Well, I caved and started a new quilt. What’s more, I talked my sister into doing it, too! She’s my partner in crime for most of my quilting activities — how could she say no? But when you see it, you’ll stop wondering why I gave in. It’s a new Quilt-Along by Barbara Brackman, hosted […]
13 Comments. Continue Reading...If you’re participating in the Summertime Samplers Block-of-the-Month program through Sew Sweet Quilt Shop this year, we’re already up to Block 6 this month! I’ve been remaking some of the blocks using my scraps, just because I had so much fun with these quilts, and wanted to see them done up in more ways. Here’s […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...Today’s post is for those of you who are working along on the Summertime Sampler Block-of-the-Month quilts. As you work on some of the filler sections, you will be making lots of Flying Geese, and while I’ve spelled it out in the instruction booklet very clearly (I hope), I thought I’d also provide you with […]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...If you’re participating in the Summertime Sampler Block-of-the-Month program through Sew Sweet Quilt Shop, or even if you simply bought the pattern to make the quilt on your own, I have a series of blog posts I’ll be doing throughout the duration of the BOM to give you some extra hints and tips along the […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...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 […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...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 […]
7 Comments. Continue Reading...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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...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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