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!...
Simply ABC

Simply ABC

by | Jun 7, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Teaching our children their ABCs is an essential part of their learning. Why not make the ABCs simply fun for kids to learn and easy for parents to teach. Simply ABC will make a great throw or wall covering for a child’s room. The large letters and the fun...
Frosty Fox

Frosty Fox

by | May 27, 2021 | Shop

Our neighborhood abut a nature preserve, so we have lots of furry creatures roaming around. Some of them you only see after dusk or around dawn, like the bears, coyotes, raccoons, and deer. Others venture out during the day such as beavers, rabbits and fox. I love...
Get it Straight

Get it Straight

by | May 25, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Many of us think our obstacle to piecing in the perfect 1/4-inch seam. You have worked so hard to be consistent and know your machine, but pieces are still not quite right… What gives? Maybe it is your cutting. Cutting straight lines is about as easy as walking...
Template Troubles

Template Troubles

by | May 19, 2021 | Foundation Quilting, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks

🖨️ Template Trouble? How to Print, Resize, and Adjust Quilt Patterns Without Losing Your Mind Updated May 2025 to better guide you through choosing your ideal appliqué method—part of the new Appliqué Unplugged series! Have you ever used paper foundations or printed...
Forget Me Not Quilt

Forget Me Not Quilt

by | May 17, 2021 | Quilting Tips

As many of my followers know, we are hosting a Quilt Along starting July 6th to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. In preparation for the QAL, we have done a lot of work to get there! A year and a half ago, I designed the Forget Me Not quilt to raise awareness...
Fawn in the Forest

Fawn in the Forest

by | May 16, 2021 | Shop

Yesterday, my son and I took Fergus (our Newfoundland that is often mistaken for a bear) on a walk in the woods. It was so peaceful with a gentle breeze, the warm sun peaking through the canopy of leaves that had just filled in. As we strolled along the well tended...
Rotary Cutters

Rotary Cutters

by | May 13, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Have you ever noticed that there are so many different types of rotary cutters? Why do we need so many different kinds? Is it just marketing? Well, it isn’t just marketing, some really do different things and have unique features. For example, some have more...
Star Dahlia

Star Dahlia

by | May 12, 2021 | Quilting Tips

Star Dahlia Dashing Dahlias It is time for the EQ8 Block Spotlight again! This month, it is the Star Dahlia, which is similar to the Jungle flower we tackled last year. This block can be made as a pieced block, but is probably easier to make as a combination of...