Why am I doing this, specifically – Quilting with Tamara Blog? Quilting was such a big part of my life before life took over. The sharing as I taught classes has been missing. I enjoy reading other blogs – even ones that aren’t quilty. It is time to get back to the things that bring me joy. In the Quilting With Tamara Blog, you will get to know me – the good, the messy, the comical, and at times the frustration that comes with life.
Quilters Like to Share
So, welcome to my blog. You will find a little bit of everything here. Quilting With Tamara will encompass teaching, designing, sharing, RV’ing, and chatting – among other things. I find creativity in a variety of places, and you will often read about them here. If there is something that you would like to see or read about, I am just a message away.
Recipe Ideas
Who knows, maybe even sharing those favorite time-saving recipes that allow more time for quilting or blogging. I am always open to learning about your favorite recipes – gluten-free ones are a bonus in my book. Cooking is not my passion, but I do enjoy easy meals that taste good. The crockpot and the air-fryer are my best friends, especially in the winter.
First, I need to share that I am not a person who measures when it comes to cooking in the crockpot. The tendency is to dump ingredients in making adjustments according to taste. If I share a recipe, I will do my best to give an approximate measure to use. Take time to taste as you go; if you have success with a change you made, please share – I am always looking for ways to improve a recipe.
Scrappy Quilt Block Patterns
If you are interested in following my adventures in Scrap Quilts, check out the main page here. I will be updating the free quilt patterns every month. I would love to add to the page more often, but we still have too many irons in the fire here.
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Color Value: Determining the Color Value of Fabrics Determining the color value for fabrics in a quilt involves understanding how light and dark fabrics interact with your quilt’s design. Color value is essential for achieving contrast, balance, and depth in the quilt’s overall look. Here’s how to determine the color value for fabrics: 1. Understand the Basics of Color Value The next step will help you determine where your fabrics fall on the value spectrum.…
Step 7: Mystery Quilt 2025 It’s finally time to put together a block for this Mystery Quilt! Since I’m a visual person, I always begin by laying out my pieces to match the picture. This method works wonderfully—unless, of course, you get distracted (which I may or may not have done a time or two). But hey, it’s all about playing to your strengths, right? Block 1 Layout Let’s dive in! I start by stacking…
Quilt UFOs and WIPs Progress Update Wow, it has definitely been a while since I last posted about my Quilt UFOs (Unfinished Objects) and WIPs (Works in Progress)! Taking a little vacation threw me off track—not just during my time away, but even in the days before and after returning. I have to admit, there’s been some progress, but certainly not as much as I would have liked. The quilt currently loaded on the machine…
Step Six for Mystery Quilt 2025 Step Six of the Mystery Quilt is here! Now that I’m back in town, we can get back on track to stay on schedule. It was a nice break to escape the snow and cold for a while and enjoy the sun and warmth of the Caribbean. Mystery Quilt 25-Piece Block This step can be approached in various ways, so feel free to get creative with your block. The…
Step 5 Installment – Mystery Quilt 2025 Hello Quilters! Here is Mystery Quilt, step 5, another quick and easy step. (The bonus is that you get this installment ahead of time due to other commitments. Hopefully ,I will be back on schedule once I get back.) You will work with rectangles and a square to create 2 or 3 “rail” units. We are getting closer to the point of putting the different blocks together. Right…
