Warning! This is a “Proud Mama” post! Lots of pictures to come! Today was the Level 2 State Gymnastics meet which Cedi and Capri both made it into with their Pardeeville gymnastics team. (There are five more girls on their team that aren’t pictured as they competed at different times according to age.) As you […]
Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Winner!
I am absolutely blown away by the number of people who entered to win a fat quarter bundle of hand-dyed fabrics and a big box of Aurifil thread for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway. There were 980 comments! I’m pretty sure that’s a record! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and sharing their favorite holiday […]
The 2014 Aurifil Blocks of the Month
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love Block of the Months. I cannot stress enough how much I’ve learned and how much my piecing skills have improved by following along with so many different designers and seeing their techniques and tricks. The 2014 Aurifil Block of the Month did not […]
Christmas Pageant
Last night was the annual Christmas Pageant at my church. Capri was a lamb. Cedi was a donkey. She was so excited that she got to sit up by baby Jesus. It was a really cute event and the kids all seemed to enjoy it! Many family members came to attend. Our family filled […]
Santa Cabin Block Tutorial–52 Twisted Traditional Blocks Quilt Along
I have a fun quilt block tutorial for you today that’s perfect for the upcoming holiday! I hope you have fun making this quirky little guy! Santa Cabin Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished Block Size – 19” x 19” A traditional log cabin block twisted into a whimsical Santa! And […]
Sew Mama Sew 2014 Giveaway Day!
Happy Giveaway Day! That’s right ‘tis the Season for 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! Before we get to the giveaway I want to tell you WHY you want […]
A Handmade Christmas!
We started a new tradition last year. As a family – we put our names in a hat and each draw someone’s name. Whoever we draw we have to make something for the person’s Christmas gift. Here’s how the names went this year … Kim (me) has Jared Jared has Capri Capri has Mercedi Mercedi […]
December 2014 Goal–A Lovely Year of Finishes
It’s that time! The beginning of the month and it’s time to make my final ‘A Lovely Year of Finishes’ goal for 2014. I decided it’s time to finish up my ‘Gypsy Wife’ Quilt top! I have all the main blocks made – now it’s just time to put the puzzle together and piece all […]
Mystery Globe Trotting Quilt Along–Top Finished
Raise your hand if you love Block of the Month’s and Quilt Alongs but seem to take FOREVER to put the blocks together? My hand is raised and waving around like a crazy person right now. However – Pat Sloan gave us a prize incentive to have our quilt tops done by the end of […]
Season 6 of Project QUILTING Overview
The Schedule Project QUILTING – Season 6 in Review Challenge 1: Trees Posted: Sunday, January 4th at Noon CST Due: Sunday, January 11th at Noon CST Viewer’s Choice Voting from January 11th – 16th Prize Winners PQ4Me Quilt Retreat Weekend Friday, January 16th through Sunday, January 18th Weekend Report Challenge 2: Sunrise/Sunset Prizes Posted: Sunday, […]