This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. I cannot believe how quickly this quilt along has passed. Today is the final post and I’m a bit sad about it. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you,...

This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. We are making lusciousness today! Patchwork lusciousness! I must tell you that while learning to make the half rectangle triangles I spent the better part of two weeks cursing...
I am Enough Quilt Along – Pattern 8 – Quarter New York Beauties
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. It’s time to take on the Quarter New York Beauties. I was both excited and nervous making these blocks this round. Excited because this block is to die...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Hey sweet friends! After all that handwork from the last pattern release I thought we’d do something a bit more simpler this round. Today, it’s time for pattern...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. I know that many of you might be dreading this part of the pattern. It’s more handwork. Don’t scream! Feel free to use your machine if you’d rather. I,...
I am Enough Quilt Along – Pattern #5 – Trip Around the World Blocks
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. We are halfway through! How is that possible? Today we are tackling the Trip Around The World blocks and at first glance these look simple and truthfully they...
I am Enough Quilt Along – Pattern 4: Hourglass Blocks
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. My how time flies! We are about to begin pattern 4 of the I am Enough Quilt: The Hourglass blocks. This is such a traditional quilt block...
I am Enough Quilt Along – Pattern: 3 – The Embroidery Blocks
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. I hope you are ready! We are at pattern 3 and in my mind this is the main event. There are three blocks to do this round and...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Last week, we made YOUR Color Wheel and today we are following that up with the French Braid. I LOVE this pattern. I could see...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Picture me jumping up and down and clapping. That’s how excited I am to FINALLY begin on this quilt. It’s been on my mind since last May and...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Hey sweet friends! Today I’m excited to talk to you more about the I am Enough quilt along. If you are already...
Getting to Know Havel’s Sewing
Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Today was scheduled to be about scissors from Havel’s Sewing, but I’m changing things up a bit and making this post more about getting to know Havel’s...
Monday is all about Fabric – #69 – Botany
I might just die of fabric love. Like seriously. There's not a print in this collection I don't like, nor a color I'm not smitten with. This is the bundle of fabrics I've chosen to put in my "I am Enough" quilt. You are looking at Botany by Kelly Ventura from Windham Fabrics. What are we looking at Side note: Windham Fabrics very graciously sent me this bundle of fabrics for the quilt along. I plan on using them along with fabrics from my scrap bins and stash to make my "I am Enough"...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Hello!! I am over the moon excited to announce a new FREE quilt along that I’m partnering with Havel’s Sewing to bring to you. Custom Quilt Labels ...

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