Lunar new year quilt block I made yesterday using the horse pattern from Kelli Fannin archive of her free patterns. I played with stripes for the mane and tail with left over bias binding scrap. Graphic of some process and progress. #QuiltSky

We just raised $500,000 for @translifeline.org. If we can raise just $60k more before 10am tomorrow, we will have broken last year's record. Thank you to everyone showing our love and support for the trans community. When we gather together, we make MAGIC. Donate--> give.translifeline.org/tcc

Another Art Along for upcoming Wednesday. Played with some fabric scraps for a kinusaiga style landscape.

Made a festive flat cap (unlined because I couldn't be bothered in time). Was fun and will probably make again. #SewSky

For whimsy, I pinned some googly eyes on my quilt top. Not a permanent addition. Part of #JamDTIYS25 #QuiltSky

From yesterday's visit to the zoo. #Caturday #ZooAtlanta #Lion #NapTime

Very glad to use my "ugly" fabric to practice my diamond blocks before I hit the real fabric for my storm at sea quilt. I did break down and buy a special ruler which should come this weekend. Still learning, but wanted to show some work, even if not successful yet. Embrace progress. #QuiltSky

It's International Save the #Vaquita Day! With fewer than 20 left, the vaquita is the world's most endangered marine mammal. I painted this piece in the hope of raising awareness for vaquita.day. #SaveTheVaquita #Cetacean #whales #porpoise #endangeredspecies #conservation #Animalart #Sciart

Finch app meetup, ATL! Had fun spreading positivity in this beautiful weather! Tap this link or use my friend code 4FLQKPGDT85 for a special reward! finch.go.link/iiAFW?adj_la...

Quickish quilt block for the art along prompt Pumpkin. I got sudden inspiration for a DTIYS due in 3 weeks, so I will pursue that in the coming days!

I was frustrated I could not find some papers I tucked away in a clever place, and channeled my inner Tiffany Aching by saying "There's gonna be a reckoning if I don't find those". I cleaned the suspected closet and found them. Rode the momentum and cleaned the pantry too. Thanks Nac Mac Feegle!

I made a whole hecking quilt top in 5 days! First time making a chandelier quilt, and it was pretty fun. My brain is already noodling for the next quilted project. #QuiltSky

Alright #QuiltSky I wrestled this onto my design wall with a sore arm. I plan to sleep overnight to think on it, before sewing rows in the morning. Does anyone see any big level wrong prints on the layout? I know the top near-left block is missing a small, in which I'm putting in a substitute.

After the first day, did about half of the blocks. Finished the rest on second day, and excited to get it on the design wall.

Spent most of yesterday prepping for the start of quilt retreat today. I'm going to make an autumnal chandelier quilt.

I finally got around to putting up my @abluskittle.bsky.social art. I accidentally pealed some of the matte off of the frame, so I patched it with some leafy scrap fabric and double sided tape, and I think it looks great even better.

@jamesbbarrow.bsky.social art along from the previous week was "Expression of Hope". I tried my hand at sewing then painting another coloring page from @kbdraws92.bsky.social . Acrylics on cotton fabric and towel. #ArtSky #QuiltSky

Great time tonight. I smiled the whole time. Held back tears at first but definitely wept at the end. I loved seeing people dressed in Cosplay, dressed up for fanciness, and a bunch of cottagecore cozy farmers! #StardewConcert #StardewValley

Got the quilt top done in time for guild today! Not sure what color thread for quilting. Open to suggestions and will ask my guild members tonight. #QuiltSky

If you see this, quote post your cat art 🐱

Time flies! Here is what I've done after 8 days(?!). Just need to sew the blocks together! I also think I figured out which stash fabric for the binding too! #QuiltSky #PrairieGardenQuilt #kaffeFassett

Discworld QOTD, from Night Watch

Fabric auditions complete! I have the Kaffe Fassett print fabrics from guild, and accent fabrics from my stash. Excited to start this one as pool season ends soon. #QuiltSky #BeeSewInspired #PrairieGardenQuilt

I did this Kelli Fannin quilt block in about 3.5 hours. Art prompt due next week, "Orange Exuberance". I chose batik-adjacent fabric to give life and texture to the "paint" or action of painting, while the equipment and background "canvas" is solid/plain. Best fabric for bristles, wow. #QuiltSky.

A @jamesbbarrow.bsky.social art along 2-week prompt recently was "Crimson Solitude" I used a Kelli Fannin free block pattern to make this poppy flower. The red was remnant of a FQ, the rest were scraps. #ArtSky #QuiltSky

A lot of people need to stop saying "you should do that for money!" every time someone picks up a new hobby they enjoy or learns a new skill.

Art along from @jamesbbarrow.bsky.social this past week's prompt was Awakening Spectacle. Used only fabric scraps. Photo reference from a friend.

