I was not paying attention and I missed that Therm O Web posted my story on the finish of my quilt “Treading Turtle” over on their blog HERE. The Manderlay Fabric by Franny & Jane for Moda Fabrics were the perfect fabrics for a fun “Treading Turtle” broderie perse quilt project! I share with you […]
Scandinavian Fabric Stars–Christmas Ornament Idea
Many of my readers who have followed along with me over the years know that for my moms Christmas party we all make an ornament to decorate the tree with. Now – you may think that would make a pretty bare tree … but not when there are over 100 people attending! Yes – my […]
Gift Guide–Project QUILTING Swag
Are you struggling to figure out what you want to put on your Christmas wish list? Have no fear – it’s a perfect time to stock up on Project QUILTING Swag! New this season – Project QUILTING Temporary Tattoo’s! I’m super excited about these new fun tattoos that I’ve already ordered so I’m ready for […]
Happy Giveaway Day from Persimon Dreams
I have about 2 seconds to catch your attention before you scroll down to see how you can win what I have to giveaway! A friend of mine suggested my adorable daughter eating an apple while sitting on a quilt and holding an adorable kitten … I just couldn’t get that together in time. So […]
Challenge Schedule for Season 8 of Project QUILTING
It’s about time I post the entire challenge schedule for Season 8 of Project QUILTING. Are you as excited as I am for the eighth season of Project QUILTING? Here’s a little montage of the six (well eight because I made three bags for one challenge) quilted projects I completed for Season 7. January 1st: […]
Take a Class with Kim Lapacek–Dresden Neighborhood
It is a bit weird putting my own name in the title – Kim Lapacek – instead of me but some things are necessary to make a more efficient search. At the beginning of November I was honored to teach the Northeast Wisconsin Modern Quilt Guild my Dresden Neighborhood Workshop. This was a fabulous group […]
Treasured Quilts of Wisconsin on PBS Now Streaming
Most of you know that this past Tuesday not only did my oldest daughter turn 10 but the show “Treasured Quilts of Wisconsin” aired on Wisconsin PBS. I am so grateful that I didn’t look bad during the interview! Whew! The whole show is really quite incredible. It’s so neat to see such a wide […]
Season 8 of Project QUILTING–A Behind the Scenes Look
In less than one month Season 8 of Project QUILTING begins – going strong since 2010! In the first seven seasons of Project QUILTING: 52 challenges were issued 1,488 projects were started-and-finished within the one-week guideline of the challenge Participants represented 42 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, plus 10 other countries TONS of prizes were […]
Give the gift of Creativity!
With the holiday’s right around the corner is the better gift than the gift of creativity!? **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Are you still trying to figure out the perfect gift for that creative person in your life. Well – […]
My Creative 2016
My good and extremely talented friend Sharon of Color Girl Quilts is hosting a fun event on instagram – My Creative 2016. To find out all the details about what this event entails be sure to head over to THIS blog post. Of course … I’m joining in the fun and today was the first […]