A bit ago I got a new book – “simple, fun & quickly done” by Terry Atkinson. It includes 18 easy-to-sew table runners, bags, pillows and more. I’m digging the different projects in the book. They’re just like the title says – they’re simple, fun and quick! The first project I tackled is this fantastic […]
Dresden Neighborhood Round Up
Hi everyone! It’s time again to look at some of the amazing Dresden Neighborhood Quilt folks are making all around the globe! If you’d like your neighborhood featured (or any quilt you’ve made using a pattern of mine) you can email it to me – lapaceksorchard@gmail.com and/OR you can join my new facebook group – […]
Summer Sizzle–July Off Season Project Quilting Challenge
When Trish Frankland sent me the theme for this months off season Project QUILTING challenge of “Summer Sizzle” I knew immediately what my piece would be based off! The trick in these summer months is trying to find the TIME to make something! I love summer – I get to hang out with my kiddo’s, […]
Month 6–Courthouse Steps–Bella Skill Builder Quilt Along
Happy July 1st everyone! Summer is just flying in our household but someone I didn’t forget that today is the day to share the next block of the Fat Quarter Shop “Bella Skill Builder”. This month the featured block is the classic Courthouse Step block. Of course I had to have fun playing with all […]
Mini Friendship Pineapple Blocks
I realized I never shared with you the other teacher gifts we gave at the end of the school year. I wasn’t original … it’s actually the same thing I made for the teachers last year – but in my defense it really is such a perfect little gift. You can get these friendship pineapple […]
Fiesta de Azucar coming your way
Hi – this is Trish Frankland (AKA Quiltchicken) and I’m taking over Kim’s blog to tell you about something very exciting starting Saturday, July 1. I’m nuts about skulls for myriad reasons and I’m so, so happy to announce that I’m participating (right here on Kim’s blog) in the Fiesta de Azucar 2017 blog hop. […]
Snail’s Trail Quilt–Classic and Vintage from the Fat Quarter Shop
Happy Friday everyone! I’ll be spending the day at my daughter’s softball tournament and I can’t wait! But before I head out … here’s my latest quilt finish – a Snail’s Trail Quilt for the Fat Quarter Shops Classic and Vintage Series. I always have a good time with the Classic and Vintage Series from […]
Cherrywood Fabric Dresden Neighborhood
I’m so excited to share with you a new finish – my Cherrywood Dresden Neighborhood Mini Quilt! I had so much fun picking out the fabrics for each of the houses. The Cherrywood grab bags are perfect for the houses, doors, windows and roofs! I just love how the Cherrywood fabrics look like suede! The […]
Caravan of Geese–New Pattern Release
Good morning everyone! I’m super excited to share with you a new quilt pattern I’ve just released – TODAY. It’s a fun and easy pattern that I hope you check out. It’s for my quilt “Caravan of Geese.” This quilt is pieced by me, quilted by Barb Raisbeck of Quilts by Barb and it uses […]
Hand Print Owl Quilt–Kindergarten Graduation
Last week was a whirlwind around here. The last day of school was on Wednesday, June 7th so of course I spent the first few days of the week finishing up teacher gifts and mentally preparing myself for the girls home for the summer. The last half of the week was spent enjoying the first […]