Dashing Americana

Dashing Americana

by | Jun 30, 2021 | Quilting Tips, Shop

A few weeks ago,  I joined a group of talented quilters to reimagine a traditional quilting block – Churn Dash. It is an uneven nine patch block with half square triangles (HST) in the corners. It was absolutely wonderful to see how each designer took a fresh...
My Panel is Ruined!

My Panel is Ruined!

by | Jun 21, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Have you ever seen a quilt panel that you just had to have? So you hunt online or in your local quilt store until you find it. You are so excited, until you open the panel…. somehow it wasn’t cut right.. you can see the “cut here marks.” It...
Shining Star Runner Kits!

Shining Star Runner Kits!

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Shop

A few days ago, I received a much awaited box of fabric from Hoffmans Fabrics of California. I was so excited to see what was came in this order.  In the past year, shipments from manufacturers have been like opening presents. You know what you requested, but you are...
Marmalade Sky

Marmalade Sky

by | Jun 11, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Have you ever seen a picture or scene that reminds you of a song? How about a quilt? Sometimes while I design, I have a song running through my head and that earworm inspires the quilt. This time, I was designing the quilt and it reminded me of a song, which my...
Whimsy or Chance?

Whimsy or Chance?

by | Jun 8, 2021 | Shop

As kids, we played lots of games. My dad loved to play cards, so we learned all sorts of games: Pitch, Poker, Rummy, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, War, Solitaire, Euchre, Canasta, Pinochle, and more. It is amazing how many games you can play with a deck (or two) of cards!...