Per usual – I saved the last closer look for the Project QUILTING Barn Quilt Challenge for the quilt I came up with – Fractured Barn Quilts. Before I get too far I have to say that my photo’s are not doing justice to this quilt. It’s so frustrating trying to get decent photo’s in […]
Happy 4th Birthday Capri!
Capri waiting for ballet to start Per usual, I got sick on Capri’s birthday so this post is a bit lately. LUCKILY, it didn’t start to hit me until the end of the day so I was able to celebrate with her all day. Before we get to the celebration – let’s see how Capri’s […]
Home Sweet Home Quilt Along – Sashing Bonus – Let’s Strip
That’s right! It’s time for another BONUS pieced sashing tutorial. I realized I really have to get moving on these if I’m going to have a different once for each sashing section created (we may have to repeat or tri-peat a few to finish our quilt…we’ll see how it goes). Today’s sashing is going to […]
Barn Quilts – A Closer Look, Part 3
Let’s take a look at a few more of the beautiful creations inspired by the Barn Quilt Project QUILTING Challenge. Quilter: I’m Feelin’ Crafty Project Quilting- Week 4- Barn Quilts- front Project Quilting- Week 4- Barn Quilts 26×26 Seattle, WA I was drawn to the traditional quilt patterns in the Barn Quilts, so I […]
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Some of my favorite books that I read my girls are books by Dr. Seuss. I love their craziness, the whimsy, the fun, and the challenge of reading them as fast I can! So, last week when I got a note home from Cedi’s teacher about some fun days they’d be having in honor of […]
Barn Quilts – A Closer Look, Part 2
Let’s take a look at a few more of the beautiful creations inspired by the Barn Quilt Project QUILTING Challenge. Quilter: Gock’s Frocks Little Barn by the Beach Both the block and the project must have a name. It is OK for the name of each to be the same, but it is not necessary. […]
Block 10: Home Sweet Home Quilt Along – A Home For the Birds from Michele of the Quilting Gallery
Happy Thursday everyone! I don’t know about you but I am SO happy we had an extra day in February this year. I can’t even start to begin to tell you about all the things I crammed into yesterday – whew! Anyway, now that it’s March, it’s time for me to introduce you to the […]
Barn Quilts – A Closer Look, Part 1
It’s that time to start taking a closer look at the amazing projects created for the Barn Quilt Project QUILTING Challenge. QUILTER: Nancy’s Unique Boutique Quilters’ Guide To The Galaxy This was so fun! Here is my challenge piece for the Barn Quilts: "Quilters’ Guide To The Galaxy". When I first saw the challenge for […]
Block 9: Home Sweet Home Quilt Along – Scrappy Trees from Sew BitterSweet Designs
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope this finds everyone well and super excited for the next block in our Home Sweet Home Quilt Along! Before we get to the block, I want to introduce you to today’s designer, Melissa Dunworth of Sew BitterSweet Designs. What is your crafting style? I would say that I am a […]
Thread Storage – Studio Organizational Series at the Quilting Gallery
The next article in the Studio Organizational Series for the Learning Center with Pat Sloan is on Thread Storage. I have DEFINITELY altered my methods for thread storage this year. Above is one of my ‘before’ studio pictures – you can see every thing was a mess. At my apple orchard we make the BEST […]