Star patchwork

Hello sew-friends! Are you ready for the holiday season? I've been sewing a lot of Christmas stockings and slippers the last few months and today I've been playing around adding a patchwork block to them. Today’s post is the first in a series of three that will show you how to sew these yourself. To

Think about you, quilting. Pair that image with your wildest, most wouldn’t-it-be-amazing dream. What does your marvel of a quilting experience look like? For astronaut Karen Nyberg, her quilting adventure was a literal out-of-this world event: making a quilt block in orbit, on the International Space Station. Wow! Inspiration doesn’t come on a scale much …

Customize your own Star Gazer crew, sewn on star with 2 or more fabric patterns! Customizable crew color, main star and side patches. Totally unique, designed by you! Please see star sizing on second to last photo! Handwash or wash on delicate, hang to dry!

International Quilt Museum - Lincoln, NE 1920's-40's crib quilt

EDIT: SOLD!! THANK YOU!! Starlight Naturally dyed with many many dips in an indigo vat. Hand pieced stars, hand quilted. Backed with… | Instagram

This mini runner was designed as part of an on line row-along - the theme was My Happy Place. I have a lot of happy places, but one of my favorite things to do is to go outdoors on a dark, cloudless night and admire the heavens. I love gazing at the multitude of stars and enjoying the quiet and taking the time to enjoy the stillness of the night. This little quilt is made with three different three inch star blocks. They are all traditionally pieced - once you start making these mini blocks…

I’m back to talk about what’s on my sewing table (and in my ears) this month- I love writing these little posts as they do help me stay accountable :-) What I’ve finished since my last update! I thought I had finished a lot this month but maybe not as much as I originally thought :-) First up,

Suede and cotton patchwork bag Looking for a brand new bag? This one's smart, subtle and practical. We love this grey and black suede and cotton patchwork shoulder bag with its complex printed cotton and suede background embellished with fantastic star and zig-zag applique. From a practical point of view it's great, with a secure zipped pocket inside, zip closing, and adjustable shoulder strap. But it's also beautiful, made with love and dedication, comfortable to carry and big enough for…

adventures with fiber and life

To see most current post at Kelly Girl Quilts, click HERE! Good Friday morning, look at all the nice Nevada sunshine today! I ran out to take these pictures before work... I forgot yesterday morning. I'll take some more quilting pictures when I have a kinder afternoon sun and you can see the texture a bit better. I thought about a gold binding, but decided to stay with blue. and... the back is a panel of the solar system, the stars glow in the dark. I usually go with a pieced back, but fell…