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How to Get Rich in the Quilting Industry

December 18, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

The person who invents a self-sharpening rotary cutter is going to be a multi-billionaire, no joke, and  I will be her biggest fan. Today I trimmed a thousand half-square triangle blocks. It was really only 72, but it felt like much more, because I cut half of them with a dull blade. Sheer foolishness. Most … [Read more…]

Posted in: Girlie Mod, Scrap Quilt, The Mod Squad, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: girlie mod, rotary blades, rotary cutter, the mod squad, The Scrappy Camper, thrifty quilting

It’s Binding Time

November 13, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

Today, I machine-stitched the binding to the front of my Positively Scrappy quilt. All that remains is a few evenings of Netflix binging while hand-sewing it to the back and the quilt will be cuddle ready. I love this quilt for many reasons, even though it’s probably not the most beautiful one in the world.  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accuquilt, Positively Scrappy, Scrap Quilt, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: accuquilt, Brother Muvit digital dual feed foot, plus quilt, Positively Scrappy, scrap quilt, scrap quilting, thrifty quilting

To Baste or Not to Baste…

November 6, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

Can I hire someone to baste my quilts? Is that a thing? I want to do the quilting myself, but I do NOT love putting together that quilt sandwich. Today was the day to begin quilting Positively Scrappy, so I eagerly spread out my backing, batting and quilt top on my sitting room floor. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accuquilt, Positively Scrappy, Scrap Quilt, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: Accuquilt Go, pin basting, plus quilt, Positively Scrappy, scrap quilt, spray basting, The Scrappy Camper, thrifty quilting

There Was Much Wailing and Tears…

October 30, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

Aloha y’all. I have a confession to make. I don’t have an accurate quarter-inch seam. I THOUGHT I did, but it was all hubris. I discovered this lamentable fact whilst in the middle of my monster project, Chaos Theory. I’ve been working on it since 2016. I was supposed to finish it by the end … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accuquilt, Chaos Theory, Scrap Quilt, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: accuquilt, Brother Innovis VQ 2400, Chaos Theory, quarter inch quilting foot, quarter inch seam allowance, scrap quilting, thrifty quilting

Did You Know?

October 25, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

Did you know the word quilt comes from the Latin culcita, meaning stuffed sack? Well, now you know. You’re welcome. 😉 I’ve been reading a lot about the history of quilting lately. Fascinating stuff. One aspect of our craft I really relate to as far as history is concerned is the necessity of it…the need … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thrifty Quilting Tagged: pioneer quilters, plus quilt, Quilt history, scrap quilt, thrifty quilting

Thrifty Quilting

October 21, 2017 by amy Leave a Comment

Some of my quilting friends will cringe at what I’m about to tell you, but – like the honey badger – Scrappy Camper don’t care. I just bought a boatload of fabric from Walmart. I HAD to. It was only $1.00 per yard. ONE. Dollar. The orange piece – while not the most attractive fabric … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thrifty Quilting Tagged: low cost quilting, quilting, save money, scrap quilts, thrift store fabric, thrifty quilting

Posies and Plaid

July 1, 2016 by amy Leave a Comment

Throwback Thursday This little lap quilt is another treasure from my Alaska days. The girls and I spent a wonderful year there while my soldier did an unaccompanied tour in Korea. Between hubby being gone and the bitter cold winter, I had lots of time on my hands, most of which I spent quilting and sewing. My … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accuquilt, Scrap Quilt, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: Posies and Plaid, scrap quilt, The Scrappy Camper, thrifty quilting

I Need a Bigger Bed…

April 25, 2016 by amy Leave a Comment

Chaos Theory is coming along nicely, except for one thing. It’s too big to lay out on my queen-sized bed. In fact, there’s not a space in my house big enough to lay out the entire quilt. When finished, it will measure a whopping 96″ square. I don’t know what I’m going to do. For … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accuquilt, Chaos Theory, Scrap Quilt, Thrifty Quilting Tagged: 2.5 inch squares, accuquilt, blue, Chaos Theory, chevron quilt, postage stamp quilt, purple, red, scrap quilt, thrifty quilting, white, yellow

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