It seems like summer is for weddings so that means wedding quilts. Two of our nephews got married this summer and I made wedding quilts for both of them. It was fun to pick fabrics and designs for each couple…
Monday Motivation: A Carefree Summer
Early in the summer of 2021, I saw an Instagram post where someone explained her carefree summer. That phrase captured my imagination. YES! I also wanted a carefree summer. I didn’t want any pressure to start new projects or get…
Wednesday WIP: Sampler Spree Week 5
There is still not a lot of sewing at my house right now, but it is fun piecing these few Sampler Spree blocks every week. For week 5, the color is red and ten blocks were assigned. Here are my…
Friday Finish: Cha Cha Cha Runner Plus French Strawberry Cake Recipe
It isn’t big, but I finally finished something…the Cha Cha Cha Runner. I pieced this at the April retreat and misplaced the top. I discovered it a couple of weeks ago and got it quilted and bound. This is another…
Wednesday WIP: Green Sampler Spree Blocks
I am having fun with the Sampler Spree QAL. Making these blocks is like eating potato chips. You just can’t stop. They are easy to make and only take a few minutes. Instant gratification! When the color green came up…
Ways to Prevent Your Ruler From Slipping-Part 2
In last Tuesday’s post, I showed a variety of products you can apply to your rulers to help prevent slipping while cutting. This week I will talk a little bit about rulers that are designed to stay in place and…
Monday Motivation: Work Toward Progress
I really, really want to finish the Wanderer’s Wife top. It is a monster though and summer is turning out to be a bad time to make this commitment. I decided to work toward progress though, not perfection. My small…