Quilting is my all time favorite thing to do, but a close second to quilting is watching my kids play sports. There's nothing like a spending the afternoon at a sunny baseball game watching my oldest boy play center field. This quilt is inspired by hours at the ballpark watching him do what he loves … Continue reading Center Field Quilt {Tutorial}
Christmas time is here which means we are all hustling and bustling around checking off our to-do lists. If you are like me, there are a lot of handmade projects that I am dying to make but there isn't a lot of extra time for to make them. This MERRY banner is a perfect addition … Continue reading Merry Banner {Tutorial}
I get asked all the time if I accept quilts for long arm quilting with minky fabric for the back. The answer is a resounding YES! Minky makes the most soft and luxurious blankets. I have had very little trouble quilting minky backed quilts. In fact, there is no reason that a quilt could not … Continue reading Tips for Using Minky as a Quilt Back
Every quilt has a story. Well, at least mine all do. For me and my quilts, a lot of the story takes place before the quilt is even begun. This is because my favorite parts of quilting are dreaming, planning, and scheming. My ghost quilt started in an unusual way. It started with a bundle … Continue reading A Ghost Quilt Story
When fall arrives it brings out the nesting instinct in me. I start craving soup for every meal, baking moves to the top of my to-do list and suddenly I feel it's time to cozy up the house with new textures and smells. While I love holiday decorating, I don't enjoy how quickly the seasons … Continue reading Little Acorn Pillow {Tutorial}
