Hello quilting friends! According to the calendar, this past Tuesday marked the first day of spring. But those of us who live in Minnesota aren’t fooled by mere dates on a calendar. It’s still winter here. On Friday morning I woke up to a fresh batch of snow covering everything in sight, and more snow… Continue reading Nestled: a whimsical Christmas version
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Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: A finished quilt
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in to show you a recent finish, even though it’s out of season. (Such is the life of a quilter, am I right?) In December I shared a quick quilt top I enjoyed putting together using a “Blizzard” panel by Sweetwater, some Christmas prints from my stash and one of… Continue reading Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: A finished quilt
Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: a quick quilt
I’ve been making quilts for a LONG time. In fact, I made my first quilt in 1992 . . . an Eleanor Burns “Around the World – Quilt in a Day” project. Thirty-one years later, you’d think some of the thrill would have worn off. Sure, there have been projects so frustrating or tedious that… Continue reading Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: a quick quilt
Starry Stockings: a cozy, country version
Hello! It’s May 5, and it’s the third straight day we’ve had glorious weather in Minnesota. With high temps hovering around 70 degrees, plenty of sunshine and a light breeze, you’d think I’d be planning my flower pot strategy for the coming season. Well, hopefully this weekend I'll focus on flowers. But this evening, I… Continue reading Starry Stockings: a cozy, country version
New pattern: Starry Stockings
Hello quilting friends! I’m excited to share my newest pattern with you today: Starry Stockings! I have wanted to design a quilt featuring Christmas stockings for quite some time, but I had to let my ideas percolate for several months. I initially envisioned a large quilt comprised of many stockings, and I did several sketches.… Continue reading New pattern: Starry Stockings