A couple of months ago I enjoyed a quilting retreat with friends. We packed a lot of laughing, sewing and snacking into three days. It’s a low-key gathering where we each go at our own pace. Some ladies complete several small projects, while others work on large projects that probably won’t get finished until the… Continue reading Free pattern: Moda’s Charm Star featuring farmhouse prints
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A farmhouse style graduation quilt for Haley
In the blink of any eye, our spunky little girl with blonde pigtails is all grown up and ready to make her mark on the world. Last Friday our daughter Haley graduated from college with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education. She already has a teaching position lined up for next year, and we… Continue reading A farmhouse style graduation quilt for Haley
Kindness Quilt: A gift for a new little blessing
In 2020 I joined a mystery sew along hosted by Sweet Treasures Quilts called the Kindness Project. The goal was to make a quilt and gift it to someone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I finished my quilt top and then tucked it away . . . pondering who to gift it to. I knew… Continue reading Kindness Quilt: A gift for a new little blessing
New pattern: Buffalo Check Table Topper
Last year you all shared a lot of love for my new buffalo check patterns, which included two bed quilts (Buffalo Check Winter and Buffalo Check Autumn) and the Buffalo Check Christmas Runner. I also heard from some of you that while you like table runners, you really prefer table toppers! Well, I aim to… Continue reading New pattern: Buffalo Check Table Topper
Brenda Riddle’s “Sophie” collection ships to stores
Brenda Riddle’s new “Sophie” fabric collection has finally shipped to quilt stores! Sophie is the sweet pink and green collection that I used for my newest quilt pattern, By the Hours. With delicate florals and cheerful gingham prints, "Sophie" is perfect for a baby quilt or any spring sewing project you may have in mind.… Continue reading Brenda Riddle’s “Sophie” collection ships to stores