I thought that I would document my hobbies - quilting, decorative painting, cross stitching - through a blog. Friday, March 16, 2018. She machine pieced the stars and hand quilted the quilt. I am making my version using Lollies fabric by Jen Kingwell for Moda. Lots of Y-seams, but they have been prett.

Virtual Design Studio of Joan Lucchese. I love color and pattern. I design quilt, hand embroidery and surface design patterns. I am inspired by the Modern Quilt Movement and the bright, vibrant colors of modern quilting fabric. Each of my quilt and hand-embroidery patterns include detailed instructions and has been extensively tested to ensure that your project can be completed successfully and will be an enjoyable experience. You can find my fabrics in my Etsy shop, or at Spoonflower.

A Journal of my quilting and other things I like. Sunday, August 30, 2015. Recently a family friend, Art, ask me if I would like to see a quilt that his Mother, Bessie Baldwin, had when she was a child about 1920. Her mother had made it for her. I immediately fell in love with these tiny pieces of fabric from over 90 years ago. I cut the blocks apart, gently washed and dried them and then cut around the blocks. I wanted to try and make them in the same colors as the original blocks and used the same colo.

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A blog for all people who love quilting and looking at quilts. Wednesday, March 28, 2018. ISLAND BATIK MARCH CHALLENGE PART 2. This quilt has been a learning experience for me. I did have to draw a new name for the last drawing. Mona Phelps of Versailles, Kentucky won the mini challenge prize.

Home - All the Quilt-iness you could want! The Fight - Me and Breast Cancer. Friday, November 10, 2017. Final Stop on the Tour! Today is the final day of the Blog Tour for THIS and THAT. Friday Nov 10 Kari Steiger thats-sew-kari.

Thursday, April 27, 2017. Sunday, October 9, 2016. Monday, July 11, 2016. Saturday, June 11, 2016. Saturday, February 20, 2016. Friday, February 12, 2016. Wednesday, November 18, 2015.

Hi, and welcome to my blog. Monday, April 4, 2011. WINNER of the Julie Herman pattern giveaway. I just could not wait until morning to draw the winner. I will contact you to get your mailing address so we can send you the pattern! Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

Thursday, November 24, 2011. Happy, Happy Thanksgiving! Links to this post. Sunday, July 24, 2011. I love the rich tones, and fall quilts are my favorite. Did you notice how Donna arranged the background fabrics? This adds another spark to the quilt.