Pumpkin Run featuring Essex Yarn Dyed Linen

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

Starry Stockings: a cozy, country version

Hello! It’s May 5, and it’s the third straight day we’ve had glorious weather in Minnesota.  With high temps hovering around 70 degrees, plenty of sunshine and a light breeze, you’d think I’d be planning my flower pot strategy for the coming season. Well, hopefully this weekend I'll focus on flowers.  But this evening, I… Continue reading Starry Stockings: a cozy, country version

New pattern: Starry Stockings

Hello quilting friends!  I’m excited to share my newest pattern with you today: Starry Stockings! I have wanted to design a quilt featuring Christmas stockings for quite some time, but I had to let my ideas percolate for several months. I initially envisioned a large quilt comprised of many stockings, and I did several sketches.… Continue reading New pattern: Starry Stockings

Pumpkin Run: a denim blue version

Hello quilting friends! In July, I shared my new tablerunner pattern with you: Pumpkin Run. I also admitted to being addicted to making pumpkin quilts.  Well, my issue in that regard continues . . . I’ve made another Pumpkin Run! What happened is quite simple.  I wasn’t even finished sewing my first Pumpkin Run (featuring… Continue reading Pumpkin Run: a denim blue version