March is coming in like a lion! There has definitely been some wild weather this winter in the US, but spring is on it's way. I am celebrating with a cheery green churn dash that is just a little bit different. Here is my Long Dash block, #3 in the 2023 Block of the Month that features rectangular b...
Category: Free Motion Quilting Designs
Something A Little Bit Different {2023 BOM}
Are you a fan of Block of the Month (BOM) programs? I love them! It's a great way to keep a project moving forward and there is such a friendly community when you have a group working on the same design. I especially like to use BOMs as a stash-busting opportunity. Since you are making just one bl...
2022 Yearly Review
As we approach New Year's Eve, let's take a look at the 2022 yearly review. What were your biggest accomplishments and lessons learned in the past twelve months?
Goals Achieved
I started the year by writing down some clear, measurable goals. First, I wanted to secure a full time job in the Instruc...
3-D Sewing
I always feel so accomplished when I am doing some 3-D sewing, but it is not my favorite! I don't mind the fiddly nature of paper piecing, so that is not really the issue with projects like bags and stuffed animals. I think it boils down to the amount of time it takes to get to a recognizable item. ...
Sewing Friends
Make new friends, but keep the old;
One is silver and the other, gold!
~ song I learned as a Girl Scout
Sewing Friends
Who are your sewing and quilting friends? We find many like-minded people at a guild meeting, and these gatherings can blossom into close relationships.
I found my monthly ...