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Let’s Go to the (Quilt) Hop! Fast and More Fun

Let’s Go to the (Quilt) Hop! Fast and More Fun

A quilt blog hop is a fun way for readers – that’s you – to gather inspiration and win prizes. You simply “hop” from one blog to another to look at some great quilt projects from Villa Rosa Designs. When you leave a comment on 

What Does Every Farmhouse Need? A Quilt!

What Does Every Farmhouse Need? A Quilt!

During the last few months, I’ve been snuggling under the perfect farmhouse quilt. Meet Barn Style. Many years ago I bought the Moda cowboy prints from a shop in La Crosse, Wisconsin: A Stitch in Time. Then I saved the fabrics until I had the 

Zip It! Zip It Good! Sewing Fun for E-Readers

Zip It! Zip It Good! Sewing Fun for E-Readers

Do you prefer reading from a print book or an e-reader? I bought a Kindle Paperwhite several years ago, and it is wonderful for carrying a little library in my purse or travel bag. The real bonus is that I can download eBooks from my 

Here’s a Unique Way to Capture Your Favorite Things

Here’s a Unique Way to Capture Your Favorite Things

Do you have a favorite vacation spot or a bucket list destination? Do you have a few favorite things that stir up happy memories? I began piecing my Shine Bright sampler quilt in October. And I had so much fun stitching together my thoughts of 

Grief and Gratitude Are a Powerful Pair

Grief and Gratitude Are a Powerful Pair

I love end-of-year reviews and setting new intentions and goals for a new year. It’s like buying a notebook and markers for a new school year full of possibilities. Recently I listened to The Lazy Genius podcast episode 344, Kendra Gets Personal. During the program, 

Shine Bright Sampler QAL: Taking the Scenic Route

Shine Bright Sampler QAL: Taking the Scenic Route

The Fat Quarter Shop’s Shine Bright Sampler quilt-along begins on November 1. I shared a little bit in this post about my plan, and here’s a photo of my first three blocks for November: Beehive, Bee’s Knees, and Bliss. I’m using two of Camille’s fabric 

How to Improve Brain Function and Boost Happiness

How to Improve Brain Function and Boost Happiness

This summer, I focused on having fun and boosting my happiness. All the quilting projects and reading were fun! During September, my husband and I spent a lot of time hosting family and friends and creating great memories. Now that the warm, sunny days are 

Goose Down Quilt: Creating Comfort & Joy for My Home

Goose Down Quilt: Creating Comfort & Joy for My Home

I’m excited to share my Goose Down quilt because the happy colors bring me so much joy! I shared details about this quilt top on my blog a few years ago when I finished piecing the top. Yikes, time flies by! At last, it’s quilted, 

What’s Not to Love about True Blue?

What’s Not to Love about True Blue?

Here’s a very fun finish for the first day of September: a Moda Love quilt made from Feed Sacks True Blue. Linzee Kull McCray designed this line of fabric for Moda with inspiration from original feed sacks. Since I come from a long line of 

Happy Dance: My Summer Picnic Quilt Is Finished!

Happy Dance: My Summer Picnic Quilt Is Finished!

I’m happy to share my Summer Picnic quilt that I pieced and finished this summer! The pattern is found in the Summer Memories book by Susan Ache. Fabrics are from my Vault of Happiness stash of Lella Boutique prints and a mix of Moda low-volume