Thank you guys for visiting me! It’s almost like an anniversary… Alison and I became acquaintances… and then friends…and now I am her assistant!! … It’s been barely a year since we have gotten to know each other and I can’t believe how quickly our friendship and working relationship developed… One day she was hearting… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Nydia
Retro TV Block Pattern
Introducing my new (Well new to my blog) Retro TV Paper Pieced Block Pattern. This pattern will finish up at 12.5 x 12×5. It is a fantastic way to feature an awesome fussy cut fabric…. Seriously… this was the first time cutting my echino… come on… I know I am not the only one who… Continue Reading
Fill in the blanks with me…
My response to Luvinthemommyhood fill in the blank survey. I would love to see your reply’s as well 🙂 * i’m longing to make “a weekender bag” right now. * i want to try “Free Motion Quilting” . * i wish i could sew with “Bloomsbury Garden” fabric. * i dream of making “A rainbow… Continue Reading
Basketweave Linky party
I am so excited to see so many Basketweave Stars on Flickr, I thought it would be awesome for set up a linky party so you can show your work! The original tutorial is found here: http://www.add-crafter.com/2012/04/basketweave-braid-star-block/ feel free to post as many blocks as you want 🙂 Continue Reading
Fat Quarter Idol on Sew Mama Sew
Have you guys seen the contest on Sew Mama Sew’s Blog… Fat Quarter Idol!!! If you haven’t check it out… http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/04/are-you-the-next-fat-quarter-idol/#comment-622823 The theme is Sweet Child of Mine… for some reason coral gingham popped in my head… and then I decided to go for a vintage floral look… I can’t wait to see everyone’s interpretation… Continue Reading
Basketweave Braid Star Block
So this month in my Flickr- Neutral or Not bee – I had the honor to make a block for Christina of The Parfait Cafe . Christina wanted a star block and sent over grey and a variation of purple solids… OMG I totally need to make an all solid quilt now… Christina is Super… Continue Reading
Bee Blocks for January
3×6 Sampler Bee – Hive 7 – Quarter 4 For my 3×6 Block I decided to to go with a chevron style block. I decided to use this tutorial Half Square Triangles to create my half square triangles and I definitely had a harder time piecing this together… I think I am going to stick… Continue Reading
Kina Grannis – Stop Motion – 288,000 Jelly Beans
This is one of the most incredible displays of stop motion I have ever seen. This took 2 years, 30 workers, 2,640 frames and 288,000 jelly beans. Amazing. Continue Reading
Made by You Monday- Shabby Chic bobby pins
Over the weekend I was inspired to make some shabby chic vintage bobby pins. I love the way they came out! I embellished them with vintage metal or glass buttons… I also tried a rhinestone button. I absolutely LOVE them. I am in the process of listing them in my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/liliannablue Continue Reading
Sugar Skull Face Painting – Tutorial
In honor of the Dia de los Muertos, celebrated November 1-2, 2011, I decided to share a quick tutorial on how to do a simple one on a child. 1. Start off with the base color by painting the child’s face all white. Be sure to let the paint dry before moving to the next… Continue Reading