Hello and happy Tuesday! Today is our Minis and More parade day where we are sharing Christmas in July projects and ideas! We decided that since summer is often so busy that a free-choice Christmas project might be just the ticket for this month's parade! We have had a couple of fantastic
Quilt Tips: Easy Folded Corners
Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a technique tip with the extra bonus of video material. Easy Folded Corners are sometimes called "simple folded corners" or "sew and flip corners." (There might even be a few more names out there for this method of block construction). I've actually referred to
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32 post! I have a lot of fun with these posts. I share some things quilt-related and some things just for fun! Enjoy this week's post which includes fabric, quilt blocks, recipes, and more!
Saturday Seven
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial Part 1
Hello and happy Friday! I hope you've had a wonderful week and that your weekend is off to a terrific start. Today I'm beginning my Christmas in July project series with a two-part Christmas table runner tutorial! I had a lot of fun making this fun table runner a couple of weeks ago! And I
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 5
Hello and happy Wednesday! And happy 4th of July if you are here in the United States. I've been feeling especially patriotic lately as I was recently able to attend the Broadway musical Hamilton which was touring in Las Vegas last month. It was terrific to be able to see the program right before
Sewing Room Organization: 20 Steps to an Organized Sewing Space
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing something I've been trying to finish up for you for a little while! While organizing over the past few months I've felt that it would be nice to have a printable check list to mark off my sewing room organization progress. And then I decided to make one
Mystery Block of the Month July 2018
Hello and happy Monday! Happy July as well! Today I'm sharing the Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month July! I really love how this one turned out. I did something just a bit different with each of my three versions, so you'll have several options to choose from when you decide on fabric
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 31
Hello and happy Saturday! I hope that your weekend is off to a wonderful start! Since the 4th of July holiday here in the US falls in the middle of the week next week, this weekend feels almost like a part of the holiday! So, I'm hoping to get a lot of fun things checked off of my list! I'm
A Quilting Life | Ten Years
Hello and happy Friday! June flew by at lightning speed, and July is just around the corner! I'm really trying to enjoy these carefree summer days as much as possible (although I've been working a lot this month)! And, this Sunday, July 1st, will be the tenth anniversary of A Quilting Life the
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 4
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today it's time for Moda Block Heads 2 Block 4! Are you quilting along? If you haven't joined in yet, this is a really good time to catch up! One block a week has been really doable, especially since there are some easy ones in the mix! This week's block is a really
Clover Hollow Bella Solids & Aurifil Thread Colors
Hello and happy Monday! I know Clover Hollow isn't shipping until August, but I thought now would be a good time to share the Clover Hollow Bella Solids and Aurifil Thread color matches. I love to have the solid coordinates for collections I'm sewing with--and of course it's good to have matching
Clementine Quilt Along, Barn Blocks, and Notions
Hello and happy Monday! Today is Clementine Quilt Along day, and I'm sharing the newest blocks along with my latest barn block and some fun notions! This is the sixth month in the Clementine Quilt Along, and the final block patterns are ready. These blocks were a lot of fun to make, and they
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 30
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters post where I share fun things for quilters! Each Saturday I share a free pattern or tutorial, a fun recipe, fun things to read, and home décor and organizing ideas. I have a lot of fun preparing these posts and hope
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 3
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today is Moda Block Heads 2 Block 3 release day! And Block 3 is another fast and fun cute 6" block! There are many color placement options for this pattern and this block would also be cute with a scrappy mix. I finally had to just make my block and stop over-thinking
Quilting with Simple Patchwork
Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend! We had some windy weather, but it kept the temperatures a little cooler than normal for this time of year, so I didn't complain! And I finally had a chance to get into the sewing room and do some fun sewing. I'm working on some simple
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 29
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the 29th edition of my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters posts! Each Saturday I post fun things for quilters: free tutorials, new patterns, fabric finds, recipes, home decorating and organizing and more! I hope you'll find something you enjoy reading
Summer Quilt Projects & More
Hello and happy Friday! While the official summer solstice in the northern hemisphere isn't until next week (June 21st), today feels like the first day of summer for me! You see, I finished up a good portion of a really big project yesterday! So today I can finally start on my summer quilt
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 2
Hello and happy Wednesday! Since it's Wednesday, that means it's Block Heads day! And I'm happy to be sharing the Moda Block Heads 2 Block 2 today! First, I know there were some technical issues last week. I believe the issues have been corrected now, so I'll add the link again to the end of
Beginning Quilting Posts Roundup
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a roundup of posts I've published that are perfect for beginning quilters or for more advanced quilters who want to refresh their skills in one or more areas. I've had this on my list for awhile so that I can refer readers to one place for tips and
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 28
Hello and happy Saturday! I'm sure looking forward to this weekend after a busy week! I've been working on a behind-the-scenes project that is nearly complete, and I'm going to have lots of time for quilting when I finish it! This week's Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters post is a fun one
Simple Patriotic Stars Quilt
