Amy's Creative Side

Girls In The Garden Blog Hop

Amy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:00:05 +0000

Hi there! I’ve been teasing you all week with my applique project, and it is finished and ready to share! Pat invited five of us to put our own spin on one of her new Girls in the Garden patterns for Bigfork Bay Cotton Company. I had so much fun selecting a pattern and then all the [...]

Bag Envy

Amy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:30:47 +0000

Every other season I find myself in “need” of a new bag – my family thinks I have plenty, but it never stops me! I love sewing up a new bag for myself, and I’ve been trolling for inspiration. I’m hoping to draft a pattern soon – I’m looking forward to spring, and a new [...]

Best of Intentions

Amy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:09 +0000

I really did have the best of intentions, to blog and get some sewing done yesterday! The day just got away from me! I have had a spurt of great quilt design ideas and spent the day in EQ7 drawing blocks and auditioning fabrics. I’m not sure when I’ll get to make them with fabric, [...]

Weekend Sewing

Amy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:30 +0000

Hey! It’s been a relaxed weekend here, and with the kids out of school today, we are enjoying an extra family day! First up today is a birthday party for one of Sophia’s favorite classmates, I made this sweet pouch, and we filled it with hair barrettes and bands. Fabrics are from AdornIt, and perfect [...]

Featuring Emma — A Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Quilter!

Amy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:04 +0000

I’m so glad to see this Friday! How’s your week been? I met today’s featured quilter Emma, when I was assigned as her partner for a Doll Quilt Swap. Emma has beautiful quilts, and blogs at Sampaguita Quilts – I hope you enjoy getting to know Emma better! 1. When did you begin quilting? My [...]

Happenings –

Amy — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:48 +0000

I’ve been storing up some fun news that I need to share with all of you! Even though I’m not involved in the nitty gritty details of the Sewing Summit, I’m excited to be included in the teaching staff! I was planning to be there already (of course!), and being able to teach new, or [...]

Challenge Winner!

Amy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:27:51 +0000

Hi there! I hope you all had a nice V-Day with those around you! I was impressed with all the goals met last week – I’m finally starting to feel more like myself and hope to get some sewing done soon. The Power Pop winner is #12 Beth, who finished an adorable baby quilt! I [...]

One Thing, One Week Challenge :: Link up 10

Amy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:15 +0000

Time to show off your finished goal! I’m looking forward to seeing all that you accomplished. Today we link up and show off what we got done. If you haven’t already, go post about it on your blog (or flickr) and come back to link up with your permalink here – (please only add your [...]

Featuring Staci :: A Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Quilter!

Amy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:18 +0000

Today’s feature is a fun one! Staci’s quilts are bright and fun, she blogs at the confused quilter, and seems to be working on something new! I hope you enjoy getting to know Staci better - 1. When did you begin quilting? I’ve been sewing since I was tiny. I could hold a needle and [...]

Tips for Perfect Corners :: Binding Basics

Amy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:45 +0000

Hi there! I can’t seem to keep up with this week! Last weekend my parents and sister were visiting, and my mom and I talked a lot about bindings. I thought I would share a few of my tips for a seamless, and square finish to your quilts with a hand-stitched binding. If you need [...]