I've officially finished my Blogger Girls Block of the Month quilt top, and I'm in love with it. I really want to get going on my 10 Things This Summer list and just couldn't feel good about starting some new things without finishing up this quilt I started last December. The pattern is by

Slowly but surely I've been making a little progress over here! On the 4th of July I spent some of my morning adding another row to my Blogger Girls Block of the Month quilt. I even have almost all of the other setting pieces sewn, so this one should go pretty fast... as soon as my extra

Recently I was inspired by Anna's "Ten Things This Summer" post. Actually, I was really inspired...not only does Anna have great ideas on her list, but it motivated me to make my own list, and today I'd like to share that list with you! Numbers 1 and 2 are to start "Coastal Lily" by Minick

Welcome back...I have a few winners to announce from yesterday's parades! First of all...thanks so much to everyone...I'm looking forward to seeing all of the "Lincoln" quilts on August 1st! Carrie is sending a Layer Cake of Baby Jane to two lucky winners...Jennifer from my parade and

Hello again! If you are looking for the Blogger Girls Block of the month post, it's here. But if you are looking for Schnibbles, you are in the right place! The gorgeous quilt pictured above is Sinta's version of our July pattern, "Lincoln!" I think hers might be the prettiest version I've ever

Happy July (really, July already?)! Today is the big "reveal" day for the Blogger Girls Block of the Month Quilts. Except I don't have a full reveal...yet.  Let me explain. My blocks have been finished for a couple of months. But then I couldn't make a decision about the setting. Monique

I've been wanting to get back to my quilty barn quilt, and Saturday morning I decided to make the adorable tractor block Lori shared on her blog. It was so much fun to make. I think the tractor fabrics go well with my barns...now I just need to get busy and make some more barn blocks. Lori said

Today I'm happy to share my two latest patterns! These have been "in the works" for a little while now, and it's fun to finally be able to share. The first new pattern is "Tribute." This pattern was inspired by the New York City quilt exhibit, "Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White

I had hoped to get this post up yesterday...but one thing led to another...and it just wasn't going to happen! Actually yesterday was a very productive day for me, and I'm starting to feel a little caught up. This morning I finished two "Essential Wristlet"  zippered pouches (pattern by Dog

I've been working a little on my solids quilt...this week I made my sixteenth and seventeenth blocks!   First up is Block 4 by Primitive Gatherings. I used Moda Bella Admiral Blue (9900 48) and Moda Bella Gray (9900 83). You can find the link to the pdf pattern here.  Next I

Happy Monday! Today I have a fantastic giveaway from Trina at the Rustic Rooster Quilt Shop! Trina is a new shop owner who had always wanted to open a quilt shop. In fact, her desire to open a shop is one thing that helped her during her struggle with breast cancer. Once treatment was complete

While in Wisconsin at the quilt retreat last week I had the opportunity to do a lot of visiting, a lot of learning, a lot of laughing, and a lot of eating...and, of course, quite a bit of sewing. One of the projects I worked on was my Painted Ladies quilt (pattern by Joanna Figueroa of Fig

  Hello, and welcome to my stop on the Diamond Traditions Blog Tour where you'll have a chance to win a copy of Monique's latest book! Monique has now written three wonderful books, and her rulers are some of my "can't do without" quilt tools. I really do use her "Fit to Be Quarter" ruler on

I just returned home from a delightful quilt vacation in beautiful Wisconsin. I'd never been to Wisconsin before and came home ready to move there! While traveling to a few area shops I was able to see the most beautiful countryside--farms, fields, barns (even a barn quilt), and gorgeous lakes and

I just realized I never showed the finished pictures of the baby quilt I made a few weeks ago. I thought the quilting was absolutely perfect for a sweet baby girl...lots of flowers and feathers! The Anne Sutton Moda fabrics and the Riley Blake border print went together beautifully. It

Happy June...I know we're half-way through the month, but it seems like I'm just getting started with my June organizing goals. I like to organize in January and again at the start of summer, and this week I've been busy making quilt kits from my own stash! My Simply Color jelly roll will soon be a

Well, today is the day...you can leave a comment here to enter to win a copy of my book (International winners will receive an e-copy)! The book has 19 projects--2 bags, 3 table runners, 1 table topper, and 13 quilts ranging from wall hanging size to large lap/twin size. I really wanted to write a

Hello again! Thanks so much for following along! Today's blog tour stop is at Kristyne's of "Pretty by Hand." Kristyne is a fellow C&T author--I was lucky enough to meet her in Houston. We were standing in line together waiting for a SchoolHouse session and suddenly realized we both read each

There are just a couple of more stops on the blog tour--it will be finishing up on Wednesday. Today you'll be visiting with Amy Smart, an incredibly inspiring quilter. I've also been following her blog for several years, and also had a good time visiting with her at market in Salt Lake City and

