quilting

My Fabric Stash Needs a Reboot!

  I’ve been up to my ears in fabric this weekend!  Right now I’m still in the midst of it & I’m determined to get done!  My fabric stash needed a reboot because I have more fabric coming in than going out.  Not a super bad thing, but it’s taking over my sewing space.  It’s […] Read more…

the monthly roundup May 2017

The Monthly Roundup ~ May 2017

Today is my 1 year blogiversary!  This kind of snuck up on me y’all!  I didn’t realize today was the day until I logged in & WordPress said “happy anniversary!”  As exciting as that is, I have nothing special planned for today besides the regular monthly roundup.  My son graduates tonight, so this week has […] Read more…

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Using a Photo for Fabric Art ~ Part 2: Stitching

It’s Monday and that means it’s time for some sewing fun!  Today has been a total “Monday” & that’s why this post is late.  Monday gets all the blame!  Haha!  Today’s post is part 2 of Using a Photo for Fabric Art & it’s all about stitching.  We’ll finish up the rose art quilt just […] Read more…

Using a Photo for Fabric Art ~ Part 1

This is the post I wanted to do last Monday – during the washing machine fiasco!  Since I also wound up with a cold last week, I spent this weekend catching up.  I did get to do a little creating, so that was good!  Today I’m going to show you how to take a photo […] Read more…

The Monthly Roundup ~ April 2017

Where did April go?!?  I can’t believe it’s already time for another monthly roundup!  As usual, I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to “behind the scenes” & give you a peak at what’s coming up in May.  I’ve got some exciting news about some changes & future plans for the blog.  Y’all sit back and […] Read more…

Making a Splash – A Quilt Making Story

This is a story about a quilt I started way back in July of 2016.  That may seem like a while back, but, honestly, I have unfinished projects way older than that!  This is a quilt I designed for a new addition to our family – born in August 2016.  I had a vision for […] Read more…

Fussy Cut FPP & A Free Pattern

Today I’ve got another free paper pieced quilt pattern for y’all! This one’s called Tulip Bud & it’s perfect for Spring. Since I did a post about how to paper piece (see that here) I thought I’d talk about picking colors & patterns. We’ll also look at how to fussy cut FPP, which is a […] Read more…