September is here and my girls are off to school. As many of you who follow me know, it’s also apple season for my family at our apple orchard – Lapacek’s Orchard. How are the off season challenges different from a normal challenge? The biggest differences are that you get a whole month (or almost […]
Month 8: Black and White Kim-Style for the Dresden Neighborhood Sew Along
Hello everyone! It’s been a crazy day! I started out my day with the lovely ladies of the Mt Horeb Hands All Around Quilt Group where I gave my talk “Challenge Quilts”. The ladies were lovely and seemed to really enjoy the talk. It was also fun because my two oldest daughters played “Vanna” for […]
Summer Festivals–An August Off Season Project QUILTING Challenge
Oops! I did it again! It’s August 8th and I’m just now getting to posting the August Project QUILTING Off Season Challenge. Because of that I’ll give you a little extra time to finish your piece … through the Labor Day vacation … so projects will be due Tuesday, September 4th. I’m currently frantically trying […]
Patchwork Apple Potholder
Apple season is less than a month away (21 days if we’re counting)!!!! When I heard my newest assignment for ThermOWeb was to create a fruit themed potholder I knew right away I was going to make apple potholders! I couldn’t just make potholders that looked exactly like an apple though – right? Instead […]
Table Runner Round Up Winner
Last week I did a giveaway for an ebook copy of the new book I have a project in – “Table Runner Roundup: 13 Quilt Projects to Spice up Your Table”. I used random.org to choose my winner … Congratulations to Michele T! I have forwarded your email onto Martingale and you should have a […]
Table-Runner Roundup–a New Book and a Giveaway!
Happy Monday everyone! I’m excited to be here today to share with you the news that one of my projects has been PUBLISHED in a book! The book is called “Table Runner Roundup: 13 Quilt Projects to Spice up Your Table”. I’m honored to be included in this fabulous book among 9 other fabulous designers! […]
Month 7: Liberty and Linen for the Dresden Neighborhood Sew Along
Good afternoon everyone! I’m really excited to share with you the theme for the seventh month of the #DresdenNeighborhoodSAL! I’ve been frantically finishing mine up and writing up this post between swimming lessons, the gym and seeing my new nephew! I want to remind you all that the themes I post each month are just […]
Pineapple Party–A July Off Season Project QUILTING Challenge
July 2nd … already!? This weekend went by fast and it was one of our less insanely busy ones. With heat indexes over 100-degrees I spent most of Friday and Saturday in the pool. It’s amazing how tiring just sitting, relaxing, and staying cool in the pool can be. How are the off season challenges […]
Softball Fan Quilt–a June Finish
My “Summer Rocks” because I get to watch a TON of softball! I have two girls in travel leagues and my youngest is playing tball. I really do love watching and cheering on their teams … but it means I don’t get to be at my sewing machine very much. photo by Leslie Seas of […]
Month 6: Upcycled Fun for the Dresden Neighborhood Sew Along
Good morning everyone! I’m really excited to share with you the theme for the sixth month of the #DresdenNeighborhoodSAL! It’s been a fun one for me to work on this month. I want to remind you all that the themes I post each month are just suggestions, ideas, or starting off point. If you don’t […]