The Good Life: two fun projects and two super giveaways with Stitches \’n Giggles

(giveaway now closed)Hello Quilting Friends! I know many of you are huge fans of the fabric designers, Bonnie & Camille(Moda Fabrics).  This talented mother-daughter duo thrills us with lovely collections that are both trendy and traditional, and always include their signature colors.Like me, I’m sure you’ve been waiting impatiently for the arrival of their newest… Continue reading The Good Life: two fun projects and two super giveaways with Stitches \’n Giggles

June Round the Corner blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop

Hello quilting friends! Can you believe we’re already six months into the 2017 Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop? I sure have enjoyed the process of sewing just a few cute blocks each month. Last month I shared my six Homestead blocks and 10 piecing tips. This month\'s block is called Round the Corner.  Although there are… Continue reading June Round the Corner blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop

May Homestead blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop

It\'s the middle of May, which means it\'s time for another update on the 2017 Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop.  Last month I shared my six Star & Cross Blocks, and this month we make our Homestead blocks. These blocks are much easier to put together, as there aren\'t any tricky seams to match.   I am… Continue reading May Homestead blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop

A "Little Red" tote bag

Apparently I have a new addiction quilting friends, because I’m back today with another fun tote bag starring those darling Sweet Fruit Handles (Atsuko Originals by Lecien). I’m also happy to feature a terrific single-block pattern by a talented pattern designer, Gracey of Burlap and Blossom Patterns. Here she is, Little Red Riding Hood all decked out in… Continue reading A "Little Red" tote bag

Impressions Orange Peel Templates: a giveaway with Fat Quarter Shop

Update: Giveaway closed Today seems like a great day to announce a fun giveaway with Fat Quarter Shop! In December I received their fabulous Sew Sampler box, and it included a set of Impressions Orange Peel Templates. That was the nudge I needed to begin my first orange peel quilt, and I’d love for one of… Continue reading Impressions Orange Peel Templates: a giveaway with Fat Quarter Shop