Sewing a Village

Posted on February 7, 2018 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

My friend, Rose Marie, made a little house quilt last fall, and when she showed it to me, I fell in love with it! It’s so cute, and such a great use of scraps. I wanted to make one, but decided I don’t have time. Then . . . Stitch Supply Co. announced that they […]

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Canning Season

Posted on January 31, 2017 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

There’s a new quilt-along starting over on my other blog, The Life of Hazel Ilene! It’s called Canning Season, and here’s a sneak peek: You can go read all about it, and join in, by clicking HERE. I do hope you’ll join us! It’s a great way to use up some scraps and add to your […]

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Greek Cross, Take Two

Posted on July 3, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Challenges, New Patterns, Quilt-Alongs & Bees

I meant to post this yesterday, but my day did not go as planned. It’s allergy season, and I ran out of my allergy medicine, and decided to try the kind My Cowboy takes. Big mistake. If a medication says on the package “may cause drowsiness”, it in fact really means “will turn Shelly into […]

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Aiming For Accuracy Quilt-Along

Posted on June 26, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

There’s a new Quilt-Along starting tomorrow over at Quilting Gallery! Michele has designed an original quilt specifically for this Quilt-Along. It’s called the Aiming For Accuracy Quilt-Along, and the first lesson will be posted tomorrow. You can find all the information you need by clicking HERE. The fabric requirements are already posted, and there will […]

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival, Spring 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

It’s time once again . . . Time for the Spring version of the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, hosted by none other than the lovely and talented Amy Ellis, from Amy’s Creative Side. Please click HERE to read all about the Festival, how you can enter your quilt in the Festival (it’s open to anyone and […]

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My Favorite Block Quilt-Along

Posted on April 2, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees, Tutorials

Hey, everybody! It’s my day to post a block for My Favorite Block Quilt-Along over at Kim’s: Persimon Dreams. My block is the traditional Missouri Star block. This truly is my favorite block. Seein’ as how I’m from Missouri and all, and I like stars, yet it’s not just a plain ol’ star, I really […]

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January Friday Night Sew-In

Posted on January 26, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

Last night was the Friday Night Sew-In for January, and as usual, I almost missed it, but got in on it just in the nick of time! I had big ideas about getting a lot done, but I was so tired, it was like I was moving in slow motion. I tried to start at […]

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My Favorite Block Quilt-Along

Posted on January 15, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

There’s a new Quilt-Along in town, and it starts today! Kim, over at Persimon Dreams, is our lovely host for this event. A whole team of designers (of which I’m a proud member) will present 20 different blocks from now until the end of April. You’ll then have an extra month to post your finished […]

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Jane’s Gray Mare

Posted on December 1, 2012 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Quilt-Alongs & Bees, Quilts

Last year, I participated in Quilting Gallery‘s Celebrate Christmas Quilt-Along, and I designed a block called “Mare-y Christmas”. (You can get the free tutorial HERE.) Recently, one of my readers, Jane, sent me a picture of her little quilt she had made from my block! She told me that she made this little quilt for […]

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Glorious Autumn Block Party Prize Winner

Posted on September 25, 2012 by prairiemoonquilts in Quilt-Alongs & Bees

Wow! You all really liked my block! I’m so humbled and honored. I said I’d pick the winner of the block kit and little fall hanger today, so that’s what I’m here to do right now. And the winner is: Pam Congratulations! I’ll get it mailed out to you the next time I venture off […]

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