Cutting Cornerstones

I cut it!

I traced it! Then I fused it! And then, I cut it! And it was awesome!

As you can tell, I am REALLY excited about this quilt! I have embraced the fact that mine will not be as perfect as the one I saw on display, but I’m going to give it my best shot! This will definitely be a milestone for me as a quilter, and I’m really looking forward to the journey.

When I saw this pattern, I didn’t buy it on impulse as I may have lead you to believe. I really thought about it. I actually left the store, went and got a cup of coffee, and sat and thought about it. I wasn’t concerned about wasting money on a quilt pattern I would never sew – obviously, I have files and files of them. I was thinking about the woman who designed it. I was thinking about what the hell she was thinking creating it in the first place. It’s intimidating. I think a lot of people see it and shy away from even trying. As an aspiring pattern writer, that is one of my biggest fears: publishing a flop. I can’t imagine the time and effort Sandy Fitzpatrick put into designing this, or the disappointment she would feel because people are too scared to step outside their comfort zone.

I don’t know Sandy Fitzpatrick. I don’t even think I know anyone who knows Sandy Fitzpatrick. But if she ever happens upon this blog, I want her to know one thing:

I’m outside my comfort zone, I’m scared, and I’m having a blast! Thank you!

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.