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Gemology: Social Media Hop, Part 1
This week, I am hosting a social media hop for Patchwork Lab: Gemology. With a little help from my friends, we're showing you the possibilities of the patterns from the book and extending them in our own creative ways!First up, the nine gemstone shapes. These...
Explorations in Quilted Garments
This past summer I had the opportunity to take part in a summer Hoyt House artist residency at Kings Landing in Prince William, New Brunswick. We got to inhabit a delightfully blue house during our studio days, to create work and enjoy the surroundings at this living...
Patchwork Lab: Gemology is here!
It feels a little unreal but it's here...! Patchwork Lab: Gemology is now available to quilters everywhere. You can get a signed copy here, with a bonus "Quick Guide to Foundation Paper Piecing" insert you can't get anywhere else. "Andrea Tsang Jackson guides readers...
Quilt Back Party on Instagram: Sept. 18-22
We kick off #partyinthequiltback today! From September 18-22, post photos of your favourite quilt backs using the hashtag #partyinthequiltback and win daily prizes from our awesome event sponsors. Wondering what to post? Quilt backs or portions of quilt...
Tutorial: Cutting Fabric Diamonds
This week’s quilt block of the 2019 Summer Sampler is "Altitude" and features a mountainous landscape with the most beautiful sky you can imagine behind it. I designed this block to help you cut and assemble 45 degree diamonds. The result is a dynamic block that would...
Tutorial: Wrapping Your Embroidery Hoop
An easy way to spruce up your embroidery hoop for display is to wrap it. It brings the final product up a level for a finished look without using too much fabric or effort. When you've worked hard on a piece such as Canned Pineapples, it's nice to give it a little...