The art along with @jamesbbarrow.bsky.social for the past week was "Golden Vibrance". Here my submission: a lil plushie of my neighbor's ginger cat, Smitty, along with his clueless face. #ArtSky #SewSky Pattern from @daftpatience.bsky.social

The third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. I made a quilt block from Kelli Fannin free pattern of an ice cream sundae. What a scrumptious delight! #quiltSky

Another art along!? The prompt from @jamesbbarrow.bsky.social this week was "Glistening Glory". I used a quilting and painting technique inspired by one of my quilt guild members. With a coloring page from @kbdraws92.bsky.social , I tried my hand at painting, and learned a lot. #quiltsky #artsky

I declare this quilt done for now. I wanted to try this pattern to see if it would showcase a fabric well, and also to use the lemon theme fat quarters I impulse bought years ago. I'm pleased with it, so I'm sure I will send this to the longarmer later. #quiltsky

This gave me a headache trying to find a decent arrangement. I think it's good for now. I'll see how I feel after a few sleeps. #quiltsky

I spent the last week, cutting, sewing, and pressing. It is finally ready for the design wall for layout. Summer heat means lemonade is always at hand in my place. Used a lemon FQ bundle, and a Missouri Star Quilt Co tutorial. #quiltsky

We are in the final hours for @mxdomestic.bsky.social 's fundraiser for @trevorproject.bsky.social . My Progress Pride quilt is up for auction! This beautiful extra long twin quilt could be yours! #QuiltSky 🏳️‍🌈 #progressPride www.instagram.com/p/DLGjfb4ht00/

Joined in @jamesbbarrow.bsky.social art along, and this week's prompt was "illuminating the darkness". This pattern is from Kelli Fannin. Made it in 2 hours with scraps. Sewing is a way to bring joy in dark times. When I see scraps, I see what I made before: masks, shirt, mando quilt. #QuiltSky

Bidding has started for my Progress Pride quilt! The auction lasts until June 29th at 5pm pacific time (8pm eastern US time), and benefits Trevor Project. The auction is hosted on instagram by @mxdomestic.bsky.social fundraiser! www.instagram.com/p/DLGjfb4ht00/

The Progress Pride quilt I made will be up for auction starting tomorrow on Instagram through @mxdomestic.bsky.social fundraiser for @trevorproject.bsky.social . Auction is from June 22-29, 2025. Happy to answer any questions about the quilt! #quiltsky www.instagram.com/p/DLGjfb4ht0...

Assembled this eevee quilt block in 2 days. I think it will become a pillowcase. Pattern from Kelli Fannin. #quiltsky

I sent this off to be quilted in April, and finally got around to binding it last week. I am really pleased with the ghosts popping out in the design. I got the striped binding fabric from my neighbor. I'm a sucker for Halloween print fabric. #quiltsky

My current work in progress. Mystery quilt from Charlotte Hawkes of Making Scrappy Quilts. Going back to add to clue 1 blocks, the small square and triangle blocks to the right, while waiting for the next and final clue in a few days. #quiltsky

Work in progress! A cardinal bird quilt block that I was inspired after seeing a wooden barn quilt on my feed, and after this week's art along prompt, Nest Building. I just need to reverse the design for the female cardinal.

Taking a moment to celebrate that I think I finally figured out the quarter inch seam! My current project. Look how much the project shrinks with each seam!

Finally got inspired of what to do so far with my scrappy pride flags. My brain had been noodling about a multi-pride flags together on a quilt or flag. Not sure what will be added next; it could use panels above or below, or a border. Feel like it could have a phrase or something too.

It's the first home game of the season for the Atlanta Braves. I just finished binding this crib quilt using scraps, and the white, red, navy solid from my stash.

I declare it done. I am probably going to give this top to someone in my quilt guild. It's imperfect, but scratched a creative itch to get rid of the scraps I had around.

My #RWArtMonth 2025 fan art book is now available for pre-orders! Only available for 3 weeks, until April 14th at 11.59pm BST. The #RainWorld art month isn't finished yet, but I wanted to make my book available earlier this time. Order yours here: ko-fi.com/jamesbbarrow...

I cut only two fabrics during this scrappy project, blue and white gnome fabrics I got a few years ago. The rest is Old Town Mystery leftovers and leader/enders (multi-color 4 patch). Hopefully have this top done by next week.

Catching up, this is what I worked on over winter holidays. Blocks from the @quiltville-bonnie.bsky.social Old Town Mystery, which gave a direction weekly. I appreciated using scrappy/stash.

Right on

I'm reading "Die with Zero" about having experiences to create memories that last a lifetime. One very memorable trip was to Albuquerque for the Annular Eclipse 2023, and on impulse, we saw Balloon Fiesta. I'm making a wall hanging to remember how awe-inspiring it was.