having fun at home
During July summer weather reigns in all its hot, steamy glory. Last weekend at our cabin the temperature was 90°F with a dewpoint of 76° and a feels-like temperature of 103°F. Thankfully I found respite from the heat on my shady front porch and in the …
This week Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic introduced Block 4 Roman Cross for the Moda Block Heads 2 quilt along. The completed block measures 12.5″ and is made up of 41 little pieces. But don’t let that and the biased edges intimidate you! My block came …
Today the Fat Quarter Shop is releasing a free shortcut quilt pattern, Fat Quarter Snowballs, and a kit featuring Wintertide fabric by Janet Clare. I made my version of Fat Quarter Snowballs from Kate Spain’s Bungalow fabric line, plus a few additional yellow prints from …
Today I listened to the American Patchwork and Quilting podcast and learned that block-of-the-month and sampler quilts are very popular with quilters because we like the slow, steady pace and camaraderie of making blocks with other people. That’s exactly why I decided to sew along with …
Moda Fabric and Supplies is hosting another weekly quilt along with thirteen of their designers: Block Heads Round 2. Would you like to join in? Every Wednesday morning one of the designers will post a pattern for one quilt block from June 6 through March …
Early this year, charming little houses showed up on my Instagram feed. Soon I learned that Stitch and Supply Co. was hosting a Sewing a Village sew along. Yes, resistance was futile! I needed to make a pretty little village of my own from my stash …
During April I completed the blocks for my Barn Style quilt that I made from novelty cowboy fabrics. Last week I had enough time to stitch the blocks together, and today I added the outer border. I’m so excited about this quilt because it pays homage …
I feel a bit like Cinderella watching the clock at the ball as I post my April update before the stroke of midnight. My goal for April was to complete the construction of five Barn Style blocks for my cowboy quilt. I did it, and …
Last Monday we were recovering from a blizzard that dumped 17″ of heavy snow. This Monday only stubborn snow banks remain and the weather is definitely springlike. Robins are hopping all over, searching for worms and other good eats. New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop Last …
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May. – My Girl, The Temptations When you’re working on a quilt, does a song stick in your head? My Girl is the theme song for this baby quilt. …