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 – […]
Summer Sizzle–July Off Season Project Quilting Challenge
When Trish Frankland sent me the theme for this months off season Project QUILTING challenge of “Summer Sizzle” I knew immediately what my piece would be based off! The trick in these summer months is trying to find the TIME to make something! I love summer – I get to hang out with my kiddo’s, […]
Month 6–Courthouse Steps–Bella Skill Builder Quilt Along
Happy July 1st everyone! Summer is just flying in our household but someone I didn’t forget that today is the day to share the next block of the Fat Quarter Shop “Bella Skill Builder”. This month the featured block is the classic Courthouse Step block. Of course I had to have fun playing with all […]
Mini Friendship Pineapple Blocks
I realized I never shared with you the other teacher gifts we gave at the end of the school year. I wasn’t original … it’s actually the same thing I made for the teachers last year – but in my defense it really is such a perfect little gift. You can get these friendship pineapple […]