Fabrics Used: Riley Blake, scraps I love the Mrs. blocks - it reminds me of when I got married! I practiced writing "Mrs. Frost" so many times - it was all about getting that "F" *just* right! I'll never forget the first time he introduced me as his wife...to be honest, it still makes me a bit ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 67 Mrs Brown
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Pattern: For the Birds (Bird House Quilt)
Once in a while, inspiration for a new pattern comes from a most unlikely source! A few months ago, my online friend Sara (@thekeenbean) shared these adorable birdhouse paintings that she made. I loved them, and immediately thought about how cute they would be as a birdhouse ... Read More about Pattern: For the Birds (Bird House Quilt)
Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 76 Nancy
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake This block looks deceivingly simple - but oh, my, there were so many small pieces! I played up some of the shapes, as the spaces were so small. The green flowers have this great circle center, so I cut the circle to frame the mermaid four times (it kind of looks like the ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 76 Nancy
Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 47 Joy
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake + on hand stash I've been making good (as you've probably noticed!) on getting more blocks done. It almost feels like the start of the quilt a long, when we were making two or three per week! Not sure how long I'll continue at this pace, but riding the tide (which ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 47 Joy
Pattern: Sand Crabs (Feeling Crabby) Quilt Pattern
It's long been known in my family that I don't do mornings. For the record, neither does my brother. I blame genetics. Back when I was still growing up (and before I had found the joy of coffee), my parents would announce, "Watch out, the crab is awake!" when I came down the stairs each morning. ... Read More about Pattern: Sand Crabs (Feeling Crabby) Quilt Pattern