Category Archives: Quilting

Breaking Bad Wall Hanging Finished!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m so happy to have finished the Breaking Bad Walling Hanging done for my great-nephew, John. I had planned to quilt a grid on it but decided to just quilt vertical lines for a more minimalist look and to not … Continue reading →

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OMG May 2016 Goal

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’ve reduced my sewing and cutting significantly since developing right shoulder pain, but I am planning to finish the Breaking Bad 24″ square wall hanging for my great-nephew, John, before flying to Michigan Memorial Day weekend. I’ll be visiting my … Continue reading →

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Supporting the May is for Makers Campaign

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Lindsey Rhodes of LR Stitched has started a campaign to encourage people who have benefited from all the free online quilting and sewing tutorials to buy five patterns from indie pattern makers in the month of May 2016. Take some time to … Continue reading →

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April 2016 Blocks

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Things have changed dramatically for me in the past few weeks. I’ve been diagnosed with at least bursitis in my right shoulder (and possibly have a torn rotator cuff). I tried to do the coffin-‘er-tube MRI last week but had … Continue reading →

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March Terra Australis and Bee Blocks

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m behind in blogging about progress on my  Terra Australis quilt and the bee blocks that I made in March. The block I like the best is the practice block I made for the Midnight Starfish block that I designed for the … Continue reading →

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2016 Second Quarter Finish-Along

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’ve decided to put the projects I listed in my First Quarter FAL on hold. I just don’t have enough time to get everything done, and I have re-prioritized what’s important for me to complete in 2016. I did actually finish two … Continue reading →

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OMG April 2016 Goal

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

For my April OMG goal, I’m keeping it simple and choosing one of my bee blocks because quite honestly, paper piecing pretty much terrifies me, and having some extra accountability and encouragement will help me not to procrastinate too long … Continue reading →

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March 2016 OMG Finish

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m happy to report that I completed my March OMG goal. I finished my Midnight Starfish Block and Post in the nick of time for the 2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop that ran from 3/28-3/30/16. If you’re not familiar … Continue reading →

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2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop–Midnight Starfish

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m excited to be participating in the 2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop. Paintbrush Studio generously supplied each participant with a fat quarter bundle from their new line of solids,  Painter’s Palette. Our hosts, Yvonne@Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl@Meadow Mist Designs, … Continue reading →

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OMG March 2016

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Last month I linked up to the February One Monthly Goal (OMG), and I even accomplished my goal of sewing four blocks for my Terra Australis Quilt but wasn’t able to write an OMG It’s Finished post for February. For March, my One … Continue reading →

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