I store my fabric scraps and fat quarters in smaller plastic bins on open shelves in my sewing room. It’s not very fancy, but it’s efficient and I enjoy seeing what I have, at a glance, from my sewing station. I organize my fabric by color until a project idea begins to percolate. Then I… Continue reading Lakeside Star: Sewing from my stash
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Pattern sale at Carried Away Quilting!
Hello quilting friends! Are you "season confused" like I am? It's not even Halloween yet, but there is snow in the forecast. I love sewing "in season" so I should be working on autumn projects. However, at the first sign of flurries, I'll probably want to bust out the Christmas fabrics. I've got you covered… Continue reading Pattern sale at Carried Away Quilting!
Pattern Sale at Carried Away Quilting!
Hello quilting friends! We are facing winter storm warnings in the week ahead, according to the weatherman. It’s only February, so I guess this cruel weather pattern is to be expected in Minnesota. But I am really looking forward to springtime. I have had enough of icy roads, mounds of snow, and bitter winds. Bah… Continue reading Pattern Sale at Carried Away Quilting!
Christmas quilts around the house
Hello quilting friends! I haven’t blogged for nearly a month, and although our conversations are always one-sided (with poor you listening to chatty me), I felt lonesome for my connection with you. I haven’t done much sewing lately, but I did finish binding a project that I began at fall quilt retreat. I also tossed… Continue reading Christmas quilts around the house
Lakeside Star featuring Yuletide Gatherings flannels
A few months ago when Moda started sharing teaser photos of an upcoming flannel collection called “Yuletide Gatherings” by Primitive Gatherings, I knew immediately that I would need this fabric in my life. Soft, high quality Moda flannels to keep me snuggly warm during harsh winter months Traditional Christmas reds and greens made vibrant by… Continue reading Lakeside Star featuring Yuletide Gatherings flannels