Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: A finished quilt

Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in to show you a recent finish, even though it’s out of season. (Such is the life of a quilter, am I right?) In December I shared a quick quilt top I enjoyed putting together using a “Blizzard” panel by Sweetwater, some Christmas prints from my stash and one of… Continue reading Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: A finished quilt

Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: a quick quilt

I’ve been making quilts for a LONG time. In fact, I made my first quilt in 1992 . . . an Eleanor Burns “Around the World – Quilt in a Day” project. Thirty-one years later, you’d think some of the thrill would have worn off. Sure, there have been projects so frustrating or tedious that… Continue reading Sweetwater’s Blizzard Panel: a quick quilt

Winner of the Snowy Truck panel from Quilt Girls

Well, this couldn\'t be more timely.  Today is the day I announce the winner of the Snowy Truck quilt panel from the sweet folks at Quilt Girls, and just take a look at the winter wonderland outside my sewing room window.  As we say in Minnesota, "Uff da!"     Sure, freshly fallen snow clinging to… Continue reading Winner of the Snowy Truck panel from Quilt Girls

Giveaway: Snowy truck quilt panel from Quilt Girls

Christmas is right around the corner. Before too long, my yard will be blanketed with snow and you’ll find me in a flurry of activity, trying to properly prepare for the holiday season. To embrace the inevitable, I thought it might be fun to hold a giveaway! Thanks to the generous folks at Quilt Girls,… Continue reading Giveaway: Snowy truck quilt panel from Quilt Girls