Nantucket Summer & the On Point Pillow (a free tutorial)

I’m channeling spring.  We’ve had the winter to beat all winters in Minnesota, and I know many of you across the country have experienced the same thing. Mind you, I enjoy a pretty snowfall ~ in December and January and even February. But it is now the middle of March. Temps are in the single… Continue reading Nantucket Summer & the On Point Pillow (a free tutorial)

Christmas quilts around the house

Hello quilting friends! I haven’t blogged for nearly a month, and although our conversations are always one-sided (with poor you listening to chatty me), I felt lonesome for my connection with you.  I haven’t done much sewing lately, but I did finish binding a project that I began at fall quilt retreat. I also tossed… Continue reading Christmas quilts around the house

Stars and Stripes: an American flag quilt

For the past few years, I’ve wanted to make an American flag quilt using the Stars and Stripes pattern by Thimble Blossoms. Each year in late spring, tempting photos begin popping up on Instagram, with quilters all over the country sharing their version of the Stars and Stripes quilt. This year, I gave into temptation.… Continue reading Stars and Stripes: an American flag quilt

June Sew Sampler box with Fat Quarter Shop

Hello quilting friends!  I can\'t believe how quickly this summer is flying by. And I can\'t believe that it\'s already July 11 and I’m just now sharing my giddiness over the June Sew Sampler box from Fat Quarter Shop. This box is called Block Party, but it sure made me want to throw a sewing… Continue reading June Sew Sampler box with Fat Quarter Shop