Author Archives: marci

One block down, 3 to go.  I hope.  I know I have enough fabric for 3 blocks and am trying to stretch it to make 4.  With 4 blocks, I think the Storm at Sea effect will be more apparent.  … Continue reading →

This year, I want to challenge my piecing skills with the ‘storm at sea’ block patterns. I’m off to a good start using fabric from my stash for the diamond and the little square in square units. For the big … Continue reading →

Just finished a challenging and fun project–a quilt made by 5th graders and parents at the Washington Open Elementary School in Santa Clara, CA. Each student embroidered and embellished a block for this quilt in gorgeous colors of nature. They … Continue reading →

For next month’s meeting of the Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild, we are making 9 patch blocks in Halloween fabrics. After scanning my fabrics into EQ7, I was playing around with some of the blocks in the EQ7 block library. … Continue reading →

Last week, I had the opportunity to improve my piecing skills in a class with Sally Collins. O my gosh, I learned so much! Sally produces amazing work and is a generous and helpful teacher.  She makes unbelievably gorgeous quilts and her … Continue reading →

If you like batiks, check out Sew Bee It Quilting in Morgan Hill, CA. They one of the best selections that I’ve seen, especially in the lighter tones.

Each week, I try to take something new to the Farmer’s Market.  This is the quilt I’m working on for this Friday.  It’s actually 2 quilts called Night and Day from a pattern by Jinny Beyer.   The pattern is a free … Continue reading →

My own longarm machine has finally arrived, is set up and stitching beautifully! I’ve been quilting all week and having a marvelous time getting aquainted with her. She’s strong, competent, fast and easy to get along with! I want to … Continue reading →

My handmade, machine stitched quilts will be offered for sale. Every Friday in May, 10am-2pm San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets

Counting down til next Thursday, May 5. That’s the day that I’m scheduled to get my new longarm quilting machine–a Gammill Optimum with a Statler Stitcher. It’s going to be located in my garage and I’m all ready for it. In … Continue reading →