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Bees Knees Block for July

Since I’m just getting around to posting my Bees Knees Bee Block from July, you might say that summer is getting the better of me. July’s block was for Nedra of Cactus Needle Quilting.  My mom knows Nedra and has…

One Quilt Block – Two Ways

A month or so ago, my mom and I talked about a block for a quilt she was interested in making and possibly teaching at a retreat. We looked around for a pattern, but couldn’t find one.  We drafted out…

Summer rolling along

It’s been such a hot, dry, hard summer. But despite that, there is always sweetness to be found.  Like in this box of apricots that came from a friend yesterday. I’ll be putting up a batch of apricot jam this…

Fun surprise in my mailbox

Do you remember my Squares and Stripes Picnic Quilt Pattern? Months ago I bundled and boxed up my quilt and shipped it off… And over the weekend I received something fun in my mailbox. It was a copy of the…

In Between Cleaning

How do you deal with stress? Rather than start drinking…  I’ve chosen a few more constructive outlets. I’ve been deep cleaning bedrooms and purging old toys, clothes, and more.  For a girl who really doesn’t love to shop, I’m amazed…

June Bee’s Knees Block – Improv

I was behind on my Bee’s Knees Bee Block, and I’d like to blame it on Summer. But actually I think I was a little intimidated by June’s bee block.  Excited to try it, but intimidated. Erika, from Pink Suede…

I have a little problem…

I have a little problem. I’m having way too much fun making Farmer’s Wife blocks… I love playing with the pretty fabrics.   This is block 61 – Northern Lights. I’ve loved picking fabrics that match the name of the…

Farmer’s Wife Primer

For the last year, I’ve loved following the progress of all the Farmer’s Wife Quilts around the blogoshere.  The range of styles, fabrics, and colors have been an inspiration. I’ve had the book on my shelf since last summer.  I’ve…

Star Bee Block

A few months back I made a fancy star block for my Bee – The Bee’s Knees.  The block was for the wonderfully, talented Sherri of A Quilting Life.  Since then I’ve had some requests for a block tutorial. This…

Dresden Patriotic Bunting

Last week I was looking at the cheerful bunting I have hanging in my kitchen nook.  It is spring toned 1930’s fabrics and realized I need something new and fun for summer. What I really wanted was something that echoed…