I try to live my life by a “see the good, believe the best” mantra, which is grounded in my Christian faith. I devote time every day to being thankful for my ongoing blessings – health, family, friends, home, a good job and creative pursuits. And then there are daily, specific blessings that I remind… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower grows
Tag: Next Up
Next Up quilt is pretty in pink
There is a blanket of fresh snow on my yard, so it seems like the perfect time to share pictures of my “Next Up” springtime quilt! I finished the quilt top in February, and my friend and longarm quilter, Katy of Woods Edge Quilting, was able to turn it around quickly. After I finished the… Continue reading Next Up quilt is pretty in pink
Quilt top finish: Next Up for spring!
Hello quilting friends! I hope you had a sweet Valentine’s Day! I spent most of my "heart day" sewing and crocheting while watching the Olympics. Even though I was cheering on all of the athletes, I did manage to get quite a bit done. In fact, I finished my Next Up quilt that blogged about… Continue reading Quilt top finish: Next Up for spring!
A Next Up quilt for spring!
Last September I purchased two small fat quarter bundles from one of my local quilt shops, Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe. Since then, the bundles have been eye candy in my sewing room. I just couldn’t decide which pattern I wanted to sew with them. (Such a conundrum - I know you can relate!) Well, I finally… Continue reading A Next Up quilt for spring!
Next Up: a cozy winter quilt
Hello! I hope you all are well and that all of my quilting friends in the United States enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving! The last time I posted, I shared that my husband and I were living in temporary housing while we searched for a home in a new community in central Minnesota. I am happy… Continue reading Next Up: a cozy winter quilt