What is Star Anise? Star Anise is the fruit of a small, Chinese evergreen tree called Illicium Verum. Its name comes from the star shaped fruit, harvested when green, and then dried. Each dried fruit is about the size of a quarter, has 6 to 10 points, and holds a seed within each of those points. NOTE: Star Anise is NOT the same thing as Aniseed. Star Anise has a distinct licorice scent and flavor. It can be used whole or in a powder. However, when used whole it is only for ... View the Post
Diamond in the Rough Quilt Pattern
Diamonds in the Rough Quilt Pattern: Today we are happy to release our Diamonds in the Rough Quilt Pattern! The Diamonds in the Rough Quilt Pattern is perfect for use with pre-cut 5” x 5” squares and although it looks complicated it is simply constructed using half square triangles. The simple construction makes it a great quilt for beginning quilters but also an enjoyable one for those who are experienced at quilting. Finishing up at 58” x 58” it makes for a great “couch ... View the Post
MOD BEE Spring 2021
We are so excited to announce the classes for our 2021 Spring Mod Bee! (Mod Bee is a fun, three day, online quilting conference with great classes, fabulous teachers, downloadable PDF patterns, giveaways, and so much fun!) This time around we have teachers that have been with us from Mod Bee beginnings as well as some new faces! It should be a lot of fun. Take a look at the line up and then click HERE to snag a ticket! Use the code EARLYBIRD for $25 off the general admission ... View the Post
Join the Stash
Join the Stash Today we have an exciting announcement. Something that we have been thinking about for what seems like forever now. Something that Elizabeth and I have talked about so much that it feels like you should all just know about it...even though you don't. What is is this something? It is The Stash. And we want you to join. For FREE. For forever. What is The Stash you ask? We like to call it a Virtual Quilting Club. It's actually a private Facebook group ... View the Post
Easy Children’s Rag Blanket Tutorial
Easy Children's Rag Blanket Tutorial Today I want to show you a quick, easy and fun way to make a Rag Blanket that is a great couch quilt for kids! The great thing about making rag blankets...aside from their cuteness and how quickly they come together is this: As you sew the blanket top together you are sewing the blanket back together and it doesn't need to be quilted! You also don't need to bind these blankets. Sure you need to clip them but that can happen on the couch ... View the Post
Soft Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Soft Caramel Popcorn Recipe One of our family's favorite treats is to make caramel corn...but in our family it has to be the soft kind! Here is the recipe we use and it turns out perfectly every single time. We made a big batch of this last weekend and it was the perfect snack to gather everyone into the kitchen and make it and then play some fun games for family game night. I remember being scared of burning caramel because I did it the first time I made it (and man burnt sugar is ... View the Post
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