having fun at home
My sewing room has a new look with better organization and more energy. Our farmhouse is only a few years old, and an Amish building crew did most of the construction work. When we decided to finish the walk-out basement, Dan built a storage cabinet …
On March 11 the Fat Quarter Shop announced a layer cake challenge to celebrate National Quilting Day. Simply sew a quilt using a layer cake and share it on social media with the hashtag #layercakelotto. I happen to love layer cakes (fabric and baked) and …
I introduced a bright splash of color to my modern farmhouse when I completed the Postcard from Sweden quilt. Doesn’t my husband’s shop complement the clean lines of the quilt? And this is as close as I’ll get to hang a barn quilt on his …
This week I enjoyed sewing up a riot of color as I assembled the first third of my Postcard from Sweden quilt. I’m so glad Sandra is guiding us through the quilting process because her tips are keeping me on track. The other very encouraging …
Last week I was pondering resilience, especially how to increase resilience during stressful times. Resilience is not a fixed state. We can learn to be more resilient and can practice resilience throughout our lives. I asked my husband if he had read anything about resilience …
During the past week, I ignored my housekeeping tasks to meet my goal of piecing the Brightly quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew. The collection of dust bunnies was worth it! I enjoyed stitching the bright pieces of cotton fabric together into a starry path across …
Did you realize we’re almost halfway through winter? As someone who prefers wearing T-shirts, shorts, and Chaco sandals, I’m looking forward to shedding my wool hat, heavy parka, and Keen boots. So if you’re like me, I’m glad I can bring you the good news …
Have you seen Amy Smart’s collection of free improv Patchwork Forest quilt patterns? I remembered how cute they all are when I read Amy’s blog post, My Favorite Christmas Quilts. On Black Friday I skipped the shopping and spent a relaxing day in my sewing …
I enjoy reading about kitchen makeovers in magazines, Instagram, and Pinterest. To me, the kitchen is the most important room in a house, and it will make or break a home purchase decision. I love the kitchen in our farmhouse! The island is great for …
When I needed a project to lift my spirits, I pulled out the Goose Down quilt pattern and my Lella Boutique stash. In less than a week of easy sewing, I have a sweet quilt top for my guest room. As soon as I stitched …