Here she is! The 2021 Prairie Moon Ranch Cowboy Christmas Stocking! This year’s boot is called “Western Lady”. I went back to a bit simpler boot this year, letting the fabric do more of the work for me, and adding that bit of chain for an extra interesting embellishment. The appliqué on this one is […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...It’s here! The new Block-of-the-Month for Sew Sweet Quilt Shop! This year’s quilt is a sampler of trees, hence the name Brunswick Forest. Twelve different tree blocks, set into an asymmetrical setting, just as a forest would actually be. As always, we do two versions of the quilt, just for more options. Here is the […]
13 Comments. Continue Reading...Were you aware that the simple patchwork pinwheel block has many names? One of those names is “Kathy’s Ramble”. When I designed the Arrow Rock Sampler quilts, I included this block in the quilt in honor of Kathy Borgman, who runs Borgman’s Bed & Breakfast in the Village of Arrow Rock. It’s where I’ve stayed […]
57 Comments. Continue Reading...I have a new pattern out! And believe it or not, I actually made a Christmas quilt this year! When I introduced Loretta’s Farm and Garden Samplers back in August, I included the traditional block, Wyoming Valley, designed by Nancy Cabot, as one of the blocks in the sampler. My Cowboy has spent a lot […]
9 Comments. Continue Reading...Introducing . . . the 2020 Prairie Moon Ranch Cowboy Christmas Stocking . . . Ol’ Glory! I’ve been wanting to make a boot like this since the beginning, and I finally got my act together. I went to visit my cousin a couple weeks ago, and he was wearing a pair of boots just […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...Today I’m happy to be introducing The Arrow Rock Sampler Block-of-the-Month program! The Village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, is a historical little village where, once you enter, you’re transported back in time, where things move a little slower, everything’s a lot quieter, there’s no cell phone signal, no traffic, and the birds are really happy! […]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...Merry Christmas!! I realize I’m terribly late getting this year’s Prairie Moon Ranch Cowboy Boot Christmas Stocking published, but what better day than today to be late with it, huh? This year’s stocking is called “Rodeo Queen”. I’ve been wanting to make a mostly white stocking for several years, and Rodeo Queen is my attempt […]
5 Comments. Continue Reading...In conjunction with the Summertime Samplers, I’m showcasing some options for things you can do with the patterns other than just the quilts that are in the booklet, and offering some bonus patterns along the way — this is another one for you. I wanted to have this ready in early June; you know, Father’s […]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...Way back in 1999, on January 11th, I took a deep breath and launched my little pattern company. Ten years later, in June of 2009, I launched my web site, and started my blog. Wow, what a ride it’s been! At the 10-year mark, I introduced a Welcome Banner pattern to celebrate; and again, at […]
55 Comments. Continue Reading...The 2018 Prairie Moon Ranch Cowboy Christmas Stocking is here!!! Woohoo! This year’s cowboy boot stocking is the 11th annual (already?!), and it’s called “Gypsy Cowgirl”. I especially love it because it’s red! I was ready for another red stocking! This stocking may also be the easiest one yet, because I’ve taken out all the […]
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