I have a friend who asked me to repair an old quilt for them. Quilt restoration isn't my favorite kind of project, but I really like my friend, so I agreed, and the quilt was dropped off. Oh, boy. It was a commercially made quilt, you know, the ones that are made in China. Hand … Continue reading Damaged Quilt Restoration
Have you tried any of the patterns put out by Jen at Patterns by Jen yet? I've been making the 6" versions of her blocks. There is something I love about 6" blocks. I decided to make my version of Jen's block using the fabric sent to me by RJR Fabrics for this month. It's … Continue reading 2018 Monthly Color Challenge – Red-Violet
I received this very cool faux pocket watch from Solid Oak Online to try out. I found it to be very intriguing, and my son collects pocket watches. Christmas is always coming. I didn't have many ideas for how to use it when I asked for it, but when my package was shipped it included … Continue reading Time to Quilt!
My local Quilts of Valor group has been working on the coolest project. Back in June, Anne, our coordinator, arranged a school assembly at a local elementary school. There was a presentation ceremony for several veterans, and afterwards children were allowed to sign quilt blocks. Then our group assembled the blocks into tops, and next … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Signature Blocks
The Divided Double Zip Pouch pattern from Sew Lux Fabrics is excellent. I decided to finish it off - it has been waiting patiently on my shelf long enough. It is going to be the perfect take-along pouch to hold my next EPP project. I wasn't in love with the lawn mini charm pack it … Continue reading Divided Double Zip Pouch with Adorn-it Fabrics
September Color Challenge Welcome back to the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge! This month we are exploring Red-Violet. The 2018 Monthly Color Challenged is hosted by Jen, of Patterns by Jen. Check out her blog to see her block design for the month. Later this month, you can join the linkup and enter the prize drawing. This … Continue reading September Color Challenge
I love the pattern RJ Designs put out for the Jelly Roll Rug *. It is so much fun watching the fabrics come together. The fact that I can't figure out how to control it means I can relax and just play. My rainbow version is fabulous, but doesn't really go with the decor in … Continue reading Jelly Roll Rug, Take 2
Welcome to my stop on the Great Outdoors Blog Hop, featuring the Fur-ocious Friends collection from Island Batik! Be sure to read the entire post to enter two fabulous giveaways! As summer winds down and temperatures cool off, it's time to get outside and explore the great outdoors. We've had a busy week here at … Continue reading The Great Outdoors Blog Hop and Giveaway
Summer is almost over, and I have finally caught a fish I want to keep. It is a little drawstring bag. It is fully lined, and the tail is padded and quilted. It's so cute! I might need to make several more. The pattern is available free from Cloud9 Fabrics. You can find it on … Continue reading Gone Fishin’ with Adorn-it and Solid Oak Online
The Island Batik Great Outdoors blog hop is going on all month. My fellow ambassadors and I are putting together gorgeous projects using the "surprise" packages included in our Ambassador boxes. Island Batik is hosting a giveaway on their post - definitely enter. Each Ambassador will have an individual giveaway as well. I will be … Continue reading The Great Outdoors Blog Hop with Island Batik
