The first four of my mini quilts, made with treasured scraps & embellishments, from my stash.

Working on the embellishments in this week’s video, including how I made that adorable teddy bear!

April - Week 3
https://youtu.be/8_MJHU2osCA

What do you think about this little teddy bear, that I made for this month’s mini quilt?

I think he’s adorable!!

I talk about him, in this week’s video & share how next week.

I share the decorative stitching, and some thoughts on how I’ll be embellishing my April mini quilt.

April - Week 2
https://youtu.be/mCn_OcK7KBE

I’m currently hand stitching 3 different projects — and my stitching bowl is full of the threads I’m using.

I’ve begun working on my April Let’s Play mini quilt - These are the colours inspiring me this month!

April - Week 1
https://youtu.be/4wEf0eDNxq8

Each time I’ve made something interesting for my Let’s Play mini quilt pieces, I want to add them to my Bits & Bobs collage quilt, too!
I’m weaving more rick rack, today…

Here’s my finished March green & orange mini quilt!
March - Week 4
https://youtu.be/LQe-0RniCtQ

I had to make more of those sweet hexie flowers (that I posted the other day), for my Bits & Bobs collage quilt.

Be still my heart!

These hexie flowers begin as circles of fabric.
I’ll be sharing how you can make them in Thursday’s video.

I’m adding embellishments in this week’s Let’s Play video!
March – Week 3
https://youtu.be/GjcwfGxmGB4

Finished the blanket stitch on the central square of my quilt. I really love how this came out. #handstitching #slowstitching

I’ve been adding some stitching!

I show you what I’ve added in this week’s video…
March – Week 2
https://youtu.be/StZENz3li6g

This time of year I tend to do a lot less stitching because I’m preoccupied with spring. But I’m still slowly picking away at my year long quilt project. The middle is this scrappy appliquéd heart with layers of blanket stitch. I’m really loving this process. #slowstitching #handstitching

That time I added layers of blush tulle and twinkling lights to a wedding dress for their NYE wedding at the NAC in Ottawa. Hours spent #handstitching the tiny string lights in place on the under layers. The battery packs (4) were held in place in fabric pockets I added to the hoop skirt worn under the dress.
#creativity #twinklingLights #customBridal #ottawaDesigner #sewing #bridal #bespoke

I’ve started my March piece.
I get to play with green & orange!

See how I’m beginning in this week’s video…
March – Week 1 – The Background
https://youtu.be/Ikd0OnRaquc

Don’t these two colours play nicely together!

Happy St David's Day! This beautiful piece was made by my friend Ophelia Dos Santos. What a celebration of Wales! #handmade #HandStitching #hand_embroidery #patchwork #StDavidsDay #Wales #inclusion #Diversity #mulitculturalism #handmade

My Blue & Yellow piece is finished!

See my process in this week’s video…
February – Week 4 – The Finish

https://youtu.be/BVo4JJDQaEU

Looking through my buttons today.

It turns out I have a pretty selection of green glass buttons — I especially love the pear & heart!