Envelope quilt

I have been admiring these adorable envelope blocks from around the internet for some time now. 1. Received from Natalie, 2. SWAK Swap envelope for Pam, 3. SWAK envelopes received, 4. Nearly done ....., 5. SWAK Envelope for Ginny, 6. SWAK Block -Received from Ginny, 7. SWAK Blocks for Rachel, 8. Sweet Giraffe - SWAK ...continue reading →

Ta da! My Envelope quilt is done! I decided to make 3 more blocks to give me a nice 9 -block wallhanging. One of my favorite stores is Paper Source and a picture from their catalogue was the inspiration for this quilt along with this quilt on flickr. I think it would be adorable hanging over a console table in an entryway or in an office (a very cute office!) The quilting was simple. Straight lines on the solid fabrics, a grid on the print and loopy-loops on the background. I found the…

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Several hours of sorting, moving furniture, and filling a black trash bag to the brim has yielded what feels like a brand new sewing room. My threads are now up on a shelf where they won't be in danger of falling over every time my sewing table gets bumped. Fabrics are once again neatly sorted by color in the cabinet beside my subtle shrine to Diet Coke. And I've finally hung my portable design wall up on the actual wall where it's now showcasing my envelope blocks from Patchwork, Please…

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Envelope Quilt -

I've made this quilt twice now: And have been asked several times for the tutorial ... so here it is: Update ... the brown in...

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