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December 17, 2015 By Mandy 5 Comments

QuiltCon 2016, some thoughts on entering

I just did a little periscope on this, but I thought I’d put it out there in writing, too.  Entering shows is a deeply personal thing, and while many of us share similar reasons for doing so (having your peers see your work, looking for validation, wanting to win a robbin, showing your support for […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, Events, QuiltCon, Wanderlust Quilts Tagged With: #quiltconreject, modern quilt shows, modern quilts, QuiltCon, QuiltCon West

December 16, 2015 By Mandy 4 Comments

Holiday Recipe Swap

  Every year, we have some go-to recipes that, when they happen, really mean holiday prep is getting real. Some of these are for snacking, some are for beverages, and some are more hefty, for meals. The more unusual and tasty, the better! I thought I’d share some of these with you, because I love […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, foody Tagged With: food is love, holiday recipes, recipe sharing, recipe swap, sharing is caring

December 15, 2015 By Mandy Leave a Comment

Sewing Clutch Tutorial for Clutch Sewing

If you’re like me, you may be one of those people that wind up having a couple of last minute gifts you’re trying to finish (or find!): a gift for someone on a quilt Guild committee, a bridesmaid shower gift, birthdays… I think we’ve all found ourselves in that boat. This project, though, is one that I […]

Filed Under: BERNINAusa, Tutorials Tagged With: BERNINA, Project, sewing, tutorial, we all sew

December 14, 2015 By Mandy 1 Comment

And now, introducing my new logo and site!

Mandalei Quilts

I talk about my choices for my quilting related logo and website design,describing what my logo means to me and the people who helped me get there.

Filed Under: Wanderlust Quilts Tagged With: amanda leins, David Woods, Lee Drozak, mandalei, mandalei quilts, quilt, quilting, web site design

December 10, 2015 By Mandy 2 Comments

The sewing generation gap

sewing simple seams

It is interesting to me how there is such a gap in between the generations when it comes to learning how to do basic sewing. The slow death of home economics, the ease of finding ready to wear garments, the issues of class and social status that shift over time… it’s all fascinating.  One of […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, vintagey things Tagged With: garment construction, garment sewing, sewing technique, vintage sewing

December 9, 2015 By Mandy Leave a Comment

What you need to know about batting

I think everyone is probably familiar with what batting is:  nonwoven fibers that are loosely collected together to form a layer of insulation between the top and backing of a quilt.   When my Grampa Townzen was a kid during the Depression, he’d card to cotton into little pads he’d hand up to the women folk […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, Construction, Longarm Quilting Tagged With: batting, fmq, free motion quilting, longarm quiltling, piecing, quilting

December 8, 2015 By Mandy 1 Comment

My fella is a lucky man

instagram husband

He’s not one of these dudes:    

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, Random Thoughts

December 7, 2015 By Mandy 2 Comments

Busy quilting day calls for stupid easy recipes

While nothing can be easier than tossing something in the crockpot from the freezer, I’m not always that great about making stuff in the crockpot to begin with.  Today’s one of those days where I think, “gee, I wish I had something in the freezer,” but alas, that is not meant to be. Instead, I […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, BERNINAusa, Longarm Quilting, Q24, Works in Progress Tagged With: Applique, BERNINA, Kim Mclean, longarm quilting, Q24

December 6, 2015 By Mandy 1 Comment

I miss the mix tape, so I made some

This post is part of the 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge I’ve been meaning to make playlists for myself for a while, and finally got around to making some on my youtube playslists.  These are just the start, and I plan on adding to them, but I thought I’d share.  I can’t believe I don’t […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, Longarm Quilting Tagged With: music to work to, playlists

December 5, 2015 By Mandy Leave a Comment

Books for the Quilting Geek: History edition

With the holidays coming up, I thought I’d share some of the books I have in the current rotation that I find to be beautiful, inspirational, and educational.  They make good gifts, that’s true, but they’re also a good excuse to set some quiet time aside for yourself.  I confess I have a slight addiction […]

Filed Under: 31 Day Blog Challenge, Books and Inspiration Tagged With: quilt books, quilt Christmas, quilting

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This blog is my own, and I write all its content. Links to Amazon and Craftsy may contain an affiliate code, since I am part of their affiliate programs. While I am a Bernina Ambassador, the machine I use is one that I have purchased prior to becoming an ambassador and is my property, not Bernina's; I am an ambassador because I love my machine. I do have free things that are sent to me from time to time, and if I use them I will always fully disclose that. All opinions are mine, and I will give them honestly. I am not paid by the people who send me things to write reviews.