Quilting friends, I have a confession. Lately, I am all over the place with my quilting and crocheting. There are so many fun projects I want to tackle, and dozens of ideas are popping around in my brain. Does the same thing happen to you? In my attempt to focus, I make very dedicated and… Continue reading Pink patchwork Christmas quilt
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Country Sampler: Decorating with quilts
Hello quilting friends! How many of you share my love for the magazine, Country Sampler? (I think I just heard a loud, collective “I DO!”) We love the beautiful photos and feature stories, the inspiring how-to projects and the scrumptious recipes. The magazine gives us a warm and cozy glimpse into other homes and sparks… Continue reading Country Sampler: Decorating with quilts
Sewing blue
If someone were to ask me my favorite color, my immediate answer would be blue. It’s the same answer I would have given as a young girl, and it still feels true today. Oddly enough, I don’t typically decorate my home with blue accessories. Also, very few of the quilts I’ve made in recent years… Continue reading Sewing blue
March Box in a Box blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop
It’s March in Minnesota. A little over a week ago, we had one day where temps soared into the 70s. Then just two days ago, parts of our state saw 8 inches of snow! It can make a person a little cranky. Thank goodness I’m part of the 2017 Patchwork Quilt Along with FatQuarter Shop. I’m… Continue reading March Box in a Box blocks: Patchwork Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop
Simple Zipper Bag: Preparing for some "slowdown sewing"
This year I promised myself that I would do more “slowdown sewing.” It’s a loose term I’m using to define projects that . . . a. have no deadlineb. probably involve some handworkc. possibly require me to learn a new technique or try a new productd. most likely can be done in a comfy chair… Continue reading Simple Zipper Bag: Preparing for some "slowdown sewing"