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
A summer Rectangly quilt and pattern sale
A few weeks ago, I shared pictures of a new quilt top . . . a red, white and blue version of my newest quilt pattern, Rectangly. Can you believe it has already been quilted and bound? Now we can enjoy it for the rest of the summer! While my original Rectangly quilt was soft… Continue reading A summer Rectangly quilt and pattern sale
EPP} Hexie flower count is 16
My English Paper Piecing journey continues, quilting friends, and I am happy to say that I am halfway to my summer goal of making 32 hexie flowers. I began working on these red, white and blue one-inch hexies back in April. I now have 16 hexie flowers; the newest five flowers are shown in the… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower count is 16
Alabama Quilt} Cutting the pretty fabric
Hello quilting friends! May I pop in quickly and share something that has put a spring in my step? My friend Ibby and I are always on the same quilty wavelength. We live a few hours away from each other, but we chat daily. It’s spooky how often we text each other and discover we… Continue reading Alabama Quilt} Cutting the pretty fabric
Rectangly quilt in red, white and blue
Have you seen my newest fat quarter quilt pattern called Rectangly? It’s my fresh take on a traditional courthouse steps design. My original sample of Rectangly featured a color palette of calming blues and taupes. I made a second Rectangly quilt top with vibrant reds and blues, creating a summertime picnic feeling. I just love… Continue reading Rectangly quilt in red, white and blue