While I didn’t finish my novelty log cabin quilt in July, I did try. In addition to repairing all the damage I’d accidentally done to it, I needed to make it bigger so it would fit our king-sized bed. That meant adding borders to the top, and more fabric to the back. Simple enough. Only... Continue Reading →
The Cost of Being A Lazy Quilter
While I was on vacation for the first half of July, I came home eager to make something. By chance, the project The Quilted Forest pulled for the month (#3) was a project I’d been thinking about, one I thought I could finish quickly, perfect for the two weeks I had left. All I needed... Continue Reading →
Rule-Breaking My Way To Success
Anyone who knows me well has probably noticed that I am a rule-follower. I obey speed limits and stop for parking lot walkways even when there’s no one in sight. I tie myself in knots when doing taxes for fear I’m going to make a mistake that qualifies as breaking a rule. But no one... Continue Reading →
Advent Calendar Reveal (Jan 2026 POM)
While 2026 looks like it’s going to be as crazy as 2025, I have at least one good thing to say about January: I finished my project of the month! This is especially surprising as the Advent calendar I started in 2020 was a long way from done. Every December, my nephew and I open... Continue Reading →
My First Bed-Sized QAYG Project Revealed
This week, I finished Horsing Around, a quilt I started in 2011 to use the my collection of horse-themed fabrics. After my colossal struggle quilting the king-sized Forest Floor, I decided to “quilt as you go”, and machine quilt smaller sections before assembling the final quilt, even though Horsing Around is only twin-sized. While this... Continue Reading →
