So yesterday was tough...I don't know if any of you have ever had this problem...but I finally decided it was time to take my machine in for a routine cleaning and service. I've had my machine about 18 months, and with all the sewing I do I knew it was definitely time. I clean all the lint from my

I just finished up my 81st through 85th blocks. Sometimes this Farmer's Wife sewing takes a bit of time...these 5 blocks took the better part of a whole day! With only 26 blocks left, I'm getting anxious to finish. But, of course, I now have a dilemma...do I make the remaining blocks that I don't

So I think I've finally settled in to the summer routine. Although the heat is not fun, I do appreciate the lack of schedules and the lazy days. I am trying to accomplish a few things and finish up some ongoing projects, though...mostly so I can feel good about starting some new things. The other

Happy July...I still cannot believe it's July already...but it seems I've been saying that every month!  Today is a day to celebrate...4 years ago today I first posted on this blog!  So, I'll be having some giveaways this week to celebrate my blogging anniversary and the fact that it's my

Hello! I'm so excited to announce Sweet Celebrations with Moda Bakeshop Chefs: 35 Projects to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Fat Quarters, Charm Squares & More ...a book that will be available in about 4 months. This amazing book is full of terrific projects and was compiled

The latest block for the Blogger's Block of the Month series has just been released! I'm trying to stay caught up with this project, so I set to work right away. My little collection of blocks is growing!  I can't believe this is month 10...only two more months to go! This months

Last spring in the midst of a lot of market sewing I was able to make a sample for Fat Quarter Shop. The fabrics were so bright and fun...they're from the upcoming collection, Good Morning by Me and My Sister Designs for Moda. The pattern, Day Break (available now), was fast and easy

Remember my little stack of fabric from Saturday? Well by Saturday evening it had turned into this! The fabrics are all Prairie Paisley II by Minick & Simpson for Moda except for the outer border which is from the Minick & Simpson line, Bar Harbor. I'm not sure what the background

I haven't had much time in the sewing room this week...but I'm headed off to do some serious sewing now!  The 4th of July is getting pretty close, and I've had a project in mind for a few weeks now. Hopefully, it's a one day project! Also, congratulations to Samantha who was the winner of

With my determination to work on "works in progress" this summer, I decided to do some Farmer's Wife blocks the other day.  Sometimes you just can't stop at a couple! I used scraps from Tapestry for this group of blocks. One of my favorite things about this quilt is that I haven't bought

I just finished up Erika's block...it was so much fun! (I hope she likes it)! Erika sent a super fun stack of fabric...and I tried to use all I could.  I can't wait to see how her quilt turns out! It seems I spend so much time making projects from patterns or working on things that I'm

I can finally share one of my quilts that was away from home for about a year!!! Introducing...Garden Party! Garden Party is a fun quilt that uses a layer cake and goes together super-quick! I used Central Park by Kate Spain for my version! This quilt was away from home for so long because

Recently a fun package from my friend Lori arrived on my doorstep...the gorgeous fabrics above are from Lori's latest fabric collection, Millie's Closet. I have to back up a little, though...the fabrics arrived beautifully packaged in the handiest mesh zipper bag. Since it was bound in fabric

 With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns by Joanna Figueroa is one of those books that can truly be called a pure delight. The pages are full of beautiful photography; there are beautiful projects to create, and there are chapters full of helpful

Today I'm featuring a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate from Shabby Fabrics.  To find out the details and to enter Click Here!

(Pattern is Stems by Joanna Figueroa...fabric is Marmalade by Bonnie & Camille for Moda with the stems pieced from the green dot from Ruby by Bonnie & Camille).

I've been planning on making this a "work in progress" week...a week where I don't start anything new but concentrate on finishing up things I've started.  So on Saturday I hurried up and cut out a couple of new projects so I'd be able to work on them! Hopefully I'm not the only person out

Well, I know it's not officially summer yet, but school is out, and I think the heat is here to stay (until Octoberish). So on the first full day of not having to wake up at 6:00 a.m. I did a little sewing.  I'd been wanting to make the glasses case from the latest issue of Quilts &

I had some Marmalade scraps from some recent sewing that I just couldn't bear to let sit in my scrap bin... So I made a few of my favorite zipper bags.  I used the Abby's Treasure Box pattern by This & That patterns.  This is my all-time favorite little bag.  I have a

