Easy, modern quilt patterns to build your quilting confidence.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Blogs to Watch, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
With this long weekend and my lovely, sunny Santa Barbara under a cloud of rain (we’re finally experiencing alittle winter weather), I’ve managed to squeeze in some quality sewing time. First, let me define what I mean by “quality sewing time”: 1. Fel that I made progress in a limited amount of time 2. Felt [...]
Tags: All Washed up Patterns, block patterns, contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, Michael Miller Fabrics, Quilting for Beginners
What’s happening today in the Quilting Blog World…
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blogs to Watch, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun
Today I’m surprised that several of my favorite bloggers have really slowed down since the beginning of the year. I’m hopeful, however, that as January winds down and Valentines Day rolls around, everyone will find the blogging groove again… But never fear, I’ve already got a few new blogs lined up (in my head) for [...]
Tags: block patterns, easy quilt patterns, fabric stores, Moda Bake Shop, quilt blogs, Quilting for Beginners, sewing blogs
Finals words on my the Kaffe Fassett Workshop
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
I have to admit that I was intimidated going to a workshop led by one of the masters of color and design. Being a quilting newbie, I had no idea what I was in for, or if I’d get inspired or overwhelmed. The outcome proved to be both inspiring and overwhelming – as you can [...]
Tags: contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, fabric stash, fabric stores, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, workshops
Quick and easy fat quarter quilt project.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
I just saw this great fat quarter quilt on AllPeopleQuilt.com and wanted to share. The fabrics and design are by Amy Butler, which makes any project look like heaven! Gotta go sew… with Kaffe Fassett (yes – today is finally my Hot Diamond Workshop!)
Tags: contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, fat quarter quilts, Quilting for Beginners
New cutting toys (I mean tools) to check out.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Sewing Fun, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
I love all the gadgets, tools and toys that come along with quilting and sewing. And recently I’ve needed a few new tools that are pretty cool, so I thought I’d share my finds with you! Being a beginner quilter, I’m terrified of triangles. So when this crazy Hot Diamond quilt workshop gave directions for [...]
Tags: circle cutting, fabric circles, fabric stash, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, quilt designs, quilt reference, quilting workshops, Sandi Henderson fabrics, Super60 triangle
I’m off to see Kaffe Fassett – Lessons in color and prints.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
I’ve been busy this weekend cutting hundreds of triangles for my Hot Diamond Quilt Workshop. But tonight is his lecture and slideshow on color and who knows what. Plus there’s a trunk show so I’m really hoping that they’ll be offering some new fabrics. I’m realizing that I really enjoy the cutting and measuring process. [...]
Tags: fabric stash, fabric stores, quilting fabric, Quilting for Beginners
