Kevin MacLeod made a great video showing how to make origami folded fabric ornaments. Thanks to his video I've been having a blast making Christmas ornaments! Take a look and then come right back for my tips below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VwvNU1pGd-Y Ami's Tips 1. Pre-wash your fabric. I know, I can hear the moaning already. If you … Continue reading Origami Folded Fabric Ornaments
Old Dog #1
Here's the first quilt created in the "Old Dogs, New Tricks" series. Pretty basic stuff. I'm just getting my feet wet. I added a blue border and bound it with a 1/4" binding. It measures about 14" square. New Tricks 1. Believe it or not, I don't ever recall making a bias binding using striped … Continue reading Old Dog #1
Old Dogs, New Tricks
I'm developing a new workshop called Beautiful Basic Binding for Beginners. I know; that's a lot of B's. Apparently I'm into alliteration. In preparation for my "guinea pig" class this spring I needed samples. I had originally thought of putting some really nice bindings on pre-quilted muslin squares (ick) but I just couldn't bear to … Continue reading Old Dogs, New Tricks
In Search of the Perfect Bib
My granddaughter spits up a lot and might be starting to teethe. She goes through a lot of bibs. Most bibs are too small, too thin, and the plastic backing rips and tears after multiple trips through the washing machine and dryer. Fastening a bib at the nape of the neck requires a third hand. … Continue reading In Search of the Perfect Bib
Scooter Did A Bad Thing
It's me, Scooter. I did a bad thing. I wanted to go out last night, you know, to be OUTSIDE. There are things outside that I like. One of them was furry and soft with a long tail. Mom couldn't see it, but she didn't know where to look either. I was barking at it … Continue reading Scooter Did A Bad Thing
Baby Watch
Grandmotherhood awaits! As a quilter, I think it's appropriate that I'm "on pins and needles," don't you? At this moment, we are Due Date Minus THREE Days. We're having a baby! No idea if it's a boy or a girl, we're just praying for healthy with the full complement of fingers and toes. Sweet anticipation. … Continue reading Baby Watch
Quilt Labels: Make It Personal
The tradition continues, but this time with a twist. I've shared that I make quilts for nieces and nephews. Now we're on the second generation, quilt #2. This is Lee's Quilt and I added something a little different. I "signed it" with a QR code. A what?! A QR code, or Quick Response code, is … Continue reading Quilt Labels: Make It Personal
Back to the Beginning
My quilting career began almost 40 years ago in an Amish home in northern Indiana. I thought the women gathered around the quilting frame in the living room were sewing on a trampoline. I was clueless. They asked me if I wanted to quilt too. Of course I said yes. I wanted them to like … Continue reading Back to the Beginning
I’m Going to Be A GRANDMOTHER!
I've been sworn to secrecy until today, but now I get to spill the beans: I'm going to be a grandmother! Our daughter Jennie and her husband Craig are expecting their first child in October. That would be our first grandchild. Just call me Grandma. Let me first say that Babies R Us has seriously … Continue reading I’m Going to Be A GRANDMOTHER!
Scooter’s Close Call & The Turkey That Got Away
Hi! Scooter here. I know you've missed me and I have important news. So last week Mom and Dad went to see Maizie in Ann Arbor. She is my niece dog. (I am Uncle Scooter.) I had to stay home. Anyway, I'm not sure when or how I did this, but I flipped or scrunched, … Continue reading Scooter’s Close Call & The Turkey That Got Away
