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Piecing a Scrappy Back for the Hope’s Path Quilt Sometimes quilting projects don’t go as planned—like when I completely forgot to order backing for the Hope’s Path Quilt. This is a quilt that is so is special to me. I share the rights with Quilts for a Cause. An organization that raises money to combat cancer by selling quilts. I was working under a tight, self imposed deadline. While it might sound stressful, it turned into an unexpected creative opportunity! Why? Well, I decided to piece together a Snazzy Stripy Quilt Back made solely from my stash which is the perfect solution. Stripes are one of my favorite design elements—they add a touch of fun to a quilt, and I love incorporating them into my quilting projects, especially in the binding. When you find that perfect fabric that you just have to have but don’t have a project or purpose for it.. What size of fabric do you get? I love a half yard cut, a yard cut or a two yard cut. If I get a two yard cut I have a bag project in mind. However if I
I’m back for another Block Mania Tuesday! It’s been such a joy designing and creating all these unique blocks for this year’s Block Mania. November’s theme challenged us to make something you’d find in a market or shop, so I chose to design the Lucky Clover Quilt Block. It features a Purple Shamrock preserved in a cloche. Why a Plant Themed Quilt Block? Lately, I’ve fully embraced my inner plant mama! Taking care of my plants has become my favorite way to unwind from life’s stresses, especially since quilting—my beloved hobby—has turned into something I hope to make a career. So now, my indoor plants are my go-to stress relief. I may have gone a bit overboard, with about 60 Hoyas spread around my home! Thankfully, my husband loves it; he sees my plants as part of our décor. Watching them grow has been incredibly rewarding, and if you’re patient, you might even be lucky enough to catch them in bloom! I have so much fun going to farmers markets, plant swaps that include a plant themed market and all plant shops. I am amazed that each and every time
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