Picnics, apples, quilts, warm (but not hot) evening breezes and catching fireflies. Lemonade and barbecue. It’s oh so summery. *dreamy sigh* I’d like to introduce you to my latest pattern release, the Jacks Quilt, which is named after the game of Jacks. I never was able to master or appreciate the game, but I thought the pattern itself looked like…
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Jacks Quilt Pattern {Finish}
Ways to use a Mini Charm Pack {Sizzix Tutorial}
Aren’t these mini-charm packs the absolute cutest? I have a bunch, but I never know what to do with them. Happily, today I’m showing a bunch of ways you can start using these cuties up. My mini charm pack is Rhoda Ruth, Elizabeth Hartman‘s adorable new fabric. (It will ship in September.) Last week, in preparation for a new tutorial,…
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This and that
Last Friday Fabri-Quilt had me over on their blog to talk a bit more about Modern Rainbow and my 4 Little MonStars quilt I made for them at market. I’d love it if you would check it out and say hi. 🙂 Also, I’ve been busy behind the scenes writing and making two new quilt patterns for release. I thought…
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Halfa Rainbow Pillow {Sizzix Tutorial}
Hi there! I have a wee Sizzix pillow tutorial, let’s call it the “Halfa Rainbow Pillow”, for you today using the 5” x 2 1/2” Chevron Sizzix die. Two of my daughters have these amazing window seats in their bedrooms and I have promised them pillows and window seat cushions. This past weekend we were able to get curtains hung in their freshly…
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Choosing Solids {A Work in Progress}
One of my favorite things about vintage quilts are that they pair a solid with a print within a block. I love that. And I love incorporating the same idea into my quilts. In talking with Pat Sloan a few weeks ago, I was reminded of my love for pairing solids with a print. This week finds me pairing up…
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