Monthly Archives: April 2023

Show and tell… Whimsical Quilt Garden

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Renee Thompson wrote to say that she thought I might enjoy this—and she was right! Thank you, Renee for sharing your Whimsical Garden quilt with us :-).

I started to appliqué these blocks when I retired, with fabrics that I purchased ages ago. It’s really out of my wheelhouse now, since I work primarily in 1800’s reproduction fabrics.

I really enjoyed every bit of the handwork; and this is my favorite surface quilting project because of the wide open spaces. 

It’s currently in my dining room, amid the primitive decor, just because I find it delightful during the dreary months of March and April in Wisconsin!

Renee, I love the way you set your blocks—the sashing is perfect. And I also like the floating hexie flowers in the border. Nice choices all. Thank you again for sharing.

The blocks are from our book, My Whimsical Quilt Garden, that is now only available in an ebook format.

Wednesday Giveaway – Be Sharp!

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Sharps are often labeled as applique needles, usually in smaller sizes. The Bohin Sharp 9 needle is perfect for general sewing, hand piecing, and English paper piecing. And a pack of 20 of these needles is our Giveaway to Rhonda Gohlke this week!

Bohin’s Sharps Needles are strong, durable needles that resist bending. These needles feature a finely honed point to minimize fabric damage. Bohin uses a unique polishing process on the needle’s eye, reducing thread breakage and helping the needle glide smoothly through fabric.

I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!