Archive for the ‘Crafting Up a Storm’ Category

Let the Baby Crafting Begin!

There are so many great patterns and tutorials for baby items out there. Last week, I made a long list of things that I can make … then crossed a bunch off because it would just be easier or cheaper to buy them. :) Clothes still intimidate me and if it requires a special fabric [...]

The Backyard Quilt

When I first saw the Timeless Treasures Central Park Quilt kit for sale in the US, I had to pick it up. It reminded me of the sun shining through our Atlanta backyard trees. Then, it sat in my fabric stash for a couple years as I hesitated starting it with a fear of sewing curves. [...]

Marisa’s Quilt and Bee Blocks

I guess I’ve been taking a little blog break – it’s been almost a month since I’ve posted, but honestly, not that much has been going on. I’ve recently made some new crafty things and thought I’d share… First off is a baby quilt for my friend Marisa. Marisa is also an expat here, but [...]

Introducing Brussels Crafterspace

I keep hearing about all these modern quilt guilds that are popping up all over the US.  I miss my old craft group that would meet regularly in Atlanta.  Thomas has found a new group of geeks to hang out with at the Brussels Hackerspace. And now my best crafting buddy here is getting ready [...]

Finished Vintage Sheet Quilt & Other Crafts

Yay! I finally finished my blue/green vintage sheet quilt (quilt #3). Thanks for all the feedback on the border, but I decided to just skip it and add the binding. For the back, I pieced a row of the three solids together with another vintage sheet. I think I used about 15 different sheets in [...]