Now that the top band of our Day at the Lake quiltowel has been appliqued, let’s turn our attention to the bottom band. It’s got lots of scraps pieced together, but we can add some dimension with sweet yo-yos in variety of sizes. I used 47 yo-yos scattered around the…
Yesterday on QUILTsocial, we created four Dresden Plate blocks to embellish four 12½ʺ x 12½ʺ background blocks which form the top and bottom quilted bands on a pretty and practical covering that’s part quilt and part towel. I’ve dubbed it a ‘quiltowel”. It’s perfect for lakeside reading or as a…
Now that we’ve cut our background blocks for the top and bottom quilted bands our waffle weave cotton Day at the Lake “quiltowel” we’re going to make Dresden plates to decorate the blocks on the top band. Dresden plates remind me of how a child draws the sun. That’s why…
Yesterday, we prepared a lovely piece of waffle weave cotton to make a lightweight, yet cozy, throw that I’ve dubbed a quiltowel. Essentially it’s a cover up. It’s a perfect companion for an afternoon of reading or dreaming lakeside. First, we’re going to determine the width of the waffle weave.…
“One of my earliest memories is of seeing my mother in her beach chair, reading a book under an umbrella by the water’s edge while my sisters and I played beside her. Of all the life lessons she taught me, that is one of my favorites: to take time at…