It is definitely baby season in our family. A new one arrived seven weeks ago, and two more are on the way. It’s so very exciting. Not my...

First draft Santa Claus by Jennifer-where did the seam allowances go? The prototype phase wasn’t too dramatic. Sure, I cut the edges too...

I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age; I’m much more comfortable in an analog world. I like to keep my technology...

For quilters, here’s a fun project that’s quick and easy to make for your “quilt worthy” family members and friends. Take a look at...

I can’t believe it’s October already! When we started our little block of the month project back in January, it seemed like a long way...

I love wearing scarves and am so happy that they are in vogue. I have knitted several beautiful ones from baby alpaca and I always seem...

Alex and my daughter, Molly, did the taping while John (Alex’s husband), Mary Kay Davis, and Lilo Bowman of TQS did the behind-the-scenes...

One of the stars of the “Stitchin’ for Kids” project Last December I wrote about the Stitchin’ for Kids project, established by my friend...

Of course, I love the satisfaction of a completed quilt project (2 in June–yeah!), but chances are there’s no way to start and finish...

Christy and I met in 1952, when our parents bought tiny post-war tract houses across the street from each other in a small New Jersey...

Yes, I’ve since fixed my crooked earrings and yes, I did finish that most delicious cupcake made by Kim Butterworth from a Paula Deen...

The only collection in my house that challenges (maybe even exceeds) my fabric stash is my library of books. Cabinets and shelves; table...

Not only are these burp cloths quick and fun to make, but with all the wonderful flannel prints available today, they can be works of...

A wee bit of green to bring you luck! With St. Patrick’s day coming up (and green has always been my favorite color), I thought I’d start...

I’m a creature of sunlight, so that’s probably why my head’s so easily turned by bright colors. It doesn’t matter if it’s fabric,...

After fabric designer Kathy Davis read Christie’s post singing the praises of her (Kathy’s) new fabric line, Happiness by Free Spirit,...

Just a little more Valentine inspiration. Are you ready for the second block in our 2012 Block of the Month project? Let me know if...

Here’s a lovely little (6″ x 12″) valentine that you can make for yourself in a single afternoon…so easy and so much fun that you’ll...

Beyond that, though, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating aching, hopeful, yearning . . . hearts. I can’t help it: I love a romantic...

Just a bit of color inspiration. It’s the start of a new year and what could be more stimulating than a brand new block of the month...