The Endless Chain pattern was inspired by a beautiful 1930s antique quilt. The pattern uses foundation paper piecing. Its simple design makes it a great introduction to this technique. The pattern is available for purchase in the Make it Do…
I am thrilled and honored to be part of another year of the Bees Knees Quilting Bee. This month’s block is for Sherri McConnell from a Quilting Life, and I was super excited when her fabric arrived in the mail- a Christmas…
This past week I asked my son what he was looking most forward to during the Christmas break. He said “Skiing”, and “I hope Santa brings us a new board game”. Getting a new game on Christmas has become one…
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…
Wishing all my fellow American friends a Happy 4th of July. I took this photo from our back patio a few days ago. The Wasatch front can have such lovely Summer sunsets. This was a photo we took last night…
I mentioned the other day that I’ve been baking with my Mom, sister and two sister-in-laws this month… Here is my sister putting gingersnaps onto cooling racks. Hi Brooke! I love baking and being with my sister more than words.…
I am so excited to welcome AmberLee here today. Her blog, The Giver’s Log is both inspirational, beautiful and one of my best resources for gift ideas. Today she is sharing how to make one of my all time favorite…
I’m a guest today on Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen Blog making the yummiest biscuits that ever came out of my kitchen. They are incredibly easy and wonderful. Click here to see the step by step recipe.
I’ve got a few spooky projects in the works for Halloween. This is the rough draft of an embroidery pattern I’ve been designing. It’s based on an old 20’s print I’ve kept for a few years as inspiration. I’ve started…
It’s a late post today, but better late than never I hope. I feel so much better knowing I’m not the only one that lets my blinds get nice and dusty before I think of them. The winner of the…
It’s more than time for me to get sewing for school. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some “hand me down patterns” from a good friend. I’ll be making both the dress and top from Sandi Henderson’s…
I’ve have loved being part of the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge. But I must admit to feeling a little daunted when I knew a tube of toothpaste was on it’s way for me to use and review.…