Every autumn I fall in love with pumpkins all over again. They have to be the cutest thing that grows on a vine. I love the round shape and the mostly smooth texture. I love all of the shades of orange, yellow, white and green. And even better, I like eating chocolate chip pumpkin cookies. … Continue reading Easy Fabric Pumpkins {Tutorial}
When I first started quilting I made quilts for two reasons. I made quilts for my bed and I made quilts for babies. That's it. Nothing else. No throws, no picnic quilts, no wall hangings. A few years ago I started a new quilt for my bed. It had been six or seven years since … Continue reading Golden Slumbers Quilt
I'm excited to share with you my first official pattern, Show Love. This quilt was inspired by poster style art and was first intended as a wall hanging. In my home decorating I like using messages that uplift. "LOVE" is probably the best message of all. Click here to purchase the pattern. While this quilt … Continue reading Show Love Quilt
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
