milkandhoneydesigns: July 2015

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Creative Eye Thursday-Learn to Quilt as You Go by Gudrun Erla

I had heard of quilt as you go, using a serger, but I hadn't seen it done this way. This book goes into great detail on how to make quilts...as you go. I love how she showed how to make the illusions of curved piecing.

There have been many times that we, as quilters, and homemakers, friends, and sisters, have wanted to make a quilt in a hurry, to show the deep love, concern, and caring we have for someone. I know there are times I have mourned a little because I didn't have the time to make something special for a loved one.

Now, with this method, I could whip something up, quite honestly, in a day. I love that. I love that the hardest part for me, the quilting, is done at the same time as my favorite part, the piecing. You should definitely pick up this book, enjoy it, and then be able to quilt quickly when you have a need. Check out Martingale to buy the book.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Creative Eye Thursday- Handmade Christmas Cheer by Pat Wys

Christmas In July!

Now is the perfect time to start those Christmas projects you want to give to loved ones, or the ones you want to display in your home. Strange as it seems to have christmas projects following you on family vacations, and sitting on your lap as you watch "So You Think You Can Dance." it is actually the perfect thing to do in the summer. Now is the time to sit back, relax a little, and take some time to make something perfect, for those we love so much. It's also the perfect time to perfect a skill you need to improve.

In comes the book Handmade Christmas Cheer.... You will love all the fun projects she has for you. Big ones, small ones, projects for beloved family members, and little gifts for coworkers and neighbors. She makes simple projects, into amazing gifts by spending a little extra time on the hand stitching. There are ample instructions on how to do each stitch, and how to make a project you will love.