There are just a few more stops on the blog tour, and today's stop is at Anna's blog. I've been reading Anna's blog since I first started blogging, and I also met her for the first time in Salt Lake at market! We were able to see each other this year in Portland as well. Anna's blog is

While at International Quilt Market last month my friend Kaitlyn shared with me a new bag pattern, the Carry On! Travel Bag designed by Annie Unrein. I immediately fell in love with the design, and when Kaitlyn told me a small sewing machine could fit in the bag for travel...well...that's all

Today's stop on the tour is at Lissa's blog. Lissa, or ModaLissa as you may know her is an incredibly amazing person and quilter. Her love and passion for quilting has inspired everyone who knows her. If you don't already follow her blog, you should. Her blog is always a treat of knowledge,

Welcome to Day Four!  Today's stop on the blog tour is over at Judi's! Judi and her husband own Green Fairy Quilts, an on-line shop, and Judi is another blog friend I've met in person; in fact, she lives just about an hour away from me and has quilted several of my quilts! She is

Welcome to day three of the blog tour for A Quilting Life: Creating a Handmade Home. Nanette and Sinta have shared some wonderful ideas...and today Jodi has some fun things in store too! Jodi is another good friend I met pretty soon after I started blogging. We've been emailing about

Good morning! Welcome to day 2 of the blog tour for my book A Quilting Life: Creating a Handmade Home ! Today's visit is with Sinta from Pink Pincushion. Sinta and I have been blogging friends for a few years now...and I have enjoyed every minute working with her on the Schnibbles blog parades. It

Happy Monday! Today kicks off a little blog tour for my book, A Quilting Life: Creating a Handmade Home.  Not only do you have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop on the tour, but you also get to learn how the amazing quilters on the tour get organized to make sure they are able to

June has arrived, and I'm wondering what happened to May! I hope my June days are a little less hectic than my May days...but we'll see...my son graduates from high school next week, and I have a little traveling to do! Even more crazy is the thought that July is next month! Anyway, happy June, and

Hello...Happy June 1st! If you're looking for the Schnibbles parade it will be posted later this afternoon. This morning I'd like to share the final blocks from the Blogger Girl's Block of the Month quilt designed by Monique Dillard. I have had so much fun making my blocks in blues and

A quilty picture...because I have a hard time writing a post without some quilty goodness! Today I'm happy to announce a giveaway from Fabric Fly! Sharon from Fabric Fly has a $50 gift certificate for one of my readers! In addition, Fabric Fly is offering 10% off your entire purchase through

Yesterday I started a baby quilt for my daughter to take to a baby shower on Saturday (yes, I know...I was cutting it close)! I was actually planning on a simple design, but then I decided to use Heather's new book and ruler as a basis for my quilt (I kind of combined two of her designs from the

Earlier this year I was pretty much smitten by the "Marcelle Medallion" pattern by Alexia Abegg found in her book Liberty Love: 25 Projects to Quilt & Sew Featuring Liberty of London Fabrics. I meant to take a long time with this project, but as I completed each additional border I just wanted

Spring was pretty busy...and my Bee blocks started to pile up! So the first sewing I did after returning home from market was to play catch up for Sinta and Calli! First I made Sinta's blocks, and I have to say I'm absolutely in love with this block. Sinta's modern Dresden blocks were based on this

Welcome to the fifth post in my Moda Bella Solids-Along Series. I have three more blocks to share! This is Kate Spain's block pieced using Bella Cobalt (9900-227) and Bella 30's Blue (9900-25). You can download the pdf here. Next I pieced Kathy Schmitz's block using Bella Mango (9900

It's no secret that I love all things Moda...and as usual, the Moda booth and new designer fabrics did not disappoint. Here is one of the new quilts by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic using her new collection Barcelona. And here are a few other new Barcelona quilts. The Barcelona

Happy Wednesday! I thought I'd start off today's post by sharing the three Moda bundles I couldn't live without from Sample Spree. Clockwise from left are Simply Style by V & Co., Potluck by Sandy Klop, and Sunnyside by Kate Spain! My Moda booth post is almost finished, and I'll share it

It's always fun to see the booths--especially when you are able to see the transformation take place from a messy convention center with forklifts and boxes and packing materials strewn all over the floors to a beautiful showroom with inspiring booths. First up is Allison's booth (Cluck, Cluck,

I'm home from a whirlwind trip to Portland, Oregon for the Spring 2013 International Quilt Market! Portland is a beautiful city, and I truly appreciated the cool temperatures, cloudy skies, and light rains. I have quite a lot of photos, so I'll break it up into a few posts. Today's post

Happy Wednesday! How are your solids blocks coming along?! I've been having a lot of fun with mine. This week (because you know it changes every week) my favorite Moda Bellas are the ones pictured above (from left: Amelia Orange, Peony, Daffodil, Peacock, and Amelia Pink).  And