Have you ever tried foundation paper piecing? Years ago, I attempted a small paper piecing project with a friend, and we both really struggled. (We didn’t come to tears, but there may have been some cursing!) I had a hard time wrapping my brain around aligning pieces of fabric on the underside of paper and… Continue reading Vintage Milkmaid’s Star Block with Fat Quarter Shop
New pattern: Holiday Latte Mug Rug
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in today with a new pattern for you: the Holiday Latte Mug Rug! This is a two-for-one pattern, as it includes instructions for both Christmas and autumn versions. You’ll be stitching up darling mugs featuring evergreen trees or pumpkins, flanked by an area to set your actual mug! The mug… Continue reading New pattern: Holiday Latte Mug Rug
Prairie Paws wall hanging
Hello there, quilting friends! Have you been sewing much in these early weeks of summer? We like to be outdoors as often as possible, taking full advantage of this fleeting season. However, Minnesota (like much of the country) has experienced several stretches of rainy days, as well as days that have been excessively hot and… Continue reading Prairie Paws wall hanging
Cheerful granny square blanket is finished!
Hello friends! I’m popping in today to share a happy crochet moment with you . . . my cheerful granny square blanket is complete! From start to finish, this project was a joy for me to make. Both on the blog and on my socials, you encouraged my progress each step of the way. Thank… Continue reading Cheerful granny square blanket is finished!
Gumdrops quilt is finished
Hello quilting friends! I hope you all are doing well! I’m having a “slowdown Saturday.” There is nothing on my calendar and my husband is busy golfing, so I’m putzing around the house, doing a little rearranging of the pretties. My blue Gumdrops quilt top has been quilted and bound, so I brought out my… Continue reading Gumdrops quilt is finished