It is the first Monday of the month so that means it is time for the Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial...and this month we are focusing on the Flying Geese Quilt block! It is made up of three squares that from one large triangle in the middle and two smaller ones around it. The name comes from the middle triangle being "the flying goose" and the two smaller triangles representing "the sky" around it. It is a basic quilting block that is super versatile and can be used in many different ... View the Post
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A Vintage Simplicity Pattern
There are many things I love to sew and dresses for girls are still at the top of that list. And my favorite patterns....well...vintage patterns will always have my heart. So yesterday I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I sewed up this vintage 1971 Simplicity pattern. ... View the Post
Using Flannel in Clothing
My girls love flannel. A lot. They have flannel blankets, flannel sheets, and flannel pajamas. In fact Ruth (my 3 year old) even has her own little trunk full of flannel...pink cuts of flannel fabric pieces. And so I was thinking there has to be a way to let my girls wear the kind of fabric that they love....which is perfect to keep them toasty warm during the winter...but not have them look like they are wearing pajamas. So I tried a few things and I think I found my favorite way: ... View the Post
A Churndash Quilt Block–the easy way.
Both liZ and I have been fans of the Accuquilt products for awhile. They are simple to use and make fabric cutting a cinch and even my kids have gotten into the Go! Baby Accuquilt cutter that we received a couple of years ago. I have used it often for sewing and felt projects (I love this flower project for May Day) and we have also used it for many a school project too. So when Accuquilt asked us if we'd like to be involved in their new GO! Big Blog Hop---I jumped at the chance, because I ... View the Post
SNAP Sewing Room Giveaway!
What is the SNAP Conference? It's a three day craft-minded, DIY blogging conference (April 23-25) in Salt Lake City Utah. What Do You Do There? Wellllll...there are loads of classes to choose from everything from improving your photography to jewelry making to how to use Instagram...but as for us we spend our entire time in the sewing room and this year there will be not one but two sewing rooms!!! What? There are 2 Sewing Rooms?!? Yes! There will be two rooms full of ... View the Post
Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginning Quilters
For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas. I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post
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