Marinated roast capsicum recipe
One good thing about this 'little CV-19 problem' is that I'm actually doing a lot of things I 'haven't had time for'. And now I'm wondering what on earth stopped me before? I think travel time is definitely a culprit! When...
The RIGHT way to store kona swatches
Is that post title provocative or what? I mean, did she just say the RIGHT way to store Kona swatches??? How dare she! (Can we please imagine this being said in a James Gaffigan-esque ‘inner voice’? And if you don’t know...
Why done really is better than perfect
Done is better than perfect - I used to hate that saying so. It offended me, in the same way packet cake mix offends me. The thought that someone could actually think packet cake mix was an acceptable substitute for a homemade...
My goals for 2020
Let me tell you my goals for 2020. But let's start at the beginning. 2020 commenced with a bang, don't you think? I mean, it's only February (ONLY February? What am I saying?? It's ALREADY February! Gah!) and it feels like...
How to make a tassel for the Strudel quilt wall hanging
When I saw the first draft of Xanthe’s Strudel quilt pattern, before even cutting my pieces, I knew I needed a wall hanging with a tassel! I don’t know how to explain it… I'm not normally drawn to tassels - they make me think...
Quilt binding formulas for every shape and size
Before we excitedly dive into a passionate mathematical discussion on quilt binding formulas, let's joyfully reminisce about our schooling years for a moment... Even as a self-confessed school lover/devotee/obsessive (What can I...
How to bind 120 degree angles
Once you've finished piecing and quilting your Strudel quilt you may find yourself looking at the beautiful flag shape wondering how to bind 120 degree angles. Sure, you could just wing it and go for the quick and dirty...
Strudel quilt release and tips!
And just like that, the STRUDEL QUILT is LIVE! Yay! Hurrah! Hooray! Cheers! Mazel tov! Oo-pah! Congratulations, I made it! Since it's taken me so long to finally get to this stage (if you've been following along with me on...
The Leilani Quilt Pattern: retro but modern!
The Leilani quilt pattern is here! Finally! Finally! It's here (if you're in the EU)! It's here (for everyone else)! Yep, you heard it here first, folks, the Leilani quilt pattern is now available for download in the Wife-made...
