Quilt Market technically doesn’t start until Friday but since I only get to be here for Friday, I joined in ALL the fun I possibly could prior to market starting. So, my market starts today! Anyone that knows me knows that I absolutely hate driving. It’s just not my thing. But I’m super proud of […]
Off to Market and Giveaway Winner
I can’t believe it’s actually happening! I’m heading up to Minneapolis for Quilt Market today! Luckily, my brother lives in the area so I not only get to go to market but I get to spend time with some family while I’m there. I’m super excited/nervous about Market. My plan this year is to just […]
Gardenvale Dresden Neighborhood
When it was first announced that Jen Kingwell had a line of fabric coming out – Gardenvale – I was on the pre-order list. It worked out perfectly since it was scheduled to be delivered in April so I marked it off as a birthday gift to myself! I had a lovely photoshoot with my […]
Weekend Update
So many great things have happened this last week, are happening this weekend, or will be starting soon. I figured I would just do a little update post so you don’t miss any of it! Desert to Sea: 10 Quilts from Australian Designers A good blogging friend of mine, Jane Davidson, recently self published her […]
Bad Apple Quilt Finish
I can’t say no to a challenge. When the Bad Ass Quilter’s Society put up the ‘BadAss Black and White Challenge’ I was one of the first thirty-eight to purchase the required skully fabric bundle from Spool and I was in! I have to admit … I’m not a HUGE fan of skulls. Don’t get […]
May For Me Celebration
I’m a guest blogger over at my good friend and talented quilter Marcia Wachuta of Marcia’s Crafty Sewing and Quilting blog today! Head on over to read my ‘May for Me’ story! I’m frantically quilting one of my quilts right now before I have to run errands today. If I can get the machine part […]
Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day–May 2015
Yeah! It is Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day’! I LOVE Giveaway Day! (well..technically week). It’s a great opportunity to take some time, check out bloggers, and of course – win some goodies in the process! Here’s a little peek at the goodies I’ll be giving away for Giveaway Day! (Yes, that’s Aurifil that you are […]
Blossom Update at Lapacek’s Orchard
My orchard is slowly starting to bloom out. This is my favorite time of the year! The orchard isn’t in full bloom just yet but once it is I’ll walk it everyday just to look at the beautiful acres of blossoms, listen to the bees buzzing, and breathe in the blossom scented air. It is […]
A Dream Come True–Fabric Designing
Okay – well almost true. Technically – I’ll be working towards a dream. I’m super stoked to be all signed up for Bari J’s new class ‘Pattern Play – Create your own Professional Patterns in Photoshop with Ease’. I’ve always dreamt of designing my own fabric! And this class is going to be my opportunity […]
Spontaneous Winners from April
I haven’t forgotten about the winners of the Spontaneous April Off Season Challenge! I just forget when my kids are actually awake! Today … Cedi drew our winners. She had to stay home from school today as she was a bit sick during the night. I think she’s on the road to recovery and if […]