I spent my Sunday working on four new pillows for my Etsy shop. Another Amy Butler Midwest Modern pillow: A string quilt made from Fig & Plum fabric (These were leftover from my mom’s quilt.): A Wonderland pillow made from charms leftover from my stacked coins quilt: A four-color string quilt pillow: My pillow form […]
This project combined three of my favorite things: makeup, quilting, and Good Folks by Anna Maria Horner. I’ve had a brush roll on my list for a long time now and I was inspired by a new book I bought (Sew What! Bags by Lexie Barnes) to make one for my trip last weekend. […]
The sun came out yesterday so I was finally able to get outside and take some pictures. The fabrics used are Bleeker Street by Michelle D’Amore and Chocolate Lollipop from Anna Maria Horner. I used a robin’s egg blue binding. I used scraps from the front to piece the back. Dimensions: 36″ x […]
It was a pretty productive weekend in the Sophia Aster sweatshop. I think it was because the 100+ degree weather kept me inside (and sweaty – My husband has been on my case to change the light bulbs in my sewing room to CFLs because the traditional bulbs use too much energy and make the room […]
[for part 1 of this tutorial, click here] Finishing the Pillow I finished up the quilting and spent 5 minutes trimming my loose thread ends. I left some loose threads on the back because it will be inside the pillow, which is a little bit unfortunate because I love how the back looks. This would really be a […]
Finishing this quilt was a really nice feeling. I absolutely love how it turned out. The colors are just so happy! Front: Back: Dimensions: 60? x 60? Fabrics: Wonderland by Momo, Bella Solids from Moda Started: June 2009 Completed: July 2009 While I was taking these pictures, my neighbor’s new puppy came over […]
I started a new pillow for my living room. I ordered some extra Arcadia fabric so I will be able to make a quilt and some other items. This collection is the absolute perfect style and color scheme for our living room. Making the Pillow First, I made my cathedral window blocks. Then I sewed […]