This week we will embellish the cornucopia Wool Stitch Along piece using floss and beads. You can add whatever you like, embellish as much or as little as suits your fancy. I use DMC floss for the leaf accents, cornucopia details and pumpkin lines. I mentioned last time that I like Aurifil's wool thread for …
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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along Part 3
Are you having fun with the quilt along? Today we'll assemble the center section. Begin by pulling these pieces from the cutting instructions. You'll need Autumn Theme Scraps - nine 2-1/2-inch squares, four 4-inch squares Background - four 3-1/2-inch squares, four 4-inch squaresAccent Color 3-1/2-Inch Strips - cut two 12-1/2-inches long, and two 18-1/2-inches long. …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Week 3
Are you caught up and ready for the next row? This week for #AutumnJubilee2020 we do some leaves. Note that the leaves are not the same size as either of the other rows. I have deliberately made some variations in size for added interest in the rows. The leaves row has five blocks with two …
Autumn Jubilee 2020 Begins!!
Wow, it is the fifth year for Autumn Jubilee, and this is going to be the best yet! I never thought when I did this for the first time in 2016 that it would grow the way it has. But, I should have known that I am not the only one that loves Autumn! Cooler …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Block A
The part of Autumn Jubilee you've been waiting for is here! The Quilt Along starts today! Get those sewing machines ready, as we also have two more sewing projects to come as well. This year for the quilt along, I have a fun idea that really works nicely as a table runner. It is quick, …
Teacups Quilt Along – Block 12
Our block for the July installment of the Teacups Quilt Along takes us back to applique one more time. We have cups, and a kettle for the water, teapots to steep and hold the hot tea. What are we missing? Well, tea bags of course!! This month, we will applique two teabags on an 8-1/2-inch …
Quilt Repair by Hand
If you found this page on a search, and have a quilt needing repair, see my page Well Loved Quilt Repair before emailing me. Recently I was contacted by a lady who needed a repair of her treasured vintage quilt. This quilt was unusual in that most of it was in great shape, without any …
Blog Remix – Road Trip Pillow
Today I am pleased to be a part of The Fat Quarter Shop's Blog Remix event. This pattern for a Road Trip Pillow Bag was originally posted on Jolly Jabber in May of last year. It is sized on their pattern for a child's pillow, and shown with a bedtime story book in the …
Quilting a Foundation Pieced Quilt
This beautiful quilt top was brought to me for quilting and presented a number of quilting challenges. The top maker was a local quilter and she wanted it to go to the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project. She did a wonderful job with the piecing in pretty pinks and greens. Since I have run out of …
Sampler Quilt of Valor
With another QOV presentation coming up in July, I thought it would be a good time to pull out some orphan blocks that were sent to me. I know some of these came from dear reader friend Melanie T. I think some also came from another reader, but I cannot remember who - Phyllis D, …
From My Carolina Home 