Today I wanted to share with you some quick tips for quilting with 12 wt thread. My thread is from Aurifil and the 12 wt is a THICK thread. It’s almost a floss honestly. And it can be a little scary to think about using it for quilting when you compare that to what I […]
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Oh my goodness!Well that was a whirlwind of a week! I’ve just gotten home from my very first Quilt Market (an international market event for businesses in the fabric and quilting industry). I always dreamed that some day I would have a reason to go (it’s not open to the public) and I finally got
So you all know that I posted recently about the Accuquilt block design program. I entered on a wing and a prayer with just the thought that it would be really delightful to win those prizes but most especially that it would be wonderful to get that prize money for my charity. They could definitely
Stealing Work…and why it sucks *update…it gets worse* Read More »
I’m working on one of those special quilts that I can only show you snippets of right now and found myself thinking of you all as pulled out my washi tape for some help cutting. Washi tape? Why yes…I use it all the time because it’s adorable and makes me happy and you can put
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Hey all! I’ve been thinking about starting a little something here on the blog called “Tips and Tricks”. I’m so often sewing and quilting and think of a step I’m doing that I want to share with you all. I know that some of you are smarty pants out there and will know everything I
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First off I wanted to thank all of you who left comments on my last post about achieving success. It took me quite a while to respond to everyone because there were so many really thoughtful replies you all had. It feels more like we are all in there together, just not all in the
Playful Little Paper Pieced Projects Read More »
I’ve been ruminating over this topic for some time now, this idea of success. Who has it? Who wants it? Who thinks they have it? Who do others think have it? Do I want it? Do I have it? What is IT? The world has a lot of opinions on success. A lot of them
The Search for Success Read More »
It’s not too far into January yet, so I think a recap for the past year is still allowed right? I always find it amazing and helpful to myself to set a visual reminder for what I’ve accomplished over the course of a year. Quilting and Sewing is not always a quick venture…certainly not for
I’m so tickled and nervous to tell you that today you can hear me on the radio chatting with the delightful Pat Sloan! You can tune in and hear me at 4PM EST today on the Podcast by clicking on the links above. You can listen on your computer, subscribe by itunes (search American Patchwork
It’s reflection time for Angela. This is one of those posts that I always debate whether I should really write. Should I voice my thoughts and insecurities and give them a permanent place to be seen? But it’s been going over and over in my head, so writing it I am. I feel at a
