Full into fall, halfway through October already! We’ve had gorgeous weather, and I’m hoping for it to continue a lot longer. It’s supposed to get cold tonight, but still warm back up again, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a really, really long fall. I’d really like to not have to turn my furnace […]
10 Comments. Continue Reading...It’s Block #2 release day for Loretta’s Sampler at Sew Sweet Quilt Shop! If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late. You can get more info HERE and HERE. I thought I’d pop on today with some information about how to use the appliqué templates included in your pattern, just in case you’re […]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...As you probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Last year, on October 18th, I lost one of my closest, dearest friends to breast cancer. I miss her every day. This year, Moda is hosting a Stitch Pink Quilt-Along, presenting one block each day throughout October, to make this quilt: In honor of my […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...Only one more installment after this one! We’ll all have finished quilts soon! Woohoo! I really love the colors I’m seeing that you all have chosen. Keep posting to the FaceBook group — it’s so fun to see your progress! Here are the sections we’re doing this month . . . The traditional version: The […]
3 Comments. Continue Reading...In September, I challenged myself to run the longarm every single day. I’m trying to keep from getting any further behind on customer quilts, and there will invariably be a quilt or two that always takes me way longer to quilt than I think it will. And if I can quilt for a few hours […]
49 Comments. Continue Reading...Just in case you are running out of things to do, I thought I’d pop on today with a few links to some fun stuff I’ve run across lately. While I wish I personally had time to do all of these things my ownself, I’m pretty sure it won’t happen, but that ain’t stoppin’ me […]
3 Comments. Continue Reading...Yes, it’s already that time again! That magical day when there are only 100 days left in the year! And fall has officially begun. Time for me to once again make my list of “100 Things To Do In The Next 100 Days”. I find that I’m usually too completely pie-in-the-sky with my lists, so […]
12 Comments. Continue Reading...Well, August was nothing if not a massive failed attempt at any organizing. I simply had too many deadlines last month. Still up against some deadlines for this month. So I guess I need to pick something easier, huh? My bookcase doesn’t look one iota different. I still haven’t adjusted the shelves or dealt with […]
13 Comments. Continue Reading...It starts today! The Loretta’s Farm and Garden Samplers Block-of-the-Month at Sew Sweet Quilt Shop in Brunswick, Missouri. If you haven’t gotten signed up, it’s not too late. I’ve got lots of information for you, and a give-away, if you read far enough! You can sign up for the traditional version without appliqué, Loretta’s Farm […]
22 Comments. Continue Reading...Well, that went fast! Do I say that every month? Schools are back in session — it seemed weird to see the school bus go past the house after 5 months of not seeing it. Fall is getting closer. We’ve been having gorgeous weather. We are heading into my two favorite months of the year. […]
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