Thank you guys for visiting me! It’s almost like an anniversary… Alison and I became acquaintances… and then friends…and now I am her assistant!! … It’s been barely a year since we have gotten to know each other and I can’t believe how quickly our friendship and working relationship developed… One day she was hearting… Continue Reading
Retro TV Block Pattern
Introducing my new (Well new to my blog) Retro TV Paper Pieced Block Pattern. This pattern will finish up at 12.5 x 12×5. It is a fantastic way to feature an awesome fussy cut fabric…. Seriously… this was the first time cutting my echino… come on… I know I am not the only one who… Continue Reading
Fill in the blanks with me…
My response to Luvinthemommyhood fill in the blank survey. I would love to see your reply’s as well 🙂 * i’m longing to make “a weekender bag” right now. * i want to try “Free Motion Quilting” . * i wish i could sew with “Bloomsbury Garden” fabric. * i dream of making “A rainbow… Continue Reading
Basketweave Linky party
I am so excited to see so many Basketweave Stars on Flickr, I thought it would be awesome for set up a linky party so you can show your work! The original tutorial is found here: http://www.add-crafter.com/2012/04/basketweave-braid-star-block/ feel free to post as many blocks as you want 🙂 Continue Reading
Fat Quarter Idol on Sew Mama Sew
Have you guys seen the contest on Sew Mama Sew’s Blog… Fat Quarter Idol!!! If you haven’t check it out… http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/04/are-you-the-next-fat-quarter-idol/#comment-622823 The theme is Sweet Child of Mine… for some reason coral gingham popped in my head… and then I decided to go for a vintage floral look… I can’t wait to see everyone’s interpretation… Continue Reading
Basketweave Braid Star Block
So this month in my Flickr- Neutral or Not bee – I had the honor to make a block for Christina of The Parfait Cafe . Christina wanted a star block and sent over grey and a variation of purple solids… OMG I totally need to make an all solid quilt now… Christina is Super… Continue Reading
Bee Blocks for January
3×6 Sampler Bee – Hive 7 – Quarter 4 For my 3×6 Block I decided to to go with a chevron style block. I decided to use this tutorial Half Square Triangles to create my half square triangles and I definitely had a harder time piecing this together… I think I am going to stick… Continue Reading
Kina Grannis – Stop Motion – 288,000 Jelly Beans
This is one of the most incredible displays of stop motion I have ever seen. This took 2 years, 30 workers, 2,640 frames and 288,000 jelly beans. Amazing. Continue Reading
Made by You Monday- Shabby Chic bobby pins
Over the weekend I was inspired to make some shabby chic vintage bobby pins. I love the way they came out! I embellished them with vintage metal or glass buttons… I also tried a rhinestone button. I absolutely LOVE them. I am in the process of listing them in my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/liliannablue Continue Reading
Sugar Skull Face Painting – Tutorial
In honor of the Dia de los Muertos, celebrated November 1-2, 2011, I decided to share a quick tutorial on how to do a simple one on a child. 1. Start off with the base color by painting the child’s face all white. Be sure to let the paint dry before moving to the next… Continue Reading