Recently, especially in our newsletter, Elizabeth and I have talked a lot about a pile of behind the scenes projects that we have been working on. Most of those projects have been rather large and we haven't been able to share them but this week we get to finally tell you about several of them! So today we are starting off with one of these projects that we are really excited about: Designer Joi's Sewing Holiday. ... View the Post
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How to Make A Bonus Quilt
A long time ago when I first started quilting I remember hearing some ladies talking about "bonus quilts" and how many they had made. A "bonus quilt" is a quilt that is made from the left over scraps of other quilts that you are working on....and because it is just left over fabric that creates another brand new quilt it is called a "bonus". And while this sounded like a good idea, at the time I thought to myself I will never have enough scraps to make one of those. My how times change.... ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month: Flying Geese Quilt Block Tutorial
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
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
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