Good Monday, everyone! My friends at Research Randomizer helped me find the winner of Gail Pan's book Changing Seasons: ***Susan L.September 20, 2019 at 3:30 AMThis book looks great! I'd love to make some of these projects! Our daughter is here from out of state, so our weekend will be spent catching up with her.*** Congratulations, Susan! I hope you enjoyed the weekend with your daughter. I bet she may be one of the recipients of the projects you will make from the book. I will contact … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner and other musings
Embroidery designs for every season
I love hand embroidery. One of the main attractions for me is that it does not have to be perfect to turn out beautiful - here is one of my favorite embroidery projects - do you see what I mean? If you like it, too, check out these embroidery designs for every season: they mix quilting and hand stitching. [Edited: June 18, 2020] I just realized that Autumn is almost here! The past few months have flown by and I still did not have a chance to make one of the projects in Gail Pan's … [Read more...] about Embroidery designs for every season
Free quilt patterns: Blue and White quilts for home decor
Free pattern alert! Actually, I have two Blue and White free quilt patterns for you today - anything to make Friday the 13th more fun, right? I designed these two projects for the beautiful Once in a Blue Mood fabric collection by Yolanda Fundora for Blank Quilting. [Edited: June 14, 2020] Quilt #1 above measures 45" x 65" and the border blocks finish at 5". They are really the only blocks you need to piece so this project can be completed very quickly. I love this colorway, as you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt patterns: Blue and White quilts for home decor
The Algarve and Portugal’s Cork
My previous post about Portugal showed highlights of our first week in that country last month. Today's post is about our second week: The Algarve and Portugal's Cork. [Edited June 6, 2020] How do you like the tile work in the hotel room? It gives a different meaning to the word 'headboard' and never let us forget where we were. We stayed in Albufeira, where cliffs frame the beaches, the weather is dry and warm, and the evenings are fantastic! Walking every … [Read more...] about The Algarve and Portugal’s Cork
Best Vacation Destination: Portugal’s Allure
After a long while away from Europe, it was difficult to choose where to begin our return to it. Our research decided it for us: Portugal's Allure as a Best Vacation Destination did not disappoint! [Edited: June 18, 2020] My husband and I spent two weeks in Portugal this August. What a fantastic time we had as we feasted on history, amazing food, and the country's natural beauty. You know I am Brazilian. I grew up immersed in Portuguese food, music, and literature; yet, this trip … [Read more...] about Best Vacation Destination: Portugal’s Allure
Best embroidery patterns for your home.
[Edited on February 3, 2020.] I am back from a two-week vacation to Portugal (more on that on my next post) but my internal clock is sort of messed up. I have been waking up in the middle of the night and it is a good two hours before I can fall back asleep. I have been up since 1:30 am this morning so I figured I might as well kick the covers off me and come write. Write about what? Stitcheries! If you are like to embroider as much as I do, then you must be always looking for the best … [Read more...] about Best embroidery patterns for your home.