I have this cute lap quilt hanging on my quilt rack near my sewing machine table and it makes me smile every time I see it. I made it a years ago with a simple modified Irish chain pattern. The size and pattern were dictated by the amount of feature fabric I purchased. The featured fabric is Alexander Henry “Sew Now Sew Wow.” It’s from 2008, but you can still purchase pieces online in various colorways. I don’t usually go for such large and wild prints, but this spoke to my love of sewing. And to make it…
I have been sewing since my 7th grade home economics class, and I’ve always tried to have my stitching be “perfect” with straight lines and even stitches. So as I made more quilted projects over the years, I would only add lines that I could make with my regular presser foot and selected stitch length. My pieces seemed to lack the personal touch I saw in quilts lovingly stitched with free motion. Recently I’ve been making items to sell in our church holiday bazaar and to give as gifts for friends and teachers. Most of the time they…