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 ... Read More about Pattern: Sacred Heart of Jesus Quilt Banner
Patterns
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)
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
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 ... Read More about Pattern: 12 Days of Christmas Quilt
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 ... Read More about Pattern: Silent Night Quilt Pattern – a Christmas Nativity Quilt Pattern