Block Completed: 12/1/16 Fabrics Used: Riley Blake, unknown scraps Catching up on a December block that I haven’t had the chance to share yet! Openly admitting that sharing updates on Instagram has been taking precedent lately…it’s just so easy and fun 🙂 Sharing a new block today; it’s seahorse love! For this block, I offset two pink and two green…
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Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 22 Cat
Block Completed: 10/27/15 Fabrics Used: Riley Blake The mermaids are back! …this was finished a bit ago, but I’m catching up on sharing these lovelies. The story behind this one? I finished up this block alongside a lovely glass of 2011 piño noir. Looking closer at her the next day, I realized that perhaps pairing wine and quilting wasn’t…
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Shades of Gray: Farmer’s Wife Block 26 Daffodil
Block Completed: April 18, 2016 Fabrics Used: on-hand stash Yikes! I was going through my drafts, and found this one…I never published, and it’s been done this entire time. This lovely block was paper pieced, and I truly enjoyed how perfectly everything lined up. The piecing was perfect – and corners so (so) sharp. I like this mix of grays together;…
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Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 1
Quilt-a-longs are so much fun, and I’m really excited to join in one again this year with The Quilter’s Planner (one of *the* best organizers out there for fabric lovers!). The planner has a new block each week, but – in the spirit of setting realistic goals – I’m going to complete one per month. The challenge will be which one, as…
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Fun and Easy Ways to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas Printable
Each year, we try to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas…I say try, because I have a seriously visceral reaction to the color red and even though we put up our decorations *on* Christmas Day, after the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Advent, and now Christmas decor, I’m ready to get my house back. But I digress. Celebrating all 12 Days of Christmas…
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Tutorial: Sewing Square Nesting Baskets Pattern
I was shopping the other day, taking advantage of the post Christmas sales in the ongoing attempt to get organized in the New Year, and came across some adorable nesting baskets. I love baskets! They’re one of the few items I can never seem to have enough of. These particular baskets were three in a set, and fit snugly into…
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GIVEAWAY: Gifts for Quilters and Sewists
It’s almost Christmas! …and that means it’s time to prepare not only spiritually, but with some thoughtful gifts for your friends and family as well. Now, you know I love sewing (especially the Advent and Nativity quilts), but – like many creatives – have other interests as well. Two of my favorite non-sewing activities? Metal stamping and graphic design. The…
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TGIFF: Sketching Out Designs for Small Nativity Quilt
It’s TGIFF! Here’s what I’ve been working on. So last Christmas, I fell in love with my mother-in-law’s wall at the top of her stairs. She had this adorable arrangement of mini quilts for Christmas, and they all fit together so nicely! I really wanted to create something similar in our home, so searched around online…only to realize that I…
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Pattern: 12 Days of Christmas Quilt
Each year, my family has been enjoying Christmas a bit more! We’ve been truly celebrating Advent during Advent, and Christmas during Christmas. This year, I really wanted to focus on the 12 Days of Christmas – from Christmas Day through Twelfth Night on January 5th, or the Eve of Epiphany (the manifestation of Jesus to the maji). The 12 Days…
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Ways to Celebrate Michaelmas: Crafts, Recipes, and Activities
My son has long since loved St. Michael – in fact, this will be his third year dressing as his favorite saint for Halloween. To celebrate Michaelmas on September 29th, I’ve pulled together a list of some really great ways to celebrate the day! Whether you’re a crafter, baker, or fashionista, there’s something here for you – here’s a roundup…
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CASA Family Day 2016
One of my favorite partnerships is with CASA Family Day, an organization focused on bringing families closer and driving parent/child involvement. While they have year-round activities, one of their largest events is a focused event each September (click here for events in 2013 and 2015). Ready to join in the fun? post your #myfamilyselfie on social media of your family enjoying…
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Review: The Mass Box
I’m so excited to share a really great product with you! As a craft lover, both my son and I have spent many days painting, gluing, cutting, and creating. As a mom who wants to instill faith in our child, having creative ideas delivered right to my door that teach faith in a fun way is perfect. The Mass Box…
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Bloggers Quilt Festival: Silent Night
Excited to join in the Bloggers Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy’s Creative Side! This year, I’m entering my Silent Night Quilt in the original design category. Deciding which category was hard; I was really torn on whether to enter this in original design, applique, or small quilt. Looking at it, the applique were really what told the story behind the…
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Tutorial: Harbor Sunset Quilt Block
I’m always up for a good challenge, which is why it was genuinely so enjoyable to participate in the 2016 Cloud9 Blog Hop. The challenge? Create a free quilt block pattern using these five fabrics, generously provided by Cloud9. First, let’s talk about Cloud9. Cound9 Fabrics stand out as they produce 100% certified organic cotton fabric. The lovely fabrics shown below…
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Pattern: Silent Night Quilt Pattern – a Christmas Nativity Quilt Pattern
Bring the first Christmas into your home with this Silent Night nativity quilt pattern! The large pieced background creates the expansive night sky, accented by the Star of Bethlehem. The angel blows his trumpet over the shepherds, announcing the coming of the Christ child. The three maji follow the star towards the manger, while Mary and Joseph sit beside their…
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