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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. …
Welcome to Joyfully Tracie! Hop in my truck and I’ll show you around my place. I have room for all of you. Be sure to stay with me, because I’ll tell you how to enter a giveaway at the end of the ride. Originally I named …
Yesterday time slowed down for me, and it was as welcome as a cool summer breeze. It was time to teach my niece a new craft. My sister had invited me to her home for the day while she attended a conference. Coincidentally, my niece had …
Have you ever made plans to finish a project by a certain date and then a major interruption occurs? Don’t we all? I think that’s why many quilters have long forgotten Works in Progress (WIPs) or Unfinished Objects (UFOs). During March I had a few …
Many people make their first quilt to celebrate the birth of a baby. Why? You can’t find a quilt you like in a store. It’s fun to give a customized gift. A special person deserves to be celebrated in a special way. The small size …