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…
Sunday Meditation: Soundtracks
Sometimes things just come together and fall into place. A few months ago, I read the book Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. The book is about overthinking and how it can paralyze us into complacency and inaction. I loved the book…
Wednesday WIP: Sampler Spree Quilt-Along
Have you joined the Sampler Spree Quilt-Along? It is sponsored by Moda and is based on Susan Ache’s book, Sampler Spree. Each week a specific color is announced along with 10-12 blocks to piece using that color. It was so…
Ways to Prevent Your Ruler from Slipping
Probably every quilter has faced the problem of the ruler slipping or sliding when cutting. It is frustrating to carefully line up the ruler, start cutting, then have the ruler slide out of position. We all know accuracy is key…
Monday Motivation: Time to Dive In
Jen Kingwell’s Wanderer’s Wife (formerly Gypsy Wife) quilt has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I purchased the pattern years ago and considered starting several times but never followed through. In March, my friend Jacqi got a…
Sunday Meditation: Are You Grateful?
Recently, my husband and I were having a discussion where I was laying out all the reasons we should sell our house and move. I pointed out all the things I don’t like about the house; the rooms are too…
