Slip Sliding Away Quilt in Modern Farmhouse Today I get to share a quilt I stitched up last fall...but just finally got around to binding. This was a fun quilt to sew up. I used our Slip Sliding Away PDF Quilt Pattern (that you can read all about HERE or purchase HERE in our shop).... ....and for the fabric I used a scrap of green that I have been hanging onto for years, some Rose Gold Swiss Dot, one of the floral prints from "Modern Farmhouse" (a sweet line that we ... View the Post
Archives for April 2021
Home is Where the Heart is Quilt Pattern
I think the last year has taught many of us the important lesson that our homes really are that important. I mean I knew that before....but spending so much time at "home" this last year has been good for me to realize again and again how much of a sanctuary it can be. No, it's not always clean...in fact most days it's not. The laundry is never, ever done. But it's the feeling and the people that are there that are important. And I wanted to make a quilt to commemorate how much "staying ... View the Post
Peaches and Cream PDF Quilt Pattern
Peaches and Cream PDF Quilt Pattern The Peaches and Cream PDF Quilt Pattern was began as a tutorial back in December of 2016...and quickly became one of our most popular posts...and one of my favorite quilt patterns! In May of 2018 we released it as one of our first PDF quilt patterns. From there we have been able to share and teach it at different quilting conferences, classes, and groups...and it is always a winner. There are so many great things that make this particular ... View the Post
What is Star Anise?
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