Author Archives: Quilting is in my Blood

Quilty Inspiration

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

Earlier this week, I saw an Instagram post by @mgjbtx_quilts that absolutely resonated with me. The post’s bold graphic stated, “Here’s to Those Who Inspire Us and Don’t Even Know It.” I plan to post on Instagram and will tag … Continue reading →

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June ‘19 OMG

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

My June 2019 One Monthly Goal is to make 50 blocks that I will use in a modified version of Melody Miller’s Cotton + Steel Picnic Quilt. I’ve wanted to make a quilt using triangles that are not half-square triangles … Continue reading →

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May ‘19 OMG Finish

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

My May ‘ 19 One Monthly Goal was to complete the block units for Months 2, 3, and 4 of the Stargazer Block of Month hosted by Rebecca of Bryan House Quilts (see my May ‘19 OMG post for information about … Continue reading →

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Camping Quilt Finished and Taken Camping

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

I am so thrilled to have finished and gifted my Camping Quilt to my brother and sister-in-law. We just took it on its inaugural camping trip to Ft Bragg, California. This quilt measures 60” x 68”. The 6 1/2” square paper-pieced economy … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Autumn Chain Quilt Finished!

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

I finished my Rainbow Autumn Chain quilt top in May ‘18, sent it out for quilting in Feb ‘19, and finally got it bound the very end of April ‘19. The 48” x 48” quilt is made up of 16 blocks—12 … Continue reading →

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Hands2Help 2019 Check-In #2

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

I have completed the 50” x 70” quilt top that I will be sending off to Victoria Quilts Canada  as part of the Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2019 hosted by Sarah@Confessions of a Fabric Addict. Please see my Hands2Help 2019 … Continue reading →

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May ‘19 OMG

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

My May ‘19 One Monthly Goal is to make the Month 2, Month 3, and Month 4 blocks for the Stargazer Block of the Month (BOM) that was created and is being hosted by Rebecca of Bryan House Quilts. Be sure … Continue reading →

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Dog Adoption Celebration Quilt

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

My friend, Laura, adopted a very special dog last month. She named him Ishwa which means Spiritual Teacher. I absolutely believe that we can learn much from our animals, and they often seem to understand us in ways that the … Continue reading →

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Travel Trailers Pillow Covers Finished

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

My April ‘19 One Monthly Goal was to make two Travel Trailer pillow covers in similar color schemes—one that will be given to my brother and sister-in-law along with their Camping Quilt (look for a post soon on the finished camping quilt), … Continue reading →

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Hands2Help 2019 Check-in #1

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Quilting is in my Blood

After finishing up my Mercyful (Antique Tiles) Quilt in March, I have started working on another project that will benefit another Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2019 charity, Victoria’s Quilts Canada. I have adapted the Charm Box Mini Quilt Pattern by Fat Quarter … Continue reading →

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