Hello and happy Friday! I hope your weekend is off to a terrific beginning! Today I'm sharing a fun and simple patriotic stars quilt my daughter Chelsi made! She used a mix of our fabrics in reds, creams and blues and also wrote a simple tutorial for it. I've also got some blog updates and sale
Moda Block Heads Quilt Along
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today is the first day of the 2018 Moda Block Heads quilt along! And I have some pretty exciting news to share, too! First, I'll explain just a little bit about the Moda Block Heads. Last year, a wonderful group of Moda designers got together and took turns posting free
Mystery Block of the Month | June 2018
Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Today I'm sharing the Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month June block! It's a fun and easy block that goes together quickly and easily. I've also included the mini version for this block on the pattern as I did last month. And, I've
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 27
Happy Saturday, and welcome to the 27th edition of my Saturday Seven inspiration for quilters post. I hope you'll find some fun things and inspiration here! I always have fun looking for ideas for this post and hope you enjoy the topics. As always, if you ever have ideas for a topic or link for
Small Quilts for Fun Summer Sewing
Hello and happy June! Today I'm sharing small quilts for fun summer sewing as part of my regular Mini Quilts and More series I post on the first of every month. If you are new here, there is a theme for each month announced the month before. Then, anyone who wants to participate can send in a
Summer Quilting Goals & Progress
Now that the unofficial start of summer has arrived, I'm thinking about my summer quilting goals. At the beginning of 2018 I decided to organize quarterly with mid-quarter checks on progress to help keep me on track. My second quarter mid-check up is a little late, but at least I'm getting it
Happy Memorial Day and Patriotic Quilts
Hello and happy Memorial Day! I'm truly grateful for all those who have served and for those who have given their life so that we might have freedom. Yesterday I was privileged to be able to hear two Veterans speak at church; one served in Korea and the other in Vietnam. They were both
Saturday Seven & Quilt Market Inspiration | 26
Hello and happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters post with more Quilt Market Inspiration photos added in! I hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start. This is a holiday weekend here, and I fully intend to sew as much as possible! (Note: some affiliate
Quilt Blocks and Barn Quilt Blocks
Hello and happy Friday! Today is pattern release day for the Clementine Quilt Along sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop, and I'm sharing my quilt along blocks and barn quilt blocks! I'll also be sharing this month's Sew Sampler box that arrived while I was at Quilt Market!
First up is a photo of all
Quilt Market Spring 2018 Moda Booth Part 2
Hello and happy Wednesday! Welcome to the Quilt Market Spring 2018 Moda Booth Part 2 report! I'll be able to finish up the Moda designer booths I have photos of today, but still have more to share from Quilt Market! I should be able to put everything else into one post, I think!
The photo
Quilt Market Spring 2018 Moda Booth Part 1
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'll be sharing the Quilt Market Spring 2018 Moda Booth. Because there is so much to share from the Moda area, there will be another two posts to cover all of the beautiful things coming soon from Moda!
Yesterday I shared just a small portion of the gorgeous Moda
Clover Hollow Quilts Booth | Quilt Market Spring 2018
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing just a little bit of the Spring 2018 International Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon. I returned home late last evening, and so today I'll share our Clover Hollow Quilts booth. More photos from the Moda area and the entire market will be upcoming in the next
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 25
Hello, and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a good start! On Saturdays I post my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters post which contains links to lots of fun things. Enjoy this post, and enjoy your weekend! Since I'm attending International Quilt Market today I thought some
More Projects with Clover Hollow
Hello and happy Friday! Today marks the first day of Spring 2017 International Quilt Market in Portland! I have more projects with Clover Hollow to share with you today that I couldn't share earlier. These projects are being used as booth props for the weekend and will be put to good use
International Quilt Market Review and Preview
Hello and happy Wednesday! Tomorrow I'll be leaving to attend International Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon. So today I'm posting an International Quilt Market Review and Preview from some of my markets past. Next week I'll share all of the details from the Portland Market!
The quilt market
Framed Fabric Hexagons Tutorial
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing my framed fabric hexagons tutorial, and it's a fun project! I love hexagons and wanted to make something with them for display in our International Quilt Market booth. After finishing this up it was so cute I decided a tutorial was in order! This is a
Quilted Accessory Bags in Clover Hollow
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm excited to share some quilted accessory bags in Clover Hollow with you! These were a spur of the moment project from Friday, and because they are from an older pattern I can share them now! (I have some other small sewing projects I won't be able to share just yet
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 24
Hello and happy Saturday! Thanks so much for stopping by to read this week's Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters post! On Saturdays I post fun things for quilters--some related to quilting and some not :) Enjoy these fun links!
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters
1. First, I can't wait
Dresden Pillow | Works in Progress
Hello and happy Friday! This week I finished my Dresden pillow and some other works in progress for our booth at International Quilt Market next week. We were lucky to have a pre-market group which enabled me to get the quilts finished early and to concentrate on smaller projects now. Making the
Red, Blue, and Cream Quilt Finish
Hello and happy Wednesday! Right now I'm working on several things I won't be able to share just yet, but I also finished up a work in progress this week! My red, blue, and cream quilt is now bound and ready to use! If you've been following for a little while you might recognize this quilt. It
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