Hello quilting friends! Summer is winding down, which is always bittersweet. I hate to say goodbye to lake days and summer sunshine, but I also feel the gentle pull of autumn with its rich colors and cooler weather. Those feelings are mirrored in my sewing room, as I continue to wrap up summer sewing projects… Continue reading August Update: Hexie flowers, Sail Quilt, Alabama Quilt
New project} Sail quilt
Three years ago, in the spring of 2023 to be exact, I purchased the Sail quilt pattern by Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms. This was shortly after she had released her Nantucket Summer collection for the second time, and my Instagram feed was filled with quilters who were making the Sail quilt. As a lake-loving… Continue reading New project} Sail quilt
EPP} Hexie flower July update
Hello quilting friends! I hope the month of July has been treating you well. We’ve been busy with work and family gatherings, so I haven’t had much time for sewing. During a couple of car trips to see relatives, I was able to work on my EPP hexie flower project: a Jelly Garden quilt (pattern… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower July update
A Lakeside Star finish and a pattern sale
Hello quilting friends! Many of us are experiencing extreme heat this month, along with poor air quality due to the numerous wildfires in Canada and the United States. My prayers are with the firefighters, first responders and all whose health has been impacted by these situations. It’s a small thing, but in case these events… Continue reading A Lakeside Star finish and a pattern sale
Alabama Quilt} Block one
Hello quilting friends! I hope you are enjoying the first half of summer! We have been busy with lots of family activities, mostly centered around our sweet new granddaughter. As a result, I haven’t had much time to sew. But I am not complaining one bit. I am so thankful for my family and the… Continue reading Alabama Quilt} Block one