Block Spotlight – Star Wheel

Block Spotlight – Star Wheel

by | Feb 11, 2022 | Challenge

Every month, I look forward to the EQ8 block spotlight. Jenny picks blocks I probably would not have thought to use within a quilt. So, it stretches my imagination and gets me out of my comfort zone. Many of these become quilts I want to make. This month the block...
Hiding the Shadows

Hiding the Shadows

by | Feb 7, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Have you ever worked on a quilt with really dark and light fabrics together? Have you noticed that sometimes those dark colors are visible, peaking out near the seams?  Those dark pieces are known as shadows. These shadows are annoying to say the least. In a show...
Rohan Rouge

Rohan Rouge

by | Feb 2, 2022 | Shop

February brings two thoughts to mind, Valentine’s Day and snow. Both make me wish for flowers.  My sweetheart of a hubby always gives me beautiful flowers, which I set in my studio. They help me to smile all day long. On the other hand, snow makes me long for...

Ridley

by | Jan 31, 2022 | Shop

Warning: I brake for turtles! Honestly, I do. I stop to save box turtles and other critters from the road. The thought of one of those little creatures getting hit by a car leaves a pit in my stomach, Yes, I am a softy, but I draw the line at snapping turtles. They...
Framed in Ferns

Framed in Ferns

by | Jan 29, 2022 | Shop

Shade gardens are so soothing. The variety of greens and textures of the leaves are so interesting. Hostas have such large and lush leaves with white, yellow and green. Heuchera are intriguing with their red and green leaves with foamy flowers. Hellebore are the first...