In 2013, I worked on both the Aurifil Designer Block of the Month and the Bungalow Quilting and Yarn’s 2013 Paper Piecing Fairy Tale Block of the Month Quilt Along. I decided right away that I would work in the same fabrics for the blocks of both. This way – when I was done, I […]
A Lovely Year of Finishes–June Completion
My A Lovely Year of Finishes June goal was to make and finish the Hungry Caterpillar quilt for Capri’s teacher, Mrs. Ellingson. I actually accomplished this goal a few weeks ago and I shared the rest of the process pictures with you HERE. I was waiting for this post though to show you the pictures […]
Guest Blogger Lucky Duck Dreams with Kaliedoscope Twist Block Tutorial: 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along
It’s Wednesday! I’m super excited to welcome Colleen Yarnell of Lucky Duck Dreams as todays guest block designer for the 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along! Colleen has been a supporter of mine for a long time now and she’s an avid Project QUILTING Participant to boot. Be sure to check her out online: Instagram […]
9 Years
June 25th, 2005 9 years ago today was one of the BEST days of my life! It is the day I married the love of my life. I know that completely sounds cliché but it is 100% true. I knew after the first time I hung out with Jared that I would marry him. It […]
How to Make a Barn Quilt, Part 3; 2014 Edition
Alright – we’re onto the next step of the barn quilt! If you want to see how it all started – Part 1 Part 2 During Part 2, I did get the first coat of barn red onto the quilts. During Part 3 you’ll see what they look like with all four coats on and […]
My Favorite Quilt
Sew Mama Sew is hosting a fun series – My Favorite Quilt – on their blog right now. I knew I wanted to join in the fun but I had some serious thinking to do first! photo by Karmen Linder Photography Over the last couple of years I feel like I have grown tremendously as […]
Modern Quilt Guild Michael Miller Fabric Challenge
I can’t say no to a challenge. When the Modern Quilt Guild posted the Michael Miller Fabric Challenge – I was in immediately! These were the six fat eighths that I was sent to incorporate into my challenge quilt. We could add in any solid or Michael Miller printed fabric. I pulled a few of […]
Graduation, Gardens and Summertime
Every year I look forward to summer – finally some time with my girls and no running around! I forget –that’s not what summer looks like anymore! I’m less than a week into summer and I feel like all I do is run around. If the summer continues the way this week is going – […]
Old Fish Puzzle Block Tutorial: 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along
It’s Wednesday! Guess what that means? It’s time for another block tutorial for the 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along! Old Fish Puzzle Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished Block Size – 10” x 10” I twisted the traditional block – Old Maids Puzzle to look like two fish in the […]
Fabric Dyeing
I’ve been using hand-dyed fabrics in my quilts since I met my mother-in-law and she taught me the ‘real’ way to quilt. They add so much dimension and fun to a piece that it’s hard to resist. It also helps that my mother-in-law is an expert fabric dyer – teaching workshops and classes and everything. […]