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 […]
Let’s Go Fly A Kite–Pattern and Kites for Sale
A quilted patchwork kite is the perfect decoration for any child or babies room! These whimsical kites are unique, beautiful and super fun to make! They work perfectly with charm packs too! I have had the pattern for my kites for awhile now, but I just updated the pattern to a more thorough version which […]
ALYoF May 2015 Goal
The first week of April went by quickly with spring break and head colds and before I knew it – I had forgotten to post my April goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. Well – that is NOT happening to me again. I felt completely lost without my goal out there in writing for […]
Lean and Chubby Monkey Wrench Quilt Block Tutorials
To go along with this months ‘Focus Through the Prism: Monkey Wrench’ Project QUILTING Challenge I’ve made up two tutorials. Each of these tutorials are single large quilt blocks that measure 20” finished. Hopefully these provide with you with even more inspiration for this months challenge and I also wanted to give you some examples […]
Prizes for the Focus Through the Prism Off Season Challenges
Below is a list of the prizes that will be awarded randomly to those that finish and link up their ‘Focus Through the Prism Challenges’ by the end of each month. PRIZE 1 “Quilting Gift Certificate” for $30.00 off the Quilting on a Baby size quilt or larger. (Baby, Lap, Twin. Full, Queen, or King) […]