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Bluebell Blooms Into the BOW Collection – Block...
The gentle curves of the stems and petals make this block ideal for fussy cutting, creating a relaxing and enjoyable applique project. This design captures the soft movement and shape...
Bluebell Blooms Into the BOW Collection – Block...
The gentle curves of the stems and petals make this block ideal for fussy cutting, creating a relaxing and enjoyable applique project. This design captures the soft movement and shape...
From Photo to Fabric: Creating a Landscape Back...
I’ve started building the background for my art quilt. I’m not at the stitching stage just yet, but I’m getting closer and this is one of those stages I always...
From Photo to Fabric: Creating a Landscape Back...
I’ve started building the background for my art quilt. I’m not at the stitching stage just yet, but I’m getting closer and this is one of those stages I always...
April Crafty Update: Between Travel and Creativity
April was a month of gentle progress - some finishes, some planning, and some creative momentum building quietly in the background.
April Crafty Update: Between Travel and Creativity
April was a month of gentle progress - some finishes, some planning, and some creative momentum building quietly in the background.
Campanula Persicifolia – A Graceful Bellflower ...
Campanula Persicifolia is one of those flowers that doesn’t demand attention but is pretty in its own right and a lovely block to add to your collection of applique blocks
Campanula Persicifolia – A Graceful Bellflower ...
Campanula Persicifolia is one of those flowers that doesn’t demand attention but is pretty in its own right and a lovely block to add to your collection of applique blocks
From Photo to Fabric: Choosing the Perfect Quil...
After a bit of editing to improve the composition, I printed it out... and now I'd like to focus on one of the most important elements: the background and its...
From Photo to Fabric: Choosing the Perfect Quil...
After a bit of editing to improve the composition, I printed it out... and now I'd like to focus on one of the most important elements: the background and its...
From Photo to Fabric: Designing an Art Quilt
Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing how I transformed one of my photos into an art quilt. To begin, let’s take a closer look at the photo I’m using...
From Photo to Fabric: Designing an Art Quilt
Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing how I transformed one of my photos into an art quilt. To begin, let’s take a closer look at the photo I’m using...
March Crafting Update: Progress, Projects & Pla...
March has been a month full of creativity and steady progress! From quilting and knitting to embroidery, spinning, and more, it’s been wonderful to see each project grow a little...
March Crafting Update: Progress, Projects & Pla...
March has been a month full of creativity and steady progress! From quilting and knitting to embroidery, spinning, and more, it’s been wonderful to see each project grow a little...
Cherry Blossom Applique Block
This Cherry Blossom block captures that sense of softness and simplicity, bringing a touch of nature into your stitching.
Cherry Blossom Applique Block
This Cherry Blossom block captures that sense of softness and simplicity, bringing a touch of nature into your stitching.
A Handmade Journal Cover - Useful, Personal, an...
What I love most is that this cover has become more than just something practical. It’s a piece of my creative story - a piece of my craft history. Crafting...
A Handmade Journal Cover - Useful, Personal, an...
What I love most is that this cover has become more than just something practical. It’s a piece of my creative story - a piece of my craft history. Crafting...
Testing Inktense Paint Blocks on Fabric – What ...
I’m only at the beginning of exploring the possibilities of Inktense paints on fabric, but I can already see them becoming a regular part of my textile toolbox.
Testing Inktense Paint Blocks on Fabric – What ...
I’m only at the beginning of exploring the possibilities of Inktense paints on fabric, but I can already see them becoming a regular part of my textile toolbox.
A New BOW Flower Block: Snowrose
For this new BOW block, Snowrose, your fabric choice can completely change the mood of the block, and as the artists, we have a license to be creative regardless of...
A New BOW Flower Block: Snowrose
For this new BOW block, Snowrose, your fabric choice can completely change the mood of the block, and as the artists, we have a license to be creative regardless of...
Crafting Update – Steady Progress & Fresh Starts
I’m really enjoying this gentler approach for 2026, where I simply check in with each project and keep things moving. There’s definitely something deeply satisfying about seeing progress across multiple...
Crafting Update – Steady Progress & Fresh Starts
I’m really enjoying this gentler approach for 2026, where I simply check in with each project and keep things moving. There’s definitely something deeply satisfying about seeing progress across multiple...
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