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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Giveaway: Growing in Faith *and* Fellowship
One of my *favorite* things about blogging are the many friends I’ve met online. Today, I’m excited to share a fun giveaway with you that will not only get you three great books but a chance to get to know three lovely ladies better, too! Angie of Yellow Pelican is a mom who shares her vocation as a wife…
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Christmas in July Sewing and Quilting Bundle Sale Winners!
So excited to be back with you to share the winners of our Christmas in July Quilting and Sewing Pattern Bundle Sale! The sale may have ended until next year, but it was a pleasure to reach out to these 20 individuals and let them know they’ve won. An extra special thank you to Craftsy and Make buy soma muscle relaxer…
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Recipe: Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Ahh…summer time. Lazy days by the pool, late night bbq’s with the neighbors, and cool ice cream to beat the heat. Speaking of ice cream…did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? To join in the frozen fun, I wanted to share our favorite recipe for healthy peanut butter chocolate banana ice cream – because, if there were ever…
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Christmas in July Bundle Sale: Pattern Sneak Peek! Poinsettia Quilt
Are you ready for a bit of early Christmas? This brilliantly pieced pattern was written by Cheryl from Meadow Mist Design. Poinsettias are always such a prominent image of wintertime, and the way they pop on her quilt against the white snowy background made this a pattern I couldn’t wait to try! First up…fabric selection! I have a personal goal…
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Christmas in July Bundle Sale: Pattern Sneak Peek! Geometric Reindeer
This fun paper piecing pattern, included in the bundle, was written by the talented Kristy Lea of Quiet Play. It’s been *a long* time since I’ve done a paper piecing pattern, and thought this would make the cutest pillow as a gift for Christmas. Last Christmas, I went crazy working on a thousand last minute gifts (or eight, but…
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Building Blocks Tuesday: Busy Bee Blocks
Welcome to this week’s edition of Building Blocks Tuesday! I’m so excited to host and thank Jen at Quilter in the Closet for the opportunity to connect with you all. By way of quick intro, I’m (like you!) a fabric lover, and am inspired to create quilts and patterns focused on my faith. Want a longer intro? Here you go…
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Christmas in July – Quilting and Sewing Bundle Sale
Welcome to Christmas in July – a totally unique opportunity for quilters and sewists to share in an amazing bundle of quilt patterns, exclusive discounts, and opportunities to win made *just for you*. This sale only happens once a year and lasts for just 72 hours, and we’re inviting you to join in the fun! Here’s what’s included: Each…
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Sneak Peak: Christmas in July!
Do you love Christmas, but dread the last minute rush to come up with and make gifts for everyone on your list? How great would it be if you had a bunch of amazing patterns, all perfect for Christmas, delivered to you *and* you still had six months to make some amazing gifts for Christmas? Stay tuned! I’m excited to…
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New Quilter Blog Hop
Hi! Welcome to Week Two of the New Quilt Blogger Hop, and to Faith and Fabric – my little piece of the online community. It’s been a fun few months so far, and special thanks to Cheryl, Yvonne, and Stephanie for coordinating this fun hop. Without further adieu, here’s a bit about me and my site: SHARE YOUR FAVORITE QUILT…
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Deciding How to – or Not – Quilt a Mini
One of the things I’m working on is trying to figure out what quilting techniques work in small spaces. Most recently, I finished this mini Christmas quilt applique wall hanging. Loving how it turned out (it’s even better in person!), but wasn’t sure how to quilt the small grid spaces in the quilt. After doing a combined blanket + rough…
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Small Business Strategies: Creating a New Product Line
Welcome to this month’s edition of Small Business Strategies! This month, I’m joined by the incredibly sweet and kind Nell of Whole Parenting Family. Not only is she one of the most natural mamas I know, but she’s a talented sewist as well. Have you seen the adorable leggings she makes? Love. We’re here today to talk with you about product lines…
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