This post, on finding time to sew, has been an exercise in irony. I’ve always been a believer in the concept that “life is a journey, not a destination” – yet lately, our journey has gone from being one of relaxed enjoyment with moments of busy to one where we move from one thing to the next, squeezing in hugs…
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Celebrate the winter weather with a night out ice skating! These ice skates remind us of the beautiful days spent skating with friends. Whether you opt for white skates with pink laces, or black hockey skates with white laces, the possibilities in creating custom ice skates for the ice skaters in your life are endless! Each block finishes at 12″…
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Share some magic with the world around you! The show has started, and the magician, with a twirl of his wand, is pulling a rabbit from his hat. The audience cheers, as will anyone you share this fun block with! This adorable magic paper pieced block finishes at a standard 12”x12” size, making it a wonderful addition to any quilt….
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It’s Advent, which is a time of preparation in our house – not only for the coming of Christmas, but for the making of gifts for our family and friends! Receiving something handmade is extra special, regardless of how old you are. I have fond memories of making presents for my parents, grandparents, and God parents each year, just as…
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When my youngest brother moved out of the home, my mom and dad went through a bit of “empty nest” and brought home the cutest miniature schnauzer. I’m not a dog person, but Toby is genuinely a sweet dog…who was a bit lonely until, a few weeks later, my mom brought him home a sister. Abby is a cocker spaniel…
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Hi, y’all! I’m excited to share something that’s really special to us and our family. A few months ago, Elayne of Annunciation Design reached out and shared that she was looking for a few other artisans who were interested in creating a custom family mission statement. Now, my background is in the corporate world, and I absolutely grasp the importance…
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Are you ready for some fun Halloween themed sewing? I sure am! Halloween is such a fun holiday – it’s one of my favorites, as it’s silly and goofy…and there’s no gigantic expectation tied to it like some other holidays. It’s also one of the sweeter holidays – did someone say candy? My sewing project this month, as part of…
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Can you believe it’s been a year already? Today – September 25th – is Family Day. Sponsored each year by CASA Family Day, it’s a day focused on (you guessed it!) the family. Their goal, all year, is to bring families closer together and increase parent/child involvement. While they have year-round activities, one of their largest events is a…
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It’s time for the Annual Blogger’s Quilt Festival! So excited to join in again this year. Last year, it was slightly different, as there was voting. This year, it’s “back to basics” – which means we just get to look at and oggle over every quilt entered. They’re all so lovely! My entry into the festival is my Mary and…
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I’m so excited to be part of an amazing group of creative Catholic women! Each week, we share our handmade items in a pop-up shop on Instagram. This week, we’re doing something different – we’ve invited all our talented friends to join us, and 100% of our profits are going to Adore ministries. Adore Ministries is an on-the-ground disaster recovery…
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Hi there, and welcome to the Piece and Quilt with PreCuts! I’m excited to be a stop on Christa Watson, of Christa Quilts, launch tour for her new book Piece and Quilt with PreCuts. This lovely book includes great tips and tricks for piecing gorgeous precut fabrics (and fabric scraps) in eleven different patterns. Once the quilt top is done,…
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Happy back-to-school sewing time! If your a sewist – with back-to-school on the mind – chances are you’ve been coming up with all kinds of fun ideas to make before those special little people in your life climb aboard the bus on their first day. I’ve been working on a lunch box for my little guy – he asked for…
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So excited to share this new quilt pattern! This beautiful paper pieced quilt shows Mary and Jesus, lovingly holding her newborn son. The love between a mother and son is quietly captured in the design, as she gazes down at her sleeping infant. In designing this quilt, I wanted to share those early tender moments after a mother snuggles with…
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The Christmas in July Quilting & Sewing Pattern Bundle Sale has ended, and that means it’s time to pick some winners! Join me in congratulating the following individuals who won a gift from our sponsors: Free Class from Craftsy (ten winners!) Kim M., M. Guy, Joni M, J.H., Bernadette F., Jan G., Julia K., N.L, T.K, M.D Free 14-pack Pattern…
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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 joinin the fun! Here’s what’s included*: Want to join…
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Welcome to this week’s edition of TGIFF! My name is Jen, and I’m happy to host the weekly linkup this week, as well as share a few fun projects with you. I live in southern California with my husband and young son, and I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to stay home and raise this special little man. We’re enjoying…
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So excited for the third Sew Much fun blog hop! This time, we’re sharing a fun quilt block pattern as part of a Summer Block Party. Mmm…summer, to me, means lots of yummy, sweet berries. Whether its strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or boysenberries, we spend the summer picking – and eating – as many as we can. My quilt block…
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We are thick into the June Gloom here, yet – much like the May Gray weather – it speaks to me. My husband and I love this overcast time of year. The tourists? …not so much. I wanted a second try to work with some of the fabrics from May’s block, and am very happy with the result. In placing…
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I was fortunate to have my grandparents, three of them, with me not only during my childhood but well into my young adult years. Faith was a big part of their life, and many of their walls bore the beautiful images popular in Catholicism. My grandfather diligently kept a 12-month calendar on the wall of their kitchen, and it was…
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Fabrics Used: Riley Blake + scraps Ok, so I *know* Lola is not Leila, but I’ve been singing the Eric Clapton song pretty much the *entire time* that I’ve been working on this quilt block! In terms of the block, my favorite cuts might be those deep teal flowers which, when cut, actually look like two suns. Love the impact…
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It’s a “May Gray” today on the coast, as is normal for this time of year. I love the gray…it’s like this soft blanket that inspires soup and tea. The gray of May inspired this block a bit; I used a low-vol solid as the break between the hourglass center and the brightly colored outside fabrics. I’m pretty happy with…
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