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Quilting· Shine Bright Fabrics

Quilt Blocks Turned Pincushions

In my sewing room I have a pile of quilt blocks. I'm sure you do too. These are blocks that for some reason or another I didn't need in the quilting projects I was making.  So over the next little while I'm trying come up with a few ways to use those "orphaned quilt blocks" to make other projects. First up is a super simple one, to take those unused patchwork quilt blocks and make them into a simple pincushion! These tiny log cabin quilt blocks are three that I had leftover from this LOG ... View the Post

Quilting

Shine Bright Diamond Paper Piecing Pattern

Shine Bright Diamond Paper Piecing Pattern I know I've been teasing this pattern with what seems like forever (it was last fall--yikes!) but it is finally here! The Shine Bright Diamond Paper Piecing Pattern is here and tested and ready to make some fun projects with. And, for those that have never paper pieced before--I've put together a video to walk you through the whole process step by step so you will feel confident making this quilt block. I started this pattern way back when Shine ... View the Post

Recipe· The Art of Homemaking

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

One of our family's favorite recipes all year long is this Cream Chicken Gnocchi Soup and I just realized that it can even be made in the slow cooker! It is so simple to prep and it takes so good with some homemade bread (that's my favorite recipe) and a crisp salad for a dinner that no one will complain about....those are my absolute favorite meals when everyone is happy! Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup *1 stick of butter *1/2 cup flour * 4-6 cups of milk (might need more or less depending ... View the Post