My girls had a half day of school yesterday to start out their winter break. As soon as they got off the bus we started our mission – bake cookies and make as much candy as we could until we were sick of it! First up – Chocolate Chip Cookies Each year we pick names […]
Prepare for Project QUILTING
Season 9 of Project QUILTING will be here before you know it! It’s time to start preparing your space and tools for the first challenge on January 7th. Here’s a list of a few things you should do to get ready. 1. Change the blade on your rotary cutter. It’s amazing how much better they […]
Parabolic Thread Art
At the last Madison Modern Quilt Guild meeting Trisha Frankland, Quilt Chicken, did a fun art project with us all. We did thread art with parabolic curves. Trish did a great job explaining it to us all and I’m officially hooked. I framed one of my pieces and I’ll be giving it to my godmother […]
Pencil Case Zipper Pouches–DIY Gifts
Sam Hunter is one of the best pattern writers I know. I can have a few beers and still be able to follow her patterns easily. I whipped up a bunch of these chunky wee pencil cases for Christmas gifts. We put a few pens and pencils in them and they are the perfect addition […]
Sponsorship Opportunities for Project QUILTING
The 9th season of Project QUILTING is LESS THAN ONE MONTH away!!!!! Seriously! The first challenge goes up on January 7th at Noon, CST right here on this blog. I’ve been busy behind the scenes pulling together sponsors and prizes for you all! The list of prizes is growing and the excitement is building! Did […]
DIY Christmas Gift–Essential Oils Zipper Pouch
I love giving presents. I don’t really like getting them … for me the joy comes from finding the perfect gift that the person is not expecting to get. I have this fun Farm Animal Yoga fabric in my stash and I knew right away what I would make with it. My yoga instructor is […]
Stellar Stars–a 2018 Block of the Month
Cristy Fincher of Purple Daisy Quilting has announced her 2018 Block of the Month Club – Stellar Stars – and it’s jaw-droppingly amazing!!!! It’s completely my type of quilt along – different patterns, new techniques, and a dynamic, interesting sampler layout! I’m in for sure! Be sure to sign up ASAP as there is special […]
DIY Ornaments–Fabric Christmas Tree
Every year that we decorate our Christmas tree with ornaments, tears come to my eyes. I have so many memories that go along with the ornaments that it’s truly one of my favorite thing to do. We make a lot of handmade ornaments for our trees around here and I’m happy to have been a […]
Pip’s art
I got a note home the other day to let me know that my daughter Pip, age 6, had her art up on display at the school’s office. Much to my surprise it looked just like a quilt! I think she did a fabulous job and I’m thinking an actual quilt may need to be […]
Dresden Neighborhoods–A Fabulous Gift
When you sell items on etsy and scroll to the bottom of the main shop page you can see reviews that folks leave about your item. Customers can not only leave reviews but they can attach pictures too. The other day I was shocked when I saw this picture and review! Shocked in a good […]