I love the effect of a Bargello quilt. The technique involves sewing strips together, then cutting vertically and re-sewing together, only offset into a pattern. I’ve seen beautiful quilts with bright orange, looking like a flame, and others that have a lovely ripple effect. The…
The Art of Quilting Magazine publishes one square per issue, complete with fabric. I challenged myself to sew each square as described, plus two versions with my own fabric. This works well to help me with my basic sewing skills, plus understanding how colors work…
4 large portabello mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons pesto sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup cooked sausage pieces, or your favorite pizza topping Preheat the oven to 375. Clean the portabello mushrooms with a damp cloth and cut the stems. Place the…
Happy New Year! Since that last post I’ve made many many minion hats. Big ones, little ones as ornaments, and even one for a friend’s baby. Minion magic. New Year’s resolution: Keep this blog up to date by posting every few weeks. I want to…