AdminOct 4, 20112 min readSneaking a Peek: Before the Big ShowLife is busy here, as it always is right before a big show (in this case, Pacific International Quilt Festival). Just want you to be the...
AdminSep 27, 20112 min readColor Inspiration – Tree Trunks to BouganvillaIt’s not uncommon to hear new quilters say they find it difficult to choose fabrics for their projects. That’s typical of most of us when...
AdminAug 19, 20112 min readYou Say To-may-TOE, I Say Tom-AH-to: An Ode to Summer’s Bounty Plus a FREE Classic Tomato PinKim Butterworth takes a stroll through her local farmer's market Yum, it’s tomato season! Ever since my friend Tricia O’Brien published a...
AdminAug 16, 20112 min readGreat Bag, Great Pattern, Great Giveaway!The Mail Sack pattern cover The first time I spotted a sample of this bag hanging in a shop I knew I had to make it. I’m very particular...
AdminAug 5, 20112 min readRadically Ruched Roses, a FREE Quilt Pattern!Original inspiration for Radically Ruched Roses plus a feature in Elle Decor with similar blossoms by Sonia Delaunay Remember my...
AdminJul 5, 20112 min readApplique with a Frosted Donut – Delicious!Frosted donuts - the real deal! I thought the donut photo might get your attention. Actually, my topic has nothing to do with the...
AdminJun 21, 20111 min readGiving Back…A Free Quick & Easy Pattern for Kid’s QuiltsIf you’re looking for a fun kid’s quilt – here’s a free pattern! My friends and I recently made ten of these for our local children’s...
AdminApr 29, 20113 min readLet There Be Sunlight! (And Flowers Too)It's a Spring posy with a rainbow of colors--best wishes for royal romance! Sample block for a Four Seasons quilt block exchange from...
AdminApr 26, 20111 min readMove Over Oprah – It’s a Favorite Thing!If you’re going to give a gift card or cash, tuck it into one of these little gems to enhance and personalize the presentation! Store...