Down Cellar (Quilt) Happenings
Have I mentioned that my friend, Ashley & I just pulled off an outdoor pop-up restaurant gig yesterday evening? For 20 people? In Ashley’s beautiful backyard in York, Maine? And with such wonderful… Continue reading
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Quilting to the Sound of Brits
Once I’ve reached the hand-quilting stage of my quilts, I have a few favorite routines that help settle me into a quilting groove. I tend to keep the quilt I’m working on right… Continue reading
5 Quilting Lessons from Madre
Important things Mom’s taught me about quilting: Pick & quilt with the fabrics you absolutely love… You can always soften your busy fabrics with plain fabric. Let your heart be your guide! The… Continue reading
Pink Critters Crib Quilt
Pink critters abound for Baby Cece! This summer, I made a pink & yellow (& grey & purple & hedgehog) quilt for my friend’s baby girl, Cecelia. Every time I see Cece, she… Continue reading
Owls, Squared
In 2007, I graduated from UNH with a BA in English, minor in Vocal Performance. Forgoing a Master’s degree in Shakespearean studies at UMASS-Amherst (*phew!*), I decided to move from New Hampshire to… Continue reading
Block Party
I finished another quilt! Will post pictures soon after I’ve gifted it. Until then, take a gander at these different blocks I was messing with last year:
Easy Baby Dress
I made two baby dresses for my friend’s three-month old, Cece. Each one only took me two hours to create! Baby Bunny: Gift Fox Woods:
Generations of Quilters
My grandmother, Patricia Ellen Foley McGrath (“Grammy”) was incredible at all hand-crafts. She could knit, sew, quilt, crochet… you name it, she could do it. A great cook and baker, too. She grew… Continue reading
Quilted Duvet Cover
It all started with one star quilt block… And then it exploded into a queen-size, quilted duvet cover. Framed Gift Fox on my bedroom wall, courtesy of painter & artist extraordinaire: Erin Murray.… Continue reading
Quilt Party
Even quilts need some fun in the sun.