I'm going to confess my sins up front here and tell you that I did not care much about batting for a really long time. Being on a tight budget for much of my quilting life, I would have rather spent my money on fabric than on batting. And that still is a tempting choice … Continue reading Which Batting Should I Choose?
Recently I was asked to make a pair of quilts for teachers that were retiring from my kids' elementary school. One was actually the librarian and the other was the first grade teacher to my two oldest. Can you imagine retiring in 2020 during the Covid19 pandemic? I am sure they were heartbroken to retire … Continue reading Sweet Apple Quilt Block {Free Pattern}
It's my very first quilt along and you are invited! Show Love is my most popular pattern and what a better way to spend the first half of February than making a love themed quilt? To join the quilt along sign up for the emails HERE. Post your progress to Instagram with the hashtag: #showloveqal … Continue reading Show Love QAL 2019
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
