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Feathers Quilt Pattern – Blog Hop

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

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

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