Feb 5, 2021 | Quilts
I recently completed this quilt made from jeans. My client was inspired to make something similar to a denim quilt her partner had years ago. All she had was a photo. We settled on a throw size and I calculated that if I used 8.1″ cut blocks, I would need about... 
Jan 30, 2021 | Quilts
Baby clothes quilts are very popular. Many moms want to preserve those baby years by turning old clothes into quilts. Sometimes it’s a gift for the child. Other times, it’s a gift for the family. Almost every time, it’s a gift for the mom! Many moms... 
Oct 12, 2020 | Quilts
My client asked for a t shirt quilt that could be used at the beach. Since I use a lot of minky and fleece for backings, I had to consider the options. I thought about sweatshirt fleece. I typically use the smooth side out when using this fabric, so it could work at... 
Jun 30, 2020 | Quilts
I had the opportunity to create my first Kentucky Derby Quilt! It began with 20 t shirts. My client and I sent at least 40 emails back and forth and had several phone calls to hone in on the design. She originally wanted a piano key border like the ones I’ve... 
May 23, 2020 | Quilts
I had the opportunity to work on a donation quilt for a fundraiser for Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary. The former headmaster (1998 – 2014) had quite a collection of t shirts. In particular, he was there when Le Bron James was a student! He had a lot of... 
Mar 27, 2020 | Quilts
I recently had the opportunity to create my first rag quilt. The closest I had come to making one is this rag quilt made out of polar fleece. Prior to snipping Rag quilts are created by creating blocks of multiple layers. They are pretty forgiving, so a fun project to... 