inspired enough to make. ...
October 9, 2021
Prarie Quilt
Prarie Quilt in Andover's Warm Fat Quarters by Edyta Sitar Amanda Castor at Material Girl provided a free pattern she calls Prarie Quilt. You can find her video here. I had purchased...
October 8, 2021
Glue Basting | An Evangelical Message from The Church of the Perfect Seam
I call myself a "serial glue baster". I am also a disciple working to advance the doctrines proposed by The Church of the Perfect Seam. It meets anytime you are at your sewing station! For any blocks that you may wish to press open, not a good option. I rarely press seams open, but...
