Pati FriedDec 7, 20211 minQuick Gifts for the HolidaysIt's the season of giving, and all good quilters are busy racking their brains to come up with their signature hand made gifts to make...
Pati FriedJul 27, 20211 minQuilt Travels to the NorthwestLast week, I spent time with my family on the Oregon Coast. We took the dogs, rented a house at Rockaway Beach, and had time to relax and...
AdminJul 11, 20171 minSummer RetreatSince I generally sew alone in my quiet little space, an occasional getaway of quilting with a group of creative people can be especially...
AdminJan 12, 20173 minLaura’s Recap of 2016, Looking Ahead and a Giveaway!Here we are, folks, it’s January! Where did it go? In the blink of an eye, another year has passed. I’m ready for the new year, how...
AdminMay 19, 20162 min20 Degrees of Fabric PlaySo much has happened here since the last time I checked in. I have completed my new pattern, the Blooming Wedges Table runner and had...
AdminApr 26, 20163 minVisit Me at the Sew Amazing Quilt Show This Weekend!I have about 4 days left to get ready for the Sew Amazing Quilt Show for the Vallejo Piecemakers. I’m excited, but also nervous. It’s...
AdminMar 25, 20163 minMy One Hour Challenge – Part 1When I got up this morning, my plan was to write a post about all the happenings in my life over the past 6 weeks. It’s been extremely...
AdminJan 18, 20163 minGood Hair Day, Followed by a Pretty Pajama Night and a GiveawayIf you are new to our blog, welcome! We are so happy you found us. If you are one of our loyal followers, then you know what a blog hop...
AdminNov 2, 20152 min100 Quilt Blocks in 50 Days!Janome and Michael Miller Fabrics have teamed up with a really fun project we would like to share with you. 100 Blocks in 50 Days. Laura...
AdminOct 11, 20152 minTips for Constructing a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 2Here’s the block, now let’s get started. Tumbling Diamonds quilt block. If you missed my previous post and would like to follow...
AdminSep 11, 20152 minA New Quilt Pattern and a GiveawayThe pattern is designed to give you oodles of options to add your own unique spin on the project. The quilt and the pattern have my name...
AdminAug 20, 20151 minSneak a Peek at a New Birdhouse Quilt from Laura and Pati’s Sew DayToday was a sew day for Laura and I. We are teaching a guild workshop in September on the Winter Brrrd Houses quilt. We thought it would...
AdminMay 29, 20153 minHappy Little Placemats – Easier Than They Look with a Video and Free Downloadable PatternEarlier this week, I wrote in my post, A Little Happiness with Cotton Couture Solids, about the latest project I have been playing...
AdminMar 24, 20153 minMy Urban Tunic in Crossroads Denim and a Pattern Giveaway!Today, we are part of the Indigo Junction Crossroads Blog Tour. The tour is highlighting Amy Barickman’s gorgeous line of denim, called...
AdminDec 12, 20141 minSt. Nick StockingsWhile I was visiting my home town in Iowa a few weeks ago, I was part of a 2 day “Quilt Fest” fundraiser. I shared a project with the...
AdminNov 12, 20143 minMom & Me Quilt BoutiqueSince SHWS offered its first post to the world of bloggers, we have had our very helpful and knowledgeable “behind the scenes” gal assist...
AdminOct 17, 20143 minCrossover to the Middle with Pattern Designer Jessica J. E. SmithOnce again, let me introduce this week’s guest, Jessica J.E. Smith of The Quilt and Needle. If you missed the Tuesday post, be sure to go...
AdminOct 10, 20143 minThe Signs are Out There: Amish Quilts Redux + A Book Giveaway!Ocean Waves from Urban and Amish by Myra Harder, Martingale & Company/That Patchwork Place, 2014 I’m seeing a trend here. In the space of...
AdminOct 7, 20143 minA Quilt From The Wild Blue Yonder + A Giveaway WinnerA finished birthday quilt called Wild Blue Yonder–sorry, way too big to fit in the viewfinder! Wow! Seems like ages since I sat at the...
AdminSep 19, 20142 minMaking Waves with Kim Andersson’s Tidal Lace Collection – Blog Hop & Giveaway Today!Welcome to Day 5 of the Tidal Lace Blog Hop showcasing Kim Andersson’s first collection with Windham Fabrics. We are so happy to be a...