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Welcome to my little corner of the world! A place where I journal about my projects and anything else that is taking up space in my busy mind!!
My heart beams brightest when I am creating and I love drawing inspiration from art found in places that I love so much. I’m a collector of fabric, a lover of needlepoint and a maker at heart!
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Rising Tide is here and we’re in love! These beachy prints are absolutely perfect!! Coastal creatures, seashells and seaside vibes in the prettiest colors!! Shipping now!! (Fresh Florida sand available upon request! 😉🏝️) #risingtide #freespiritfabrics #quiltersofinstagram #seasidestitchers #quiltingfabric #modernquilt #handmade #sewingbythesea 🌊🦀🐚
QUILTFEST Day 15
Best Tip Ever!
It’s a simple and well known one, but it’s my favorite!! Measure twice and cut once! I always take an extra second before I cut to make sure my marks are correct. I can’t tell you how often I regret it when I don’t!! ❤️✂️
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QUILTFEST Day 14
A recent finish!!
My Advent Calendar & Bow!! 🎄🪡
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfestday14 #sewsomethingspecial #quiltersofinstagram #quiltersgonnaquilt
QUILTFEST Day 13
WIP Storage!
When it comes to EPP or various piecing projects, I love having these waterproof zipper bags to hold my block pieces! They come in all sorts of sizes and are affordable enough to have one for each block that I’m working on. They keep me organized! I like to always have an extra block or two prepped so if life gets in the way, I can still keep up with my stitching! Also, I love my Stitch Buddy! This was a super fun pattern I made a couple years ago. It holds all of my essential notions, needles and glue sticks as well as block pieces!! The perfect companion that has everything in one place!! Especially when I’m on the go! 🚗🪡
Pattern by @rosie.taylor.crafts
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QUILTFEST Day 12
Pressing Matters!! If someone would have told me years ago I’d pick a hobby that involved lots of ironing time, I’d have bet against it!! Yet, here I ammmmm! 💃
I’ve actually come to love the ironing process. Lots of impromptu dance parties have happened around the pressing station! Why you might ask…. Well, that’s because it’s the magic maker in it all. Ironing makes everything nice and pretty and often hides my mistakes!
I also love ironing my EPP pieces before I glue baste them. A little spritz of @soakwash and everything is nice and crisp and perfect for hand stitching!! 👩🍳💋
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfestday12 #pressingmatters #quiltersofinstagram #quilting #theduskysparrow
QUILTFEST Day 11
My cutting station!!
We have to cut it to start it, right?!?! (EKKK! I get cutting anxiety, anyone else?! 🫣) Here’s my cutting counter, made by the BEST husband!! It’s not fancy and it’s always quite messy, BUT it’s where the magic begins!! Every piece I trim brings me one step closer to something special!! (Something I have to remind myself of when I feel like it’s taking forever🤪) Cheers to blaring the 80’s tunes and making those crisp cuts!!❤️✂️
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfestday11 #cutstation #quiltersofinstagram #makesomething #onepeiceatatime #trimtable #discodanceparty
QUILTFEST Day 10
Studio Pals!! I have so many little visitors while I stitch, but this one loves being in my studio the most!!! This is sweet Merryweather! This darling girl is always happy to assist, keeps the best company and is always available for mid-stitch snuggles!! My girl! 💙
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfestday10 #merryweather #studiopals #quiltersofinstagram
QUILTFEST Day 9
Fabric storage!! Organized chaos! In color order-ish, of course!! 🌈😉
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfestday9 #eyespybingbong #quiltersofinstagram #quilt #catsthatsew #sidekicks
QUILTFEST Day 8
I don’t have a scrappy finish but I do have a scrappy WIP! And this is the perfect pattern for one!! This is the Boardwalk Quilt from @treehousetextiles! I’ve just recently found Emma’s patterns and they are all so lovely!! ❤️🌈
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QUILTFEST DAY 7
A lessoned learned:
I’m not sure anyone loves my quilts as much as my cats do—really, all of my animals. They always seem to appreciate them, seeking them out for their mid-day naps. And their little hairs? I’ve learned that what once felt like an annoyance has now become a memory—a special reminder of our furry friends after they cross the rainbow bridge. 🩵💜
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QUILTFEST Day 6
Quilty Fashion!! Well, I have a large list of quilted clothing items I’d LIKE to make, but I haven’t actually made them yet! I’ve made lots of different clothing items, but none from patchwork! I hope to make a jacket this year, but the pile of WIPS and more importantly…the new projects - well, they always draw me in! I will say, quilting is what started garment sewing for me. It happened when I fell in love with a fabric I was using in a quilt and thought…this would make a cute dress! So, I ordered a pattern and gave it a try! This was my very first dress I ever made from a Carolyn Friedlander print that I just LOVED! I think back to this project and giggle a bit because the back of the dress gathered unevenly and was noticeable off, but I wore it anyway! I still think about it anytime I have to gather and ruffle fabric. Ohhh the lessons we learn! But we have to start somewhere, right?! Practice makes progress!! 🫣❤️🪡 #igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfest2025day6 #theduskysparrow #makersofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #garmentsewing #carolynfriedlander #practicemakesprogress
QUILTFEST Day 5
Why do I quilt?
