Hello quilting friends! Earlier this week I shared my new pattern, the HO HO HO pillow. Today I’m tickled to share two HO HO HO pillows made by my friend and pattern tester extraordinaire, Sylvia. Aren’t they darling? One of my favorite things about designing patterns is seeing them made up by other quilters. It's… Continue reading More HO HO HO pillows!
Tag: Primitive Gatherings
New pattern: Frosty Forest
Last year as I was taking down my Christmas decorations after the holidays, it occurred to me that I have a lot of Christmas quilts but not many winter quilts. The winter season is LONG in Minnesota, with snow and bitter cold lasting well into March and sometimes even April. So, I began scheming and… Continue reading New pattern: Frosty Forest
Free pattern: Moda’s Charm Star featuring farmhouse prints
A couple of months ago I enjoyed a quilting retreat with friends. We packed a lot of laughing, sewing and snacking into three days. It’s a low-key gathering where we each go at our own pace. Some ladies complete several small projects, while others work on large projects that probably won’t get finished until the… Continue reading Free pattern: Moda’s Charm Star featuring farmhouse prints
Harmony fat quarter quilt featuring Farmhouse Flannels II
Our nephew Adam will graduate from high school this May, and I’ve completed his flannel quilt with a few months to spare. Last fall I asked Adam if he had any special requests for his graduation quilt, or if he would trust me to select the pattern and colors. He texted back, “I trust you… Continue reading Harmony fat quarter quilt featuring Farmhouse Flannels II
Finally . . . a flannel quilt for Brad
Last spring, I made a college graduation quilt for Haley’s boyfriend. When I showed it to my husband, he asked, “Is that for me?” He knew darn well that it was for Cameron, but I felt a twinge of guilt. I realized I hadn’t made a quilt just for Brad in several years. When I… Continue reading Finally . . . a flannel quilt for Brad