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It was serendipity: a call for comfort quilts and the Luminous Layers quilt along came together with fun fabrics in my stash. Boom! A starry quilt was born. If my memory is correct, the quilt top is almost 50-inches square. Comfort Quilts for Kids Entering …
You can score big with Villa Rosa Designs’ Gypsy Rose pattern! The large squares and rectangles make the perfect playing field for custom quilting. I chose Zen Chic’s Frisky fabric line that’s full of color and energy. As you can see, the quilt is a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …