Tag Archives: Quilting

Birdy Big Strip quilt

Posted on February 6, 2011 by piecedgoods

I saw the bird fabric and loved it immediately. Usually I’m drawn more to clear colors, brights, reds, less the muted ones, but over the years, I’ve stashed away a fair amount of greys, greens, and cream contemporary prints. I … Continue reading →

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Trial Batting

Posted on February 5, 2011 by piecedgoods

Usually the batting of choice at the home office is Warm and White Cotton batting. Why? Because it’s readily available at Jo-Ann’s Fabric and can be bought either discounted on sale, or with a coupon. I buy more than I … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2011 by piecedgoods

A lot of the quilts I make and quilts I like have repeating forms. I don’t know why, but I find repetition soothing. I find tile patterns interesting because much the same thing happens so I try to snap pictures … Continue reading →