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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Truth is, I am a Beatles fan. Have been for a while. And sneaking their song lyrics into my home is a hobby of mine. Also, my sofa needs pillows. I have been making them at the speedy rate of one a year the last two years. So yeah, my sofas still need pillows. This …
Churn Dash Quilt Block Love The churn dash block has always been a favorite of mine. Probably because it is named after a butter churn, and I love butter, and cookies made with butter. But I really love quilts too, and classic quilt blocks like the churn dash block. I’m ecstatic that Jen and Kairle …
Quilt alongs are my favorite! I am excited to be participating in the #DashAlong hosted by Kairle Oaks and Heritage Threads. The churn dash block they chose is great for a beginner and a classic enough to accommodate all styles of fabric. I’m still deciding between Christmas, scrappy, and busting through my stash. The instructions …
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