1. What am I working on? && Where can you find me?
I usually have multiple projects in the works at all times. These projects will range in type, size, and what stage of the process they are in. I'm just not the type of person to get one thing 100% finished before moving on to the next thing; I like to have a range of projects to pick from depending on how I'm feeling or how much time I have. Right now I have a handful of WIP quilts and a few bags. I'm also in a few monthly sewing bees and signed up for a handful of instagram swaps in the next few months (: Other than subscribing to this awesome blog, you can find Swink Girls Quilts on facebook, or follow me personally on instagram: francesca8788
Blocks for a bee I'm running on facebook.
Blocks for the current RMQG charity quilt.
A koozie that went in an IG swap package.
2. How is my work "different"?
I don't know if my work is different, per se. I really just focus on making what I like. A wide variety of colors and styles appeal to me. I lean towards more modern/contemporary colors and prints, but quilting has a rich history and wonderful traditions which I can't and won't ignore. One thing I like to do that has become rather popular lately is to make "traditional" blocks or patterns with modern fabrics or colors. It can be really fun to combine multiple styles to get a fresh look.
3. Why do I write/create what I do?
My mom, Kim, taught me how to sew and quilt, and she co-authors this blog with me as well. I don't think I would have gotten in to sewing at all if it wasn't for her, but I'm so glad I did because I enjoy it so much. I love being able to create things with my own mind and hands. It give me such pride and a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Blogging is a way to document and share those accomplishments with people from all over the world. I love how the online sewing/quilting community is SO generous with information: patterns, tutorials, general advice and support....I just love being a part of it.
4. How does my writing/creating process work?
I find inspiration all over; blogs I follow, show and tell at my local MQG, instagram, nature, and some things I just dream up in my head. Every new project gets an entry in my trusty notebook. I love this notebook because one side of each page is graph paper and the other is lined...brilliant! Here I'll make sketches, list ideas, play with colored pencils, do quilty math, etc. I like to date my entries when I first start the project and also mark it DONE with the date when I finish, just for fun. I tend to make a lot of notes during the process so I can come back for reference; even if it's just an idea and it never gets further than that, I like to be able to look through my notes, combine ideas, etc. I take pictures along the way with my cell phone (and occasionally my digital camera) and share most of what I create right here on this blog or on instagram.
Here's a post card I made for a guild Halloween post card swap (it glows in the dark!):
5. Three bloggers I want you to meet (and who I'm tagging to participate in this tour):
All three of my nominees are local quilters that I met through the Rochester Modern Quilt Guild. They are all extremely talented and wonderful quilty friends.
First is Amy of Created Through Inspiration. Amy is a mom of three cuties and she shares all kinds of wonderful things on her blog, very often with a tutorial (or recipe). I love seeing the wonderful toys and playthings she makes for her kiddos. She is also a very health conscious cook and I love the way she substitutes in things like yogurt and coconut oil...so cool!
Amy's post card
Second is Pat of Color Me Quilty. Pat actually participates in both the Rochester and Ithaca MQGs and she is a wonderful quilter. I love Pat's sense of color and her overall enthusiasm for quilting is really catchy!
Pat's post card
Third is Sherri of The Creekside Quilter. Sherri is an amazing free motion quilter. I am always wowed by her quilting. She has a wonderful modern style and her projects are always very fresh and fun. Sherri's background as a graphic designer has probably impacted her quilting style; I love seeing what she makes!
Sherri's post card
That's it for this stop on the Around the World Blog Tour! Thank you so much for stopping by; please take a moment to leave me a comment to let me know you were here!
Keep calm and quilt on!
Francesca
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