by Maddie Kertay | Dec 26, 2017 | Basically BadAss
The days between Christmas and New Years always seem to have a magical quality about them. The closing out of a year and the excited planning of the new year yet to come ( I already have my new planner.. do you have yours?). On my part it is with great excitement...
by Maddie Kertay | Dec 20, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Once again I am back partnering with the fantastic people at QT Fabrics. One of their newest collections just getting into stores now is from their WAY popular Sew & Go series. Mod Monsters are friendly not scary monsters who are just the right size for toddlers...
by Maddie Kertay | Dec 15, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Quilting Reality Shows By Megan Dougherty Quilting with the Stars It’s season 25, and this year’s roster of B-, C-, and even D-list celebrities may be the best yet! Our seasoned sew-pros are teamed up with stars you know and love and struggle to remember, coming...
by Maddie Kertay | Dec 3, 2017 | Basically BadAss
When I am getting serious about my stash my first step is to sort. When I sort it is down and dirty and requires only cardboard boxes and the fortitude to lay my hands on every bit of fabric in my studio. I suggest a nice long audio book for this.. as a rule this is...
by Maddie Kertay | Dec 2, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Some of us have it, some of us want it and some of have what only seems to a hopeless array of unrelated fabrics living in the the same general space making them feel more bothersome than useful. We are talking about a useful stash of fabrics and notions that allow us...
by Maddie Kertay | Nov 29, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Do you have a firefighter in your life that could use some love? Or maybe a fundraiser that you need to do something about? I have you COVERED!!! and better yet I have some to giveaway! Dan Morris working for QTFabrics has done a fantastic job putting together...
by Maddie Kertay | Nov 21, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Quilt the Pounds Away By Megan Dougherty Let’s face it: quilting is a naturally sedentary activity, and if you quilt all day, you probably aren’t getting in all the exercise you need to prevent the dreaded “quilter’s butt.” But with a...
by Maddie Kertay | Nov 15, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Don’t you think it is time for a party?… a reason to be happy, kick up your heels a bit and have a nice bowl of kibble!….. what?… Kibble?… Yes!… this is an Animal party! I think by now most people know of my love to animals and my...
by Maddie Kertay | Nov 4, 2017 | Basically BadAss
A friend told me the story of carefully and patiently explaining to a young girl what it was that she did for a living..she told her of selecting fabrics and patterns, stitching and quilting and binding all in loving detail. At the end of explanation the young girl...
by Maddie Kertay | Oct 18, 2017 | Basically BadAss
Some fabrics just BEG to be used… Ellery is one of them. Meant to be used and loved and then used a bit more…you know those tiny scraps that you treasure? I showed this collection over on the Facebook page for BAQS and there is a giveaway going on over...
