#mycreative2016

The color blue, darling little whales and the ocean! Just a few of my favorite things about this quilt and picture! Love it!! #quiltsofinstagram #Repost @saphre1964 ・・・ Day 11. A make to gift. My aunt passed away on Easter. I traveled to the northeast to attend her funeral then went with her sons and brother to stay on Nantucket. My Aunt used to work at the "Wee Whalers" preschool. So I adapted the #elizabethhartman #preppythewhalequilt to be a bit wee for extending her hospitality during her stay. #mycreative2016 hosted by @colorgirlquilts #quilting#quiltsinthewild

Today's question was around what have you learned that's new outside of quilting...for me, 2016 was a chance to learn metal stamping. It's such a fun technique, and I truly appreciate how different it is for sewing! In sewing, a mistake is easily fixed with a seam ripper. With metal stamp, a mistake means throwing away the piece. I've most enjoyed combining my love of sewing with the metal stamp; shown are two bracelets from the shop (part of a custom order!) for quilters and sewists. Aren't those little sewing machine charms adorable?!? #mycreative2016 #jewelrymaking #quiltergift #giftformom

My color of the year for 2016 seems to be these soft ocean tones (in large part to @gnomeangel and the #fqs1930farmerswife QAL!). These fussy cut 6" blocks have dominated the design wall and table this year, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The fabric collection by @rileyblakedesigns @cinderberries challenged me to find unique cuts and rotations for each block, ensuring each block has its own feel while still coordinating with the rest. Here's to finishing up the year with these soft colors! #mycreative2016 hosted by @colorgirlquilts. #quiltblocks #mermaids #undertheseaformequilt