I’ve been going slow with projects lately…taking my time and not getting over committed. Β And that’s been good. Β But I have this craving to work on a quilt…and I feel like another quilt along might be in order soon. Β So…decisions decisions. I have a book coming out soon…wait and see if anyone wants to quilt …
We still like work in progress posts right? Β Because trust me, I’m not always working at pace that allows me to show you all completed projects every week or multiple times a week. Β Real life rears its head often enough to derail my progress (for instance I have to take a sick toddler to the …
So a few of my close friends and I are starting a round robin quilt bee. Β I haven’t done a bee in a LONG time at this point because the commitment level was too much. Β I have too many UFOs now from blocks gathered through bees that are waiting for me to get to them. …
The Fat Quarter Shop has released another video with a FREE pattern perfect for those adorable charm packs we all collect (usually with no idea what to do with them! lol). Β They asked me to do my own version of the quilt “Charm Pack Cherry” and I happily agreed. I used the lovely new line …
A little early for Christmas talk? Β I know! Β But in the crafting world, Christmas is always a little bit on the early side. It takes time to make those precious handmade items. Β But I really love this project and I’m so happy to finally share it with you all…this is one of those “I made …
I’m so tickled and nervous to tell you that today you can hear me on the radio chatting with the delightful Pat Sloan! You can tune in and hear me at 4PM EST today on the Podcast by clicking on the links above. Β You can listen on your computer, subscribe by itunes (search American Patchwork …
I feel like I’m creating things a bit slower these days. Β Long story, but there are health and pain issues I’ve been dealing with, and I just don’t have the energy to head to the sewing room at the end of the day. Oh and my daughter’s school schedule changed from last year, so even …
I almost can’t believe that this quilt is finished. Β I’m embarrassed to say that I think this was started 4?! years ago. Β I was in a bee based entirely on sewing with red fabric. Β What can I say? Β That was when there were so many bees we couldn’t all keep up and we all got …
Oh I’m a super lucky gal! Β Accuquilt sent me some advance dies from their newly released Fall 2013 Die Series. Β It was a bit like Christmas! Β Although my box did suffer a bit in the mail.Β Maybe wild dogs got to it? Β Or someone who really wanted those accuquilt dies? π But thankfully the dies …
I recently had the pleasure of working with Heather Bailey’s latest line (just arriving in stores now!) Lottie Da. Β Isn’t it dreamy? Β This is Classic Heather Bailey colors and vintage feel. Β I used a new pattern of Heather’s (that I believe she will have available for free, but don’t quote me on that) to make …
