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Techniques· Tutorials

January’s Quilt Block of the Month 2016

Today is the day for the first quilt block of the month tutorial for our 2016 Quilt Along!  And we are starting with an easy block---the half square triangle for January's Quilt Block of the Month 2016. ... View the Post

01.14.16

Announcements· Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts

2016 Quilt Block of the Month Yardage Requirements

  Hello! Today we get to talk about two things:  #1.  The amount of fabric needed to complete all 12 quilt blocks of the month   AND  #2.  The 3 blocks that we chose not to include in the quilt but will still be part of the sew along.  (Why the 3 "bonus blocks"?  Read yesterdays post for a full explanation!) ... View the Post

01.13.16

Quilt· Quilt Block of the Month· Quilts

2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt Top

Today we get to show you the quilt top made from the quilt blocks coming up in our 2016 Quilt Block of the Month Sew-Along! Each and every month (on the first Monday) we will share a tutorial for a quilt block that is both perfect for beginners and fun for experienced quilters alike. As you can see from the photo the quilt is only made up of 9 quilt blocks...even though there are 12 months in the year.  This is because we are allowing for you to have a few "off months" where you might not ... View the Post

01.12.16

Announcements· Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts

2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt-Along!

We are so happy today to be announcing our 2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt-Along!   It is going to be so much fun!!!! Here is how it works: *The first Monday of each month we are going to share a tutorial that will walk you through how to make a 16.25" quilt block. *Then at the end of the year you will be able to put the sampler together in the pattern of your choice to create a quilt (complete with sashing and a boarder!) *The finished quilt only needs 9 quilt ... View the Post

01.11.16

Cooking· Recipe

Candy Cane Popcorn Recipe

Do you have lots of candy canes leftover from the holidays?  They are usually swimming around at our house mostly because they are the last candy eaten---and I usually end up throwing them away after a month or so.  But not this year!  I decided to turn those leftover treats into a candy cane popcorn recipe that was perfect for family movie night which is a Friday night tradition at our house. And boy howdy did those candy canes get gobbled up this year!  I actually had to make a second batch ... View the Post

01.08.16

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: On Spiders and an Update on My Web

At the beginning of last year I wrote a post about my word for 2015. The word I chose was: (A word which I still don't pronounce correctly.) Araneae is the scientific name for spiders and I chose it for a very specific reason...my goals for last year all revolved around the work of spiders...creating a a safe, beautiful, and practical home for me and mine...but I had no idea when I chose my word what the year would bring. ... View the Post

01.06.16

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