It’s time to link up our Modern Mini Challenge pieces over at Ellison Lane’s blog. I decided to share a quilt I made for a Project QUILTING Challenge – my ‘Local Foods Grow Strong Communities’ Quilt. This quilt measures 24” x 24”. By combining raw edge applique, painted fabric, wavy free motion quilting, and a […]
The Outer Banks of North Carolina–Part 5
I think this will be my last photo post thought this would be the last photo post of our incredible trip to North Carolina. But – I got so many great shots of our last night on the beach I’m saving a few shots from our trip home for a sixth post. Sorry about that! […]
Impromptu Along
In May, I saw that I’m A Ginger Monkey was organizing an Impromptu Along. Looked like fun to me – I was in! You need the impromptu pattern by Rachel Griffiths. Available here. Fabric requirements are a layer cake and 6.5 yards of background fabric. This is to make a bed size quilt…90.5” square. I […]
Sunday Haiku
just moments of time sneaking down to sew, create moments of magic
The Outer Banks of North Carolina–Part 4
Bodie Island Lighthouse After our fabulous trip to the Aquarium, we grabbed some lunch at Big Al’s (Capri was really excited about this since her godfather is Al) and then headed out to the Bodie Island Light Station. The Bodie Lighthouse was closed to the public for many years but to our luck…”There was a […]
The Outer Banks of North Carolina–Part 3
The Aquarium On Thursday of our trip we packed up the car and left our cozy little house on the beach for short trip to Roanoke Island to the Aquarium. It was an easy drive including going across a bridge the girls enjoyed. And it was so worth it! It didn’t take Pip […]
City Sampler Sew Along Blocks 4, 5, 6…and 7
Let’s see what the next Tula Pink City Sampler Blocks look like…Block 4Block 5 Block 6 Block 7. I did a bonus block this week just because I had time…I figure I may as well get as much ahead as I can when I can since things always come up. I really do love these […]
A Closer Look at Bonus Project QUILTING Fat Quarter Shop Bundle Challenge- Part 2
Nine amazing quilts were created for the BONUS Project Quilting Challenge: Fat Quarter Shop Fabric Bundle – Tradition Times Three. Today we’re going to take a closer look at four more of them (I’ll be sharing mine in a separate post so I can show you some more details…). 1. One Fish, Two Fish – […]
Entries for the May Project QUILTING Off Season Challenge: Pantone and a Winner!
Six quilts or bags were inspired by the Off Season May Project Quilting Challenge Pantone. Let’s take a closer look and then find out who Pip picked to win the great prize from Marcia’s Crafty Sewing & Quilting. 1. PQ Pantone CH, 2. picnic basket, 3. Project Quilting = Patone Challenge, 4. Star of Bethlehem, […]
The Outer Banks of North Carolina–Part 2
The Beach We spent the majority of our time at the beach on our vacation. The water was a bit cold but we all had fun anyway. I tried to just show you my favorites…but there may be a few… Cedi wanted to be buried in the sand… Pip decided to make herself comfortable on […]