Last April, my friend Sylvia and I visited a lovely quilt shop in Rogers, Minnesota: Quilted Treasures. We spent a happy hour perusing all of the beautiful bolts, kits and quilts on display. I purchased several individual fat quarters by Art Gallery Fabrics, from a handful of their designers' past collections. I chose from the… Continue reading Journeys quilt
Buffalo Check Table Topper: Halloween version
Hello quilting friends! In April I shared a new pattern with you, the Buffalo Check Table Topper, which includes instructions for two toppers, one for Halloween and one for Christmas. Today I’m popping in to let you know that Midnight Magic II fabric by April Rosenthal (Moda) is finally shipping to stores, and it’s a… Continue reading Buffalo Check Table Topper: Halloween version
New pattern: Spruce Lane table topper
The day after Thanksgiving when the men in my family go ice fishing up north, my daughter and I typically decorate the house for Christmas. We take breaks to watch movies and eat leftovers, but for the most part, Taunja goes into tree trimming mode, and poor Haley is the overburdened assistant. As much as… Continue reading New pattern: Spruce Lane table topper
Lakeside Star featuring Yuletide Gatherings flannels
A few months ago when Moda started sharing teaser photos of an upcoming flannel collection called “Yuletide Gatherings” by Primitive Gatherings, I knew immediately that I would need this fabric in my life. Soft, high quality Moda flannels to keep me snuggly warm during harsh winter months Traditional Christmas reds and greens made vibrant by… Continue reading Lakeside Star featuring Yuletide Gatherings flannels
Autumn mug rugs
While it’s only early September, the leaves are already starting to turn colors in central Minnesota. Autumn is glorious but brief here, so it’s best to embrace the change of seasons. In that spirit, this past weekend I gifted my daughter and my son’s girlfriend with new autumn mugs and mug rugs. If you are… Continue reading Autumn mug rugs