For the past two years I have run a quilt along that coincides with the ‘off’ weeks of Project QUILTING – first it was ‘Home Sweet Home’ and then ‘My Favorite Block’. This year I’m going to do something a bit different – well, completely different. I’m going to share a block tutorial each week […]
A Lovely Year of Finishes–December Goals
Anyone else bummed that this is the last month of the ‘Lovely Year of Finishes’? I’m secretly hoping Melissa and Shanna decide to keep it going in 2014…who’s with me? This whole monthly goal setting thing has been really good for my productivity levels and yes – actually FINISHING some things! This is the first […]
A Lovely Year of Finishes: November Completions
It’s time to check in and see how my November went as far as completely my ‘A Lovely Year of Finishes’ goals… Goal 1. First. My main goal is to make and finish a quilt for the Double Wedding Ring Challenge. Which I COMPLETED! I even have a few hours left to spare…I ended up […]
Little Boxes–Double Wedding Ring Challenge Quilt
This summer I met Victoria Findlay Wolfe and took an amazing day long class from her. She mentioned that the New York Modern Quilt Guild would be putting out a challenge in August. Well…I can’t say no to a challenge…even if it’s a Double Wedding Ring Challenge. I actually had my idea for the project […]
Happy Thanksgiving and a Giveaway Winner
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful day. I know that I and my family did – lots of good food and good company! Before I go to bed (yup…early for once!) I figured I’d better share with you all the winner of my giveaway… For this giveaway one lucky person will […]
Double Wedding Ring Challenge Dilemma
Somehow I’ve managed to get to the point that my quilt for the Double Wedding Ring Challenge is actually piece AND quilted! It is a very awkward final shape though so I need your thoughts and advice…ASAP! Very quick ‘story’ behind my quilt…it is a subdivision with houses on one of the rings and […]
The Hand Crafted Hoedown–All Set Up
The shop has been officially converted into a Holiday Heaven! Seriously – I can guarantee that you will find one or more, many more, perfect Holiday Gifts for this upcoming season! Check out pictures of items that are available so you can start strategizing for your visit today or Saturday NOW! What does the Fox […]
Quilting Gallery Blog Hop with Give-Aways!
It’s Thursday, November 21st and the Quilting Gallery Blog Hopping Party begins TODAY! I’m super excited to once again be participating in this fun once again! Next, before I get into what I’m giving away I wanted to tell you a bit about about what you can expect to read about on my blog […]
What is Craftsy?
What is Craftsy? Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two […]
Pumpkin Carving 2013
A good friend of mine gave me a call last night and I had a wonderful time chatting with her! It had been way too long! Anyway…she may have mentioned that’s it’s been awhile since I posted picture of my kiddo’s so I thought I should probably catch up with some October activities before November […]