handmade by mary emmens
Yes you read that right and it’s not even December yet! So at the beginning of November I set my goal for the month to piece a Christmas Swoon quilt top. Despite having a fairly stressful month with a child’s … Read More »
At the beginning of the month I set my goal to cut fabric for 9 retro flowers. I’m delighted to report that I got all the fabric cut and made progress on stitching too. Those curves aren’t easy but once I … Read More »
Way back in March of this year I took some prepared fabrics on a sewing weekend with a plan to make a Retro Flowers quilt using vintage sheets. I managed to stitch up a few pieces: My goal for the month … Read More »
My goal for September was some English Paper Piecing (EPP) and a Hexagon Handbag (pattern from 1, 2, 3 Quilt). I took it away on holiday and spent the evenings stitching. It took me 4 or 5 evenings to baste … Read More »
It’s September; my girls go back to school next week and my little boy starts school; part-time for a couple of weeks so my days will be a little bit disrupted but then full time by the end of the … Read More »
At the beginning of July I finally felt inspired to make a quilt for a new niece. I made a test block: While I was wanting a scrappy look, I decided that this was too scrappy and got a bit … Read More »
I’ve been starting and finishing a lot of things recently which has been very satisfying, all quick makes so it was a little tricky thinking up what could be my goal for August, especially bearing in mind that the children … Read More »
At the beginning of July I set out my goal for the month, to get this quilt top finished: Made from vintage sheets strips I must admit the thought of getting on with this was dragging me down. It took … Read More »
I’m cutting it fine this month entering my goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. I’ve had lots to do, but most have been small projects for teacher and birthday gifts which have been quick to start and finish so … Read More »
I set out my goal for this month to get this quilt top transformed into a finished quilt: Photo from Jo’s IG I did it! It was almost too hot for basting but I managed it and also came … Read More »