winter quilting

These quilts marked a renewal of quilting after an extended break. From September through January, I had left my machine to gather dust. My sewing room more like a ghost town, and despite trying to force myself to get back to it, I had zero drive or inspiration.

Once my husband deployed again, I needed to satiate my nervous energy, so I got back to quilting. And these quilts are the result, with almost all of them being completed within a two week period. In fact, some of these were old WIPs, that had long been abandoned. It felt pretty wonderful to complete them.

This was one I let sit for almost 2 years, as a pile of blocks waiting to be assembled. 

This color palette was bold and foreign to me, and that's probably exactly why I love it. 

The Nani Iro fabric is so soft, and between the backing and the wool batting, this one is extra fluffy and crinkly!!

Did I mention that I love this one? The black fabric in particular!

This quilt is like a snapshot of some of my MOST favorite fabrics and designers!!!  From the Liberty, to the Alexia, Heather Ross to the cotton + steel stars!!

When in doubt, big-patchwork it out, I always say! 

I don't actually say that, but I do love big patchwork.

The creamy colored binding on this one makes me happy.

catch up

Hey friends! It's been a while. I don't have a whole lot to share, so instead I will just share a recent quilt I made. I have a few more quilts I have completed, but this one I am sharing here is my favorite. Partially, due to it's color palette, partially because I love using traditional patterns with modern fabrics. It's that straddling of time-tested and fresh takes that I love so much.

My first ever 9 patch quilt, but certainly not my last.

My sweet quilt holder!