Today’s “I’ve Got a Notion” is one of my most used quilting tools---the rotary cutter! But how did this useful piece of equipment make its way into the quilting world? Well, the first rotary cutter was introduced by the Olfa company in 1979 and was used primarily for garment making. However, the minute quilters found out about this revolutionary tool, they more than adopted this useful tool as their very own. Prior to the invention of the rotary cutter, quilters often ... View the Post
10 Things to Sew for Back to School
With Back to School happening this month here are ten fun things to sew for Back to School. A few things for your kids, some teacher gifts with all of them being simple fast projects that you can sew up quickly. Here they are! This Quilt-As-You-Go Zipper Pouch is perfect for markers, crayons or pencils for any age at school. Even adults LOVE these zipper pouches. The darling apron would be perfect for any pre-schooler who loves arts and crafts. Find the full tutorial ... View the Post
Summer Berry Cobbler Recipe
One of my very favorite summer recipes to make is a fresh Summer Berry Cobbler. Especially with a big scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. It seriously tastes like summer on a plate. And homemade cobblers or crisps are super easy to make. Here is the recipe I use for fresh Summer Berry Cobbler. Summer Berry Cobbler INGREDIENTS Berry Cobbler 5 cups of berries (I use a mixture of raspberries, marionberries and blueberries)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ... View the Post
How to Eat Beet Greens(A Soul Mending Society Post)
How to Eat Beet Greens: Beet Greens are delicious. When warmed and wilted they taste similar to spinach. And I love spinach. Here's how I prepare my beet greens: Top your beets...as in chop off the beautiful green leaves and stems growing on the top of your beets. Now, I love beets even more than beet greens. I love them roasted, steamed, or pickled. But, today we are talking about the greens so for now set the beets aside and let's focus on the task at hand. Alright. ... View the Post
Around the Block Quilt in Blues
We have been making quilts around here for gifts...and this quilt is a special graduation quilt for my niece that my mom and I sewed back in May and June. She requested a blue quilt so we used fat quarters to stitch up an "Around the Block" quilt in all different shades of Riley Blake fabrics in blues. Here are some of the fabrics used...and I love all the different shades together. The Around the Block Quilt Pattern is made for beginners to advanced quilters and uses fat quarters ... View the Post
How to Make a Snowball Quilt Block
How to Make a Snowball Quilt Block As part of our Christmas in July party, to celebrate the release of our "Warm Wishes" fabric line with Riley Blake Designs, we thought it would be fun to share with you how to make one of our favorite winter themed quilt blocks...the Snowball Quilt Block! Snowball Quilt Blocks are easy to make and so versatile to use paired with other quilt blocks to make darling quilt top patterns! For example we use a snowball quilt block in our Picnic Quilt ... View the Post
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