I’m addicted to mini quilts! I wanted to share my latest mini quilt top finish with you all tonight. This is ‘North Star Mini Quilt’ from Canoe Ridge Creations Fresh Mini Quilt Club. I was in my ‘red and white’ mode from the August Project QUILTING Challenge when I made this. I feel like there […]
Curious Cats Block Tutorial from Guest, Nancy Myers of Patchwork Breeze
I’m thrilled to be introducing you to today’s guest blogger for the 52 Twisted Tradition Blocks Quilt Along! Our twisted tradition block designer is Nancy A. Myers of Patchwork Breeze! Before we see which block she ‘twisted’ for us today – let’s find out a little bit more about her. What is your favorite thing […]
Apple Season In Review
Well, I’ve made it through three weeks of the 2014 apple season. It’s been full of welcoming new customers and catching up with the regulars. Our cats and kittens have been a HUGE hit with both the adults and children. They seem to like to lay out in a big pile on the couch we […]
Project QUILTING Red and White Winners
My apologies once again for the delaying in picking and sharing the winners with you. I plead ‘Apple Season’ and I will strive to do better next 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) from Marcia’s Crafty […]
The Gypsy Wife Quilt Progress
The Gypsy Wife Quilt pattern by Jen Kingwell I’ve talked before about this pattern and I’m so thrilled to be working on it again! I have decided to take a slightly new approach on blogging about my progress. I’m going to take a bit more of a methodical route. There are a lot of different […]
September Goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes
It’s apple season – my September goal is super easy. Make the September Aurifil BOM and the next block in Pat Sloan’s Globetrotting Mystery Quilt Along. I’ve managed to keep up thus far this year and I hope to stick to it! I know it’s not much but at least it will keep me […]
New Shipping Rates at The Fat Quarter Shop
Have you heard!?!!! This is some really exciting news for me! One of my favorite online fabric shops, The Fat Quarter Shop, has new low shipping rates – super low – as in – FREE! Orders below $80 will be $4.95 Orders below $10 can ship for $1.95 Orders $100 to $200 will be $40Orders […]
Mice Wheel Quilt Block Tutorial
It’s time for the 36th Block of the ‘Twisted Traditional’ Quilt Along! Mice Wheel Quilt Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished Block Size – 9” x 9” By twisting the traditional block ‘Orion’s Wheel’ we can create a whimsical mice block. Cutting Instructions Mice (brown) 2 – 4” background blocks Background […]
First Day of First and Second Grade
Today is the first day of first grade for Capri and the first day of second grade for Mercedi. They were both excited about it … Capri a bit nervous. Cedi promised her she’d make sure she got everywhere safe and would play with her on the playground once they got to school. I can’t […]
Make it a Mini: Project QUILTING September Off Season Challenge
It’s September! September 1st to be exact. Which means there’s exactly 4 months left in 2014. It is also my parents 42nd wedding anniversary! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! Not only is there only 4 months left in 2014 and it’s my parents anniversary – it’s also time for the next off season Project QUILTING […]