[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.
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Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner
Happy July everyone! In the midst of all the preparations for the Fourth of July celebrations, let's stop to congratulate the winner of the Grace quilt kit: 1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 24 Set #1 18 Jodi - usairdollJune 28, 2019 at 9:43 AM What a fun quilt! Great job! I follow you via IG and Bloglovin. Jodi, I will email you soon to get your address so I can mail the quilt kit. I know you will enjoy making it and the easy machine applique' will … [Read more...] about Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner
Grace wall hanging Giveaway
This is my 800th post and I am celebrating by showing you a finish. Yepee! My Grace wall hanging is finally quilted and it is hanging in my family room where I see it every day. The quilting is very simple - in the ditch on the blocks (no quilting on the narrow border because I was too giddy to finish it), and stippling on the center to make the applique' pop. This happy quilt measures 26-1/2” x 30-1/2” and the blocks on the border finish at 4". The machine applique' is super easy to do using … [Read more...] about Grace wall hanging Giveaway
Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor
Quilts with words are the newest quilt-making trend and offer a great canvas in which to express yourself, adding whimsy, and meaning to your home decor. Applique' a personal message to any project, or make a fun wall hanging or baby quilt. [Edited: June 22, 2020] Have you seen this book by Sherri Noel? Its projects are easy to make, fun, and have short messages and words to add more interest to your quilt. Text it! - Quilts and Pillows with Something to Say, just published by … [Read more...] about Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor
Free pattern for a quilt for children
Download this free pattern for a quilt for children with trucks and lots of fun colors. Or make it scrappy - either way, it makes a great gift! [Updated 9/22/2021] You must have a little child in your life who would love this quilt. I designed it for Henry Glass Fabrics' collection My Favorite Trucks. It measures 56" x 68", with lots of cool blocks and prints to keep any child entertained for a long time! Yes, it is a busy quilt because I wanted to showcase as many of the fabrics in this … [Read more...] about Free pattern for a quilt for children
Piecing and Applique’
Used with permission from Quilts & More™ magazine. ©2019 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. Our town is covered with a heavy white blanket as we had our first snow storm of the year in Utah this weekend. Although the skies have been gray I still need to wear sunglasses when I walk the dog because the white snow is blinding. White, gray, and leafless brown sticks reaching to the sky have their own beauty, yet I longed for spring as soon as I received this photograph … [Read more...] about Piecing and Applique’