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…

What to Save

When the fire in Alpine started last Tuesday, I was with my kids at a swimming pool in a neighboring community. My son was on the high slide when he spotted a small column of smoke in the distance.  He…

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…

Happy 4th

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 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…

On a Mission to Eat Interesting

Our family eats “in” most of the time.  It’s a great way to save money and eat healthy.  The thing is, I LOVE good food. Even though we eat in, we still like to eat interesting. A few months back,…

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…

Shabby Apple Giveaway

I’m so excited to be hosting a wonderful giveaway from Shabby Apple this week. If you’ve never visited Shabby Apple’s website prepare to fall in love.  They have so many beautiful dresses, shoes, accessories…. and more to choose from. This…

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…

Ten Ways I Know Summer is Here

1. I should buy stock in Bandaid. 2. The laundry seems to have tripled. 3. I’m pretty sure the laundry stains have quadrupled.  I should buy stock in Fels Naptha. 4. My floors are dirty about five minutes after I…