The Place for Creating at Your Own Pace

Hello! I’m Susan and thank you for joining me in my cozy corner of the quilting world where Finished IS Perfect!

I know what it’s like to feel pulled in too many directions at once. Quilting, actually, making anything, should be fun, relaxing and simply be an outlet that allows your creative spirit room to grow.

Solopreneurs, like me, can log in to one or more of our various social media accounts or meet up at a regional festival and be quickly overwhelmed by the amount of “information” available to us. Each additional encounter usually only adds to the information overload already present in our mind.

• Focus on only one platform…We should be on every platform
• Must have an email list…However, this doesn’t happen without traffic
• Press seams to one side…Press seams open
• Starch fabrics first…Wash fabric but don’t starch

Who or what do we listen to? What is real and what is AI?

Try as we might, we really can’t ignore the noisy environment we live in. That is a variable we have no control over. However, we can control how we respond to all this noise and chatter. And who do we listen to? We listen to ourselves. This is the foundation My Quilting Space is built.

It’s an environment where the only rules that matter are the ones you make. Time is on your side, not always working against you.

What I once called a quilting hobby is slowly evolving into a business – A business of creating calm in the middle of a storm.

My products: 1) A pattern launch every now and then; 2) Practical sewing and quilting advice; 3) Honest product reviews and, most importantly, 3) Permission to be YOU – to use techniques that work for you.

It’s so good to have you join me on this journey. Whether you’re a beginning quilter or experienced sewist rediscovering your love of making, there is plenty of room for you here at this table. You’ll find a variety of quilting and sewing inspiration, information and illustrations designed to build confidence and spark joy.

Spotlight: My First Quilt Pattern

My only regret about designing quilts and writing the accompanying pattern is waiting until now to start. Creating a quilt in reverse – write the pattern then make the quilt, gives you an entirely different perspective on the entire quilt making process.

This quilt, named “Patched & Pinned” – combining the nine patch and pinwheel designs -is primarily a study in how a pattern is written. The simple design is intentional giving primary importance to the technical aspects of the pattern. I can embellish and make it “pretty” later! A pattern like this brings with it an opportunity to bring in as much texture and depth as you’d like.

Writing this pattern has given me the confidence to move full steam ahead.

My quilting style is rooted in slow, thoughtful making. Every pattern is designed with clear steps, approachable techniques, and plenty of room for creativity. At this writing, I have three more quilt designs on my workspace, each incorporating at least one (1) dimensional element such as applique, FPP, soft embroidery details and/or quilted textures that make each project feel like a story unfolding in fabric.

Oh! I should mention. As a thank you visiting, I’m offering this pattern for free!

Want to know a little more about what has been happening in My Quilting Space? Click the posts below or visit the Blog. It’s a great way to spend a quiet afternoon!

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