Magpie Quilts

I am inspired by a lot of things: a stack of coordinating fabrics (the easiest inspiration to turn into a quilt!) Blue Sky by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts Blue Sky Mini Quilt - FOR SALE HERE the colors of my surroundings Prairie Sunrise east of Calgary a photo taken on a hike Looking up in the trees Beside the creek a flower in the garden Sunflowers and Bees Lilacs Inspired by lilacs What inspires you? --Ann

by Medicine Hat, Alberta

Wow! I can't believe it, but I've been blogging for a full year! I hope you're enjoying reading what I have to say! I still feel it's a bit presumptuous to think people really want to know what's on my mind! Often, while I'm sewing, I think about why I love to make things and who or what encouraged me along the way. Being creative is something that feeds my soul. I don't ever remember a time when I didn't have that urge in me to "make" something. My parents had their own business and when I was there with them, I loved to pull out the coloured papers that were there for the photo-copier and a pair of scissors, pencils, markers and pencil crayons. I would happily cut and draw and colour for hours and although none of my creations survived the passage of time, the time was well-spent. From Red Pepper Quilts Later, sewing, crocheting and knitting were added to my crafting skills and I made doll clothes, blankets and gifts for those aroun...