Canandaigua

People familiar with the Finger Lakes Region of New York often focus on three activities: boating, skiing, and wine tasting. All three of these are quite enjoyable in this picturesque region, but the area is also rich in history, particularly the Town of Canandaigua....

Confetti Whimsy

What is a celebration without confetti and streamers? Ok neat people, easier to clean up is not the answer I was looking for…  Confetti and streamers are synonymous with New Years Eve, parades, weddings, and parties of all sorts. Who doesn’t love the...
Star Light, Star Bright

Star Light, Star Bright

“Star light, star bright, The first star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight.” I am sure we have all recited this nursery rhyme at least once if you have seen a falling star, which is actually a meteor . Each year we...
Heart of a Glacier

Heart of a Glacier

Testing blocks for a new quilt is so rewarding when they come out just right! I may have to make a few more of these. This test block is for Heart of a Glacier one of my new foundation pieced patterns. The quilt pattern was written for Timeless Treasure’s new...
Fairy’s Waltz

Fairy’s Waltz

How many of you remember the Strawberry Shortcake characters?  The adorable lead character was created for greeting cards and eventually became a franchise with ornaments, toys, television specials, coloring books, and so much more. What captivated me about the...
Silence is Golden

Silence is Golden

“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” – Plato   I will claim to be neither wise nor foolish. My silence is because I have been very busy developing some new things to share! First, we have several new...
Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving 2021

This is a time for counting our blessings and letting people know how much we care. As a special thank you to our loyal customers, we are offering a holiday coupon for the next week. If you spend more than $20, you get 20% off your order. This promotion cannot be...
Protection from Scams During the Holidays

Protection from Scams During the Holidays

Tis the season to be jolly and wary. I was reminded of this in several ways this week. First, a group of quilt designers sent up a red flag to others about receiving emails about postage due on packages they have never sent…. Then, PayPal sent a wonderful guide...

Cabin in the Woods

This month, EQ8 has put the Spotlight on the Log Cabin 2 block. In my mind this leads me to a more traditional quilt, even though tiny houses are making a comeback. When I thought of Log Cabins, I thought of our camping adventures at Fair Haven Beach State Park, where...

Simple Gatherings

Sometimes, the simplest things in life are best – a cup of tea on a blustery morning, a hike in the woods, or a simple meal with lively conversation amongst family and/or friends. These simple moments are often cherished more than hustle and bustle events...