VA Fibre Arts Blog

Hello! My name is VA (they/them) and Welcome to my Blog, VA Fibre Arts!

I am a beginner quilter and quilt pattern designer, but I've been sewing for most of my life. This blog was made to share the skills and lessons I've been learning, as well as the struggles and mistakes. Below, you can find all the posts I've made on a variety of topics I've been interested in, including some tips for fellow beginners, quilting research, my regular project updates, and quilting and sewing experiments.

If you'd like to get to know me a little better, please send me a message through my contact page or follow me on Instagram @vafibrearts. I would love to have you come along with me on my learning journey!

Seasonal Goal Update: Winter 2026

Hello Friends and Welcome Winter! After several weeks of snow, the Winter season has finally arrived! Despite the snow, it's been a pretty warm start to the season so far! Meara and I have continued to enjoy beautiful Wintery walks without needing to wade through deep snow or encountering too many slippy spots! Unfortunately for my husband's family, the warmer temperatures mean that the lake hasn't frozen yet, so the ice fishing season hasn't begun. But I'm sure they'll h

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Dec 23, 20257 min read

Lupine and Laughter: Mystery Musings

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! This morning, my community opened a millennium time capsule, prepared for us back in 2000! Nothing inside was mind boggling, but the contents painted a beautiful picture of small town life at the turn of the century! Gas and grocery receipts giving an idea of the cost of living; newspaper and cassette recordings of local radio stations to share important events in from the time; pamphlets from schools, churches, and local politicians speaking

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Dec 16, 20254 min read

Project Update: 09.12.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! After another few weeks on the market, the house has had several new visitors, but no new offers. Waiting for someone to show interest is certainly not my favourite part of the house selling experience, but there's nothing I can do about it and this is the slow time of year for house sales, so wait I must! In the meantime, I've been doing my best to keep the sewing studio neat while working on several different quilt projects, let's take a loo

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Dec 9, 20255 min read

Midnight Circus: December Quarter Square Triangle Units

Hello Friends and Happy December! The last few weeks have been a mess of alternating weather patterns, bouncing between snow and sun, wind and rain, then back through it all again! But now that December has arrived, we seem to have settled into snow season, and with lots of time to spare before Winter officially arrives in a few weeks! Of course, December's arrival also brings us one step closer to completing our Midnight Circus quilts! Let's take a look at the new units!

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Dec 2, 20254 min read

Colour Scheming: Lupine and Laughter

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! Now that we've reached the end of November, I'm looking forward to starting a new quilt along soon! Over the past few years, I've enjoyed participating in Bonnie Hunter 's annual mystery quilt projects! So far, I've pieced Chilhowie (2022) and Indigo Way (2023), and have Old Town (2024) in progress. None of them have been completely quilted yet, but I do have plans to remedy that soon! This year's pattern is called Lupine and Laughter a

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Nov 25, 20254 min read

Project Update: 18.11.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! I hope you've all come with treats, because today is Meara's fourth birthday! At this point in her life, she's a fully matured adult dog, but still shows off her puppy enthusiasm when she gets excited! While she's always happy to play a silly game, Meara spends most of her time napping, watching the road through the front window, and always keeps an ear open for the sound of car doors so she can be the first to greet any visitors! Here's to

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Nov 18, 20255 min read

My Method: Tips for Flying Geese

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! Last week, November arrived with beautiful Autumnal weather; though overcast, it was still pretty warm! But that changed this weekend when we got our second snow of the season, and it stuck this time. I'm not very fond of the cold weather, so I'm not thrilled that Winter is making itself known already, but it's pretty normal to have snow at this time of year, so I suppose I should be used to it by now. Of course, the cold weather just gives m

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Nov 11, 20256 min read

Midnight Circus: November Flying Goose Units

Hello Friends and Happy November! Over the weekend, Daylight Savings came to an end, giving me an extra hour of sleep and poor Meara an existential crisis! Like most dogs, she can't read a clock and doesn't understand why bedtime and walkies are delayed. In time, her internal clock will sync up with Standard time, but for now, she'll have a few extra hours of pouting each day. And along with the change to Standard time, we've also started a new month, which means a new upda

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Nov 4, 20255 min read

Project Update: 21.10.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! As the season progresses, I've been enjoying the feeling of Autumn! I really love the contrast of the brightly coloured leaves against the grey and overcast skies, the symphony of wind and rain, and the feeling of cool air on my face while I'm out walking with Meara. A truly lovely time of year! While it's nice to get out and enjoy the season up close, it also makes a beautiful backdrop for a productive day in the sewing room! Ice Cream Soda

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Oct 21, 20254 min read

The Generations Quilt: October 2025 Project Meeting

Hello Friends and Welcome! Earlier this month, Mom and I had the chance to visit Grandma and talk a little more about our plans for the Generations Quilt project moving forward! For anyone who hasn't been following along; the Generations Quilt project is an intergenerational quilt collaboration between myself, my Mom, my Grandma, and my Great Grandmother. We started with a collection of Dresden Plate and Six Pointed Star blocks left behind when my Great Grandmother passed

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Oct 14, 20255 min read