It’s September, the temperatures are cooling and I feel like I’m already behind in my crafting schedule. As quilters, a top priority becomes the need to plan and organize quilt projects in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Today, I have some clear steps and great tools to help you organize, prioritize and make a plan…
Yesterday, I put all of the Christmas decorations away and now I feel like I’m ready for the New Year. I love fresh starts and new projects! Today, I have some 2022 project ideas to share with you, but first I’ll tell you about all the things happening in my small world. I took a…
I’m excited to share my Stripology Ruler product review with you today! I had heard such great things about this new Creative Grids ruler from customers and my co-workers, that I had to try it out for myself. And it did not disappoint. I’ll share what I like most about it and why I think…
In California, fire season is lasting longer than ever with warmer and drier conditions persisting. Since the beginning of 2020, over 4 million acres have burned in California. As of this morning, nearly 4,100 firefighters continue to battle 22 wildfires across the state. I’ve had many people ask about donating quilts for fire victims and today I’ve…
How’s everyone doing out there? Sheltering in place is a blessing in disguise for many, especially if you have a creative hobby that you love. I’ve been happily working on some new BOM (block of the month) blocks that I’m loving. First up is the Safe At Home Modern Row by Row Quilt from Sara…
My heart is full as I get to introduce you to my newest granddaughter, Clara Grace! She was born on March 27, at 8 lbs. 5 oz. and is now baby sister to Amelia. After being 7 days overdue, it was time to “get this party started” as my daughter, Kelly, put it. Everything went…
Thanks for taking a look at my patterns. I have a growing number of quilt designs which can be purchased in my Etsy Shop. Currently they are all available in pdf format; Arrow Stone is available in pdf and paper format. My Patterns All of my patterns are available in PDF form at my Etsy…
I think I would be happy just making quilt blocks, forever. I never get bored of doing it. Each one is a challenge in its own way. Picking out the fabric is probably the most fun part. And then figuring out how I want to piece it together. Generally, I read over the instructions and…
I have two finished quilts to show you today! I got the final borders on my Sugar Block Sampler from last year. I love it! This was from the 2016 Sugar Block Club hosted by Amy Gibson at Stichery Dickory Dock. I’ve handed the quilt off to my longarm quilter so it’s not actually finished,…
This may not be true for everyone, but I spy summer all around me! I love the beginning of this season. The days are long and there’s so much summer left in front of you. Plus my flowers are blooming, my vegetables are ripening and baby birds are leaving their nest. Just yesterday, I took…
I have a few more things to share with you that I didn’t include in Sunday’s Sew Thankful post. I wanted to let you know about a few things happening at the Fat Quarter Shop. First of all, they have 20% OFF ALL ART GALLERY FABRICS with coupon code: AG2014. This offer will continue until…
It’s been a whole week since I’ve blogged and I have missed you guys! Lots of stuff going on in the classroom and in the sewing room! I’ve been teaching a lot lately, and that is always fun! Here’s what I’ve been up to in my sewing room: I finished my Summer Stars block by…