Many years ago I was a yoga teacher and I taught meditation classes. I’d tell my students that different people connect to meditation in different ways and on different levels. Some of us prefer a mantra or an imagine, while others prefer a motion. For me, quilting is my meditation in motion. With every stitch, my mind quiets, letting go of the endless thoughts running wild in my head. Finally, I’m able to clearly and crisply focus on just one thing, the project in front of me. It’s the break my mind needs - more than I often realize. ❤️
I also quilt because it anchors my memories in place. Each piece I create holds moments, emotions, and the stories of the time in which it was made. A fabric diary, stitched together with love. That fact often brings tears to my eyes when I look back on a project. It’s more special than I can describe. ❤️
Most especially, I quilt as a gift—a tangible piece of me for those I love. A way to be remembered, long after the last stitch is sewn. ❤️🪡
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfest2025day5 #quilt #meditationinmotion #quiltersgonnaquilt #theduskysparrow
QUILTFEST Day 4:
My sewing space!! 😍 Ohhhhh, this is my happy place!! It’s hard to believe that an old, classic car repair garage could be transformed into this colorful little studio!! A place that makes my heart purr like a kitten!! My sewing space is more than just a room - it’s where my creativity comes to life, in whatever form I’m feeling at that moment! It’s a dedicated color zone that also happens to be home to my little shop, The Dusky Sparrow! I haven’t always had my own space, so not only do I feel so lucky to have it, I also never take it for granted. The moment I step inside, I feel happiness! It’s an instant mood upgrader, joy booster, vibe-lifter and most importantly, MAGIC MAKER!! It’s where I’m surrounded by endless inspiration, happy stitches and all the creative chaos I could ever hope for!! Did I mention how lucky I feel to have this space?! I have my husband to thank, for letting me take it over and helping me make it what it is today! My MOST favorite room in this world!! 🌈❤️🪡🧵
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfest2025day4 #mysewingspace #quiltersoninstagram #quiltersgonnaquilt #makersofinstagram #theduskysparrow
QUILTFEST Day 3:
My dearly beloved, Bernina! 🥰 She’s practically perfect in every way! 🪡
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Quiltfest Day 2:
My very first quilt was a table runner. In 2018, I took an online class with @amylynise at @therealcraftsy, watching and learning from my dining room table. I have a distinct memory of getting so frustrated at one point that I opened my back door, balled up the quilt top, and threw it outside. I sat there with my head in my hands, completely defeated.
I’m a perfectionist, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get it right—nothing matched. But in that moment, as frustrated as I was, I also fell in love with quilting.
I have the kind of mind that loves the challenge of learning something new. Sometimes, once I’ve figured something out, I get a little bored and start looking for my next creative adventure. But quilting is different—you can never learn everything. And while a quilt may look perfect to others, because it’s handmade, true perfection is impossible. As the maker, you see every flaw. The difference now is that I look at those imperfections with softer, more appreciative eyes.
Quilting is a constant challenge, with an endless well of techniques, trainings, and styles—so deep that no one could ever truly master it all. That is where the true love lies. ❤️
Just like I remember throwing that quilt out the door, I also remember walking back out, picking it up, ironing it, and sitting back down, determined to finish. And I did.
Amy’s class is still one I recommend to so many people. It’s the perfect starter class for someone with no idea where to begin. She’s a kind and thorough teacher. And though she doesn’t know me, she was my very first quilt teacher.
Today, I pulled out that quilt and looked at all the mistakes—the same ones that made me want to give up—and I love that they’re still there. They remind me of how far I’ve come and the journey I’ve taken along the way. 🪡🧵
#igquiltfest2025 #igquiltfest2025day2 #quiltersofinstagram #quiltersgonnaquilt #justmakesomething
QUILTFEST DAY 1:
Hi, I’m Ashley!! I’m so excited (and nervous) to jump into this challenge and introduce myself! 💃🏼
By day, I’m the maker behind The Dusky Sparrow, my new little corner of the internet where I hope to share my love of quilting and beautiful fabrics with fellow makers!! By night, my husband and I are restaurateurs, making sure people are well-fed and happy!! 🪡🍝
Sewing is my creative outlet, my meditation in motion and what calms my inner storms!! I’ve been quilting for about 8 years and I love exploring all different styles.
Aside from that, I’m a bird nerd, a (proud) crazy cat lady, a serial crafter, a huge Disney fan and a lover of hot tea! 🐦🐱🏰🫖
Most importantly, I love my family!! My sweet husband is always my biggest fan and my son, who may be an adult now, well…he’ll always be my baby to me! ❤️
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Summer storms, stitching and the Seven Seas Lagoon. Just a few of my favorite things! 🧵✂️❤️ #EPP #sevenseaslagoon #quiltersofinstagram #magicalmakes #duskysparrow #discoveryisland
