Quilting brings out the squirrel in me. I see a shiny nut and think, “Oh, that’s pretty! I need that.” Moments later, I see another nut and think, “Oh wait, that’s pretty too!” Scrappy quilts set my heart on fire, but so do two-color quilts. When it comes to color, I love soft pastels, but… Continue reading Pumpkin Run featuring Essex Yarn Dyed Linen
Tag: table runner
New Pattern: Snowbound
Don’t worry quilting friends . . . I haven’t taken leave of my seasonal senses! Summer is right around the corner, but here I am, showing you a winter tablerunner. The reality is, now is the time to plan (and start) your winter and Christmas quilting projects, especially if you are sewing any gifts. So,… Continue reading New Pattern: Snowbound
Free tutorials: Small projects to keep you busy during stressful times
Hello friends! I just wanted to remind you that I have several Free Tutorials on my website. The projects are small, so they are easy to sew from your stash. Many of us turn to sewing when we are worried or need an escape, and I think all of us may be experiencing that right now! … Continue reading Free tutorials: Small projects to keep you busy during stressful times
Flying Geese blocks featuring the Harvest Road collection
Hello quilting friends! I hope you all had a joyous holiday and are excited about the coming New Year. I’ve been thankful for a quiet December. Besides enjoying time with family, I worked on my 2020 calendar, read, wrote project lists and goals, and watched some favorite old movies. I also did a bit of… Continue reading Flying Geese blocks featuring the Harvest Road collection
A fat quarter quilt top finish
This week I finished a special quilt top, one made out of beautiful fat quarters I have gathered over the past year. It’s a mix of dusty, denim blues and soft pinky-reds. I’ve sent it off to the quilter to be finished, and I can’t wait for it to return! The pattern is called… Continue reading A fat quarter quilt top finish