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 […]
Two for Teal Mini Swap
Hey everybody – this is Trish Frankland (aka QUILTchicken) and it’s time again to talk about a project close to my heart: the Two for Teal Mini Swap fundraiser for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. This is a fun annual event coordinated by Beth Helfter of EvaPaige Quilt Design. It’s $15 to sign up ($18 […]
Fiesta de Azucar week #4
Just a reminder that the blog hop for Fiesta de Azucar is going on right now. Nine talented designers each created a custom sugar skull design. Buy the patterns for $3 and complete a project using one or more to be eligible for great prizes! Join the Facebook group to read more Here on Persimon […]
Fabulous Giveaway at the Fat Quarter Shop
This is such a fabulous giveaway that it deserved a blog pot about it. The Fat Quarter Shop is teaming up with Bernina to giveaway a special edition Cotton + Steel Hello Lovely B350 sewing machine! Seriously!? How amazing is this!!!!?! Watch this video to see a little bit more about this wonderful machine that […]
The Mug Club–Christmas in July Sew Along
One of my favorite designers – Kid Giddy – and her sister – Moss & Lotus are starting another fun Sew Along this July. Last year, you may remember the Sweater Quilt Along they ran – what fun! This year – from July 5th through December 15th designers from all over the world will be […]
Prime Day is Almost Here!
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I promise you won’t see posts like the following one on my blog too often but it’s a great opportunity for me to make a little bit of money to help support the time I […]
Orange Slice Hot Pad–a Finish
A bit ago I got a new book – “simple, fun & quickly done” by Terry Atkinson. It includes 18 easy-to-sew table runners, bags, pillows and more. I’m digging the different projects in the book. They’re just like the title says – they’re simple, fun and quick! The first project I tackled is this fantastic […]
Dresden Neighborhood Round Up
Hi everyone! It’s time again to look at some of the amazing Dresden Neighborhood Quilt folks are making all around the globe! If you’d like your neighborhood featured (or any quilt you’ve made using a pattern of mine) you can email it to me – lapaceksorchard@gmail.com and/OR you can join my new facebook group – […]