Today I hope to bind this quilt... and maybe even this one! And...I have some hand-quilting I want to do on this one! It's a good thing it's too hot to go outside...I'll have plenty of time to stay indoors and sew! Hope you get to sew today, too!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the Doc Schnibbles parade! Sinta and I had an amazing set of parades with 54 entries! "Doc" was a wonderful pattern that really seemed to "showcase" the fabrics! And, I have a few winners to announce.  The two fat quarter bundles of Circa

So...happy June 1st! June is always such a wonderful month...even though it can be hot here we don't seem to be discouraged by the heat yet at this time of year; it is still relatively cool in the evenings now as well, so, yes, I'm welcoming June! And I'd like to introduce you to the two

This weekend I decided to set together the blocks from my Fat Quarter Shop 2011 Designer Mystery Block of the Month Quilt (Fabric Strawberry Fields by Joanna Figueroa for Moda).  As I sewed, I kept thinking that there is just something about sampler quilts...especially those that might take a

It seems like it had been forever since I got some "sew what I want to sew" time...so I took good advantage of some free time yesterday! First I got caught up on Jackie's Blogger's Block of the Month. This month's block was presented by Cathy of Cabbage Quilts.  Her block is one

I finally had a chance to work on some "Farmer's Wife" blocks using some of my Tapestry scraps!   Block #36, Flower Garden Path, is one I've been wanting to make for awhile...I really love this design and would love to make a whole quilt using this block! This is Block #30, End of

Welcome to my stop on the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! Today I have 2 charm packs of Sentiments by 3 Sisters for Moda. Sentiments is a gorgeous Christmas collection with gorgeous prints and colors! Just leave a comment to enter to win! Giveaway closes at 5 p.m. on May 25th. Stop over

Today I'm happy to announce a sponsored giveaway from Jenny at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop! She is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one of my blog readers! To enter this giveaway CLICK HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Number 12...finished! This month's block (the final installment of Fat Quarter Shop's 2011 Mystery Designer Block of the Month) was designed by Sandy Gervais. What is it about twelve finished blocks that just brings a bit of happiness? Is it the accomplishment of a year's work on one

First, thank you so much for the wonderful comments on the Sunwashed and Marigolds quilts post...I'll be responding to comments and questions today! More Bee Blocks have arrived in the mail!  I love this flying geese block from Sinta! I also received this gorgeous block from

(Lots of pictures on the post today...just couldn't decide which ones to use...so I used them all!) So...today I can share a little of the behind the scenes sewing...and the pictures on this post were all taken by Joanna, so you're in for a real treat photographically! Over the last couple

Hello...I know I've been a little absent here...but I've just finished some marathon sewing...9 secret projects since the end of March...with the last one finished at about 2 a.m. this morning. They were all so much fun...but it's a wonderful feeling to be caught up and to get to work on some

I've really missed working on my Farmer's Wife blocks...so I'm renewing my commitment to work on them each week!  Okay...I wrote that on my blog, so I'll be holding myself to it! This is block #63, Ozark Maple Leaf...I used two different yellows from California Girl. And this is block

Happy Friday...and to celebrate I have a sponsored giveaway from SkyeReve Fabrics! Natasha is offering a $25 gift certificate from her shop to one of my readers! To find out all the details...CLICK HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Good morning...it's been a busy start to the week...and I have more to share today! The Schnibbles parades were so much fun...and Sinta has published the winners post here...but come right back because I have some good ideas to share today! The "Summer Day" blocks above are Lissa's (thank you

 Welcome to my stop in the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour...I'm so excited to be here (even if my post did go up a little late)! I have followed along all of the previous 100 Blocks Blog Tours and have loved the inspiration from the wonderful designs! Of course, I was very excited to

Happy May Day...and welcome to our amazing Summer Day parade...we had lots of entries this month...it might be one of our biggest parades ever! Several of our entries came from first-timers...so that is always fun, too! Be sure to stop by Sinta's blog to see the other half of the

First, I just have to share my first 4 Bees Knees quilt blocks...I know I've shared Nedra's (top left) and Tricia's (bottom right) before, but Amy's (top right and bottom left) just arrived on Saturday, so I had to get them out and put them together...these blocks are all