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
Tag: Indigo Chambray
New mini pattern: Joy
Last year I released two new mini patterns that were very popular: Juniper and Jolly. Many of you contacted me to say that you had made either Juniper or Jolly as a Christmas gift. My heart is full to know that you’ve sewn up a Carried Away Quilting pattern and then gifted it to someone… Continue reading New mini pattern: Joy
A quilted book sleeve
Today I want to share a wonderful free pattern I came across recently: the Elsinore Book Sleeve. Designed by Alexa of The Wannabe Grandma, this free pattern includes instructions to make a small, medium or large quilted sleeve to protect your favorite book! I made the large sleeve for my new Bible. Alexa’s pattern is… Continue reading A quilted book sleeve
Juniper & Jolly on chambray
Recently I introduced two new holiday mini patterns: Juniper & Jolly. These 18 1/2” cuties can be made into festive pillows or wall hangings. I’m excited to display my finished pillows this Christmas season, but I was curious to see how they might look with a denim background. So, I spent a few happy hours… Continue reading Juniper & Jolly on chambray
Stars and Stripes: and American flag quilt
For the past few years, I’ve wanted to make an American flag quilt using the Stars and Stripes pattern by Thimble Blossoms. Each year in late spring, tempting photos begin popping up on Instagram, with quilters all over the country sharing their version of the Stars and Stripes quilt. This year, I gave into temptation.… Continue reading Stars and Stripes: and American flag quilt