Author Archives: Patti

The sunlight was shining through the blinds so you have to ignore that part of this very bright quilt.  Again, loved selecting the border fabrics.  Glad to get some of these quilts out of the way.

Had tons of fun selecting fabric for this one.  It is from an old pattern of Karen Stone’s…and it took me a while to get back to it, but I really ended up liking it.

Not sure yet how I feel about resolutions for the new year…to dream again and catch up on unfinished projects.  When cleaning out my sewing room, I ran across a quilt top that was almost finished.  I am sewing little … Continue reading →

Isn’t this the most amazing thing you have ever seen?  I love that people get such great photos for all of us to savor.

OK, please ignore the background…I know I need to clean the garage.  But…just wanted to show you what I have been up to for days upon end.  The Torso Family!  They greet me every time I drive in the driveway … Continue reading →

Inspiration is all around us.  I take a look at this and find so many ideas for quilt blocks.  I think this is from things found in nature.  Doesn’t it just make you want to sit down and design some … Continue reading →

OK…this is not mine.  It is from a website called, Material Obsession.  It is an Australian site…a group of very talented and creative people.  It seems they inspire each other.  Don’t you just love the little lines this creates all … Continue reading →

Humor invigorates me.  I can’t imagine what possessed this man to dress up as a side of bacon.  Can you?  And we are proud of our clown costumes.  For shame.  Every time I laugh at photos such as this…I can … Continue reading →

Crocheted stone covers.  Wow!  I think a quilt would be lovely if using this as inspiration…both the colors and the design possibilities.  Oh, to have the time to create one.  Sigh.  But who knows…maybe some day.