For the Love of Sewing

When I purchase patterns, I rarely do it with intention, because, let’s face it, that would be no fun at all.


Sometimes I buy patterns because I like the quilt. I don’t necessarily want to make it myself, I just want add water to the pattern and have it magically appear. Other times I buy patterns because they look manageable and adorable – like puppies. And, like puppies, once I get them home they pee all over everything until I resolve to file them away under “What the hell was I thinking?”

I saw this quilt in person before I knew you could purchase the pattern. I will tell you, it is absolutely breathtaking. The applique is pristine. The quilting is remarkable. It really makes a statement for the quilters and sewers out there. There are so many quilt patterns that speak to our other hobbies, but I’ve never really come across one that really struck me as an appropriate representation of our obsession. Until I saw this, of course.

Published by Hissyfitz Designs, Sandy Fitzpatrick designed the “Stitchin’ Addiction” pattern. The pattern is not nearly as horrific as you may imagine. Sandy Fitzpatrick has broken it into manageable steps – no, I’m not lying to you. She suggests that you fuse your interfacing and cut out the designs for all the blocks, and then store the pieces for each block together so that when it’s time to sew, you’re ready.

I have all my fabric for the quilt top, as well as interfacing. I seem to be running out of excuses, so I guess I’m ready. I’ve also forbidden myself to buy anymore fabric until I make progress on this quilt top.

So, I’m definitely ready.