Age of Aquarius

Age of Aquarius

Time for a little geekiness about astrology, mythology, anthropology, and music. How can all of these be tied together? Through Aquarius, of course. It is amazing what you can learn when you play with an encyclopedia. Most people are probably familiar with Aquarius...
Ladies Tea

Ladies Tea

Has anyone guessed what my favorite hot beverage is? That’s right – TEA!!! In particular, I like black tea with a hint of sugar in it. It’s occasionally acceptable additional flavors added to it – like almond, vanilla, mint, or cinnamon. I...
Block Spotlight – Stripes Bordered Inside 4

Block Spotlight – Stripes Bordered Inside 4

This month, Jenny from EQ8 picked a sashing block for the spotlight. That was a new challenge. I play with sashing blocks quite a bit, but making this one special was my challenge this month. The first debate between me, myself and I was whether to use it as a sash...
Star Struck

Star Struck

We are fortunate to live where the glare of city lights does not obscure our view of the stars at night too much. So when there is a cloudless night, I take advantage of the view and marvel at the sky above me, while waiting in the backyard for my dogs to finish their...
CuFe

CuFe

CuFe, what an odd name for a pattern. Is it from another language? If so, what does it mean? CuFe does come from another language that my geeky friends may recognize. It comes from the language of chemistry. Cu is for Copper and Fe is for Iron. Ok – why pick...
Victory at Sea

Victory at Sea

I really enjoy the sea, whether sailing on it or watching it from shore. The sea is temperamental, which gives it personality. I have been on it during storms and calm, but prefer it somewhere in between. It may be a romantic notion to think of the sea to have a...
New Catalog – October 2021

New Catalog – October 2021

We are so excited to have published our latest catalog. Catalog – October 2021 The catalog contains a few old favorites and dozens of new patterns! Not to worry, many of of our older patterns are still available on our website. We just decided to prioritize and...
New Catalog – October 2021

Sweet Tea

For a few years, I lived in South Carolina. While I was there, I developed a fondness for two things: Sweet Tea and Southern Magnolias. Southern magnolias are statuesque evergreens that bloom from spring through fall. The giant, creamy blooms stand out against the...
The Truth About Free Patterns

The Truth About Free Patterns

Quilters and other crafters are always looking for a bargain. It is one of the reasons we collect fabric, use coupons, and wait for sales. We love to get a good deal. This search for a good deal even extends to patterns. Quilters scour the internet and Facebook to...
Puppy Love

Puppy Love

Puppy love… that first crush, so sweet and innocent. Each of us probably holds our own memories of puppy love, which still brings a secret smile to our faces. That person you remember so fondly from your childhood. Some will swear it wasn’t puppy love, but...