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!

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

Midnight Circus: October Four Patch Units

Hello Friends and Happy October! When a month starts on a Wednesday like this October did, I inevitably spend the first week anticipating...

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Oct 7, 20254 min read

Project Update: 30.09.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome! As I've been settling into the Autumn season and the spontaneous schedule of house showings, it's been...

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Sep 30, 20254 min read

Seasonal Goal Update: Autumn 2025

Hello Friends and Happy Autumn! The first few days of the new season have arrived in a rainy and overcast fashion, which in my opinion is...

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Sep 23, 20256 min read

Project Update: 16.09.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! After a month of cleaning up and packing away, our house is finally ready for the market! The listing...

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Sep 16, 20255 min read

Life Update: 09.09.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome! The last few weeks have been really busy for me as I've been preparing for a big change; I'm moving! I had...

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Sep 9, 20255 min read

Midnight Circus: September Fabric Selection

Hello Friends and Welcome! My apologies for the delayed posting of this year's quilt along pattern. Unfortunately, while drafting this...

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Sep 3, 20255 min read

Project Update: 19.08.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome! August has been an unexpectedly busy month for me! Though the busyness is good, it has been taking time away...

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Aug 19, 20253 min read

Project Update: 05.08.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! With another week of Summer behind us, I'm feeling like the season is flying by! This past weekend was a...

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Aug 5, 20255 min read

Pattern Preview: 2025-2026 Quilt Along

Hello Friends and Welcome! With the weeks of Summer passing by, I decided to take some time to focus on finishing the first test of my...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read

Project Update: 22.07.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome! Last week, I spent some time visiting with family! My sister was on vacation for the week and my Mom is...

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Jul 22, 20254 min read

Sharing My Method: Prepared Edge Piecing

Hello Friends and Welcome! This week, I'm planning to spend a few days visiting with my Mom and Sister! We have plans to see a production...

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Jul 15, 20253 min read

Project Update: 08.07.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! With the Summer season well underway, I've been enjoying the warm weather outside when it's not...

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Jul 8, 20253 min read

Quilt Show Journal: Quilt Canada 2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! A few weeks ago, I shared some of my favourite quilts from a small, local quilt show , but this week, I'm...

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Jul 1, 20255 min read

Seasonal Goal Update: Summer 2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Summer! It has been a very hot start to the season here in Southern Ontario, with a record high temperature...

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Jun 24, 20258 min read

Quilt Show Journal: Quilted Treasures 2025

Hello Friends and Welcome Back! A few weeks ago, I invited my Mom and Aunt to visit a quilt show hosted by a local quilt guild! This show...

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Jun 17, 20254 min read

Project Update: 10.06.2025

Hello Friends and Welcome! With the Blackwork Roads quilt along coming to an end last week, I've been setting my sights towards our...

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Jun 10, 20255 min read