It’s official. Quilters aren’t the only ones who experience fabric addiction. The other night my mom texted me to say that she might take up quilting. It turns out she wasn’t serious about the quilting part, she just wanted a good excuse to buy bundles of the new “Calico Days” fabric by Lori Holt for Riley… Continue reading Calico Days Cocoa Cups
Month: December 2015
Romantic Patchwork Pillow
Earlier in December I stopped at an antique store and found a lovely loop of vintage crocheted trim that was still attached to a band of white linen. It likely came off of a very pretty pillow case, and my plan was to reuse part of it on a smaller, decorative pillow. I just needed… Continue reading Romantic Patchwork Pillow
Barn wood backdrop for Moda Love Quilt
Hello quilting friends! I’ve had some requests for information on the barn wood backdrop for my “Moda Love Charm Quilt.” While I can’t take credit for the construction, I can give you the scoop on how and whywe put it together.I’m a fusser. I like putzing around in my house and making it pretty and… Continue reading Barn wood backdrop for Moda Love Quilt
Holiday Book Bag
Every year as I decorate my home for the holidays, I also set out the children’s books. I guess it’s kind of silly now, since my children are 17 and 19, but I love these books. Truth be told, I miss the days of snuggling with my kids and reading these stories every December.Flipping through… Continue reading Holiday Book Bag
Winner: Spread Some Christmas Cheer Giveaway
Okay, okay . . . I realize you just want to know the name of the winner from my “Spread Some Christmas Cheer Giveaway”, but first things first.I want to thank everyone who posted comments on Instagram and on my blog. After totaling up the comments on Instagram, the reposts on Instagram, and the comments on… Continue reading Winner: Spread Some Christmas Cheer Giveaway