having fun at home
Eye candy turns my head and causes me to open my wallet. And now I wonder, how many new things do I need or even really want? What Is Worth Wanting? I’ve been thinking about this question since I heard it on a podcast during …
As we slide into winter, I have a new feeling of contentment at home. I first became aware of it when we returned home from a visit to our daughter who lives in Dallas. City traffic and city noises that used to be part of …
I spend nearly every day working on a quilting project, so my steam iron gets a workout. When I moved into my new sewing room, I decided to upgrade a few things, including my steam iron. For the past 30 years, I’ve owned two Black …
I love collecting charm packs – those 5-inch-square collections from Moda Fabrics. So I’m always looking for new patterns to use my stash. Ta-da! Here’s a new shortcut quilt pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop: Charm Pack Crispies. Get the free pattern here and look …
Woohoo, I found my navy zipper and finished my Swoon pillow! The last time we chatted, my sewing room (and life) was in a state of chaos, so a finished project is worthy of celebration. Briefly, the pattern and fabric line is by Camille Roskelly …
Summer is inherently chaotic, like chasing rabbits. The sun is up early and sets late, so we’re awake early and stay up late There are bountiful opportunities for gatherings and entertainment. Moreover, we don’t need to worry about blizzards and icy road conditions, so we …
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 …