Recently I shared my Vintage Halloween Economy Blocks on the blog, and I promised you there would be a tutorial. So today I’ll be sharing some information on how I made my blocks, including tools, tips, measurements and basic assembly instructions. This post is not a pattern for a full quilt, so there will not be… Continue reading Economy Block tutorial
Month: October 2020
Vintage Halloween Economy Blocks
I have a weakness for vintage inspired children’s fabrics. They remind me of my favorite children’s books . . . tender stories of sweet boys and girls finding adventures in their everyday lives, learning lessons of kindness, honesty, resilience and even bravery. Every illustration was a small work of art, inviting me to another place… Continue reading Vintage Halloween Economy Blocks
Winner of the Snowy Truck panel from Quilt Girls
Well, this couldn\'t be more timely. Today is the day I announce the winner of the Snowy Truck quilt panel from the sweet folks at Quilt Girls, and just take a look at the winter wonderland outside my sewing room window. As we say in Minnesota, "Uff da!" Sure, freshly fallen snow clinging to… Continue reading Winner of the Snowy Truck panel from Quilt Girls
Giveaway: Snowy truck quilt panel from Quilt Girls
Christmas is right around the corner. Before too long, my yard will be blanketed with snow and you’ll find me in a flurry of activity, trying to properly prepare for the holiday season. To embrace the inevitable, I thought it might be fun to hold a giveaway! Thanks to the generous folks at Quilt Girls,… Continue reading Giveaway: Snowy truck quilt panel from Quilt Girls
Star Watch: a Christmas version
Hello quilting friends! I hope you all are well and finding time to sew to your heart’s content. Yesterday I spent some happy hours in my sewing room and I want to share my progress with you. I’m sewing a Christmas version of my Start Watch jelly roll pattern. Since last winter, I’ve been… Continue reading Star Watch: a Christmas version