UFO’s. Orphaned blocks. We’ve all got them. Some of us have A LOT of them. Other’s, only a few. But, we’ve got ’em. Maybe one of your UFO’s began from a new block a member shared at your quilt guild meeting. Or, you saw a quilt in a magazine and decided to give it a Read More
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Woohoo! It Turned Out Great!
As promised in my It’s All About Perspective post, here are some photos of the finished wall hanging. I’ve finished quilting over the original quilting stitches and added the binding.
Tips And Tools Tuesday – It’s Still the Season, Are You Prepared?
It’s still the season…. Well, not the Holiday season. That was fun and now it’s done, and 2020 has already begun! (No, I did not rhyme that on purpose. 🙂 I mean, it’s still the season for colds and Flu. Why on earth would I want to bring that subject up? Because I just finished Read More
Tips And Tools Tuesday – It’s All About Perspective
Have you ever started a project, or nearly finished a project, only to discover that your work is barely visible? That’s exactly what happened to me this past Saturday. Well, let me start at the beginning.
I’m Grateful For You, So, I’m Having A Sale!
Hi Everyone! As 2019 is quickly coming to a close, I just wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude to you for supporting my small business! I cannot express how much I appreciate your purchasing my patterns, leaving encouraging comments, and sharing what kinds of patterns you would like to see on Read More
Kids Interactive Tree Skirt Pattern- Available This Weekend!
So, my sweet hubby didn’t know about my self-imposed deadline of today for publishing the pattern for the Kids Interactive Tree Skirt. He has surprised me with a day (today) for he and I to just get away and do something fun. Love this man! Anyway, I will have it ready this weekend so that Read More
Tips And Tools Tuesday – Water Soluble Basting Tape, Felt, and a Great Imagination!
At Christmas time, our grandchildren each have a small Christmas tree that they can decorate and display in their room. By small, I mean about 18 inches high. Our daughter asked if I could make them each a Christmas tree skirt. She wanted them to be interactive. So I came up with an interactive tree Read More
Tips and Tools Tuesday – Machine Quilting, Part Six, Hot on the Trail
Years ago, our daughter and son-in-law had a couple of hound dogs named Jake and Jessie. They were a mix of Redbone Hound, and Black and Tan Hound. Hounds have a well-deserved, great reputation for being good hunting dogs. They can follow the trail left by critters with uncanny accuracy. A rabbit, for instance, usually Read More
A New Pattern Release! Just in Time for Christmas Decorating!
Hi Everyone! I am so excited to announce the release of a new pattern! Star of the Magi Tree Skirt or Table Topper PDF Version and Star of the Magi Tree Skirt or Table Topper Print Version are available now! Y-seams don’t have to be scary. My easy to follow instructions will help you every Read More
Tips and Tools Tuesday – Machine Quilting Part Five, Odds or Evens?
In my last machine quilting post, Machine Quilting Part Four, Creating a Design, I promised that this post would show you how I traveled from one quilting design to the next in my Sawtooth Star quilt. Well, before I explain HOW I travel from one design to the next, I thought I should share with Read More