Happy Monday everyone! I’m one of the weird ducks that actually LOVES my Mondays … it means that my orchard is closed and I get a day of rest (aka time to quilt and/or write). Today I’m going to share with you one of my most recent quilt finishes for Amy’s Creative Sides’ Blogger Quilt […]
Back To School Wee Zippy Pouches
I had a collection of gorgeous Fat Quarters of Meriwether fabric by Amy Gibson for Windham Fabric to work with and I knew right away I was going to make my girls Chunky Wee Zippy Pouches from Hunter’s Design Studios Chunky Wee Zippy Pouch Pattern. If you haven’t tried Sam Hunter’s patterns yet – what […]
Scrappy September–an Off Season Project QUILTING Challenge
I’m late! It’s already September 7thand I haven’t posted this months off-season Project QUILTING Challenge! Sorry to you all but considering I only give you a week during the regular season you’ll still have plenty of time to get a quilt made before September 30th! Dreaming in Fabric – Scrappy Quilt by Kim Lapacek 1. […]
A bigger blade really IS better?! – Guest post by Trisha Frankland
A bigger blade really IS better?! Hello again – it’s Trish Frankland (aka QUILTchicken) and today I’m sharing some thoughts as part of the 2017 Back to School blog hop. For years, I’ve avoided the temptation to buy every new quilting gadget that comes into my periphery. You too? Every other shiny tool promises faster, […]
Month 8–Starburst Block–Bella Skill Builder Quilt Along
My kids go back to school in just five days which means … it’s September 1st! And we all know that September 1st means that the next block of the Fat Quarter Shop “Bella Skill Builder” is revealed today! This month you’ll be making Starburst Blocks. There are two special Creative Grid Rulers recommended for […]
Skull pattern – Fiesta de Azucar #9–Forget Them Not by Trish Frankland
Hello! This is Trish Frankland (aka QUILTchicken) once again taking over Kim’s blog. Today we’re stop #9 on the Fiesta de Azucar blog hop. So far in the series, you’ve seen 8 other amazing designers’ interpretations of the iconic sugar skull. In the next couple weeks you’ll also see some ideas on how to set […]
Tricks to Being Productive While Hauling Your Kids Around–Back to School Blog Hop 2017
Everyone tells you when you start having children that you’re going to lose all the time you once had. And you never believe them until they get older and you can’t say no or make them choose just one extracurricular activity … and then you realize they were all right! This post isn’t just for […]
Back to School Blog Hop 2017
It’s not what you’re thinking … this has nothing to do with getting the kids ready for classes to start … this Back to School Blog Hop is all about sewing! The hop started today with the lovely Sam Hunter owner of Hunter’s Design Studio and the brains behind this whole thing! She’s sharing with […]
Month 7–Half Square Triangle and Quarter Square Triangle–Bella Skill Builder Quilt Along
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. ~~~||~~~ Happy August 1st everyone! August 1st means it’s just 14 days until my families apple orchard opens AND that the next block of the Fat Quarter Shop “Bella Skill Builder” is revealed today! This […]
Do Over–August Off Season Project QUILTING Challenge
August!? Already!? I can’t believe it’s already August – this summer is flying by! Actually I don’t know why I’m surprised – this is exactly what happens every summer – time flies. I have a confession … last month was the very first Project QUILTING Challenge I didn’t manage to finish. I just had too […]