In celebration of National Book Lover's Day, Moda & United Notions is hosting a fun book blog tour! At each stop on the tour you'll be able to learn about the books that inspired each participant to become a quilter. If you go to the Moda Cutting Table you can find links to all of the

I'm excited to share my latest pattern, Shine! This one has been in the works for a little while...the Ohio Star is one of my favorite quilt blocks, but I wanted to add a couple of twists to the design. I wanted a lot of light space to let the fabrics shine, but I also used a secondary

My scrappy string quilt just hasn't been going together very fast, so I've challenged myself to make a string block a day for the month of August. It's tempting to make more, so on the days I have extra time I might try to make some ahead to use for the times things are really hectic. By

Happy Saturday! I finished my "Canasta" quilt...actually I wasn't expecting to finish it up so soon, but a couple of hours after I took it to be quilted it was finished...a fun surprise! So of course I sewed the binding on right away while visiting with family Thursday

Happy August! Wow...summer is really going fast, isn't it?! I'm excited to share a brand new Schnibbles pattern..."Canasta." This brand new Schnibbles pattern is available here. I might have a little picture overload of this new pattern because it's my favorite Schnibble ever. Up until now "Good

 It's hard to believe that July is almost over (and that we are also half-way done with the hot weather, too)! I know things have been quiet here on the blog, but a lot has been happening behind the scenes--I really will have some fun finishes to share soon. I've started a list of my quilt

It's afternoon, and I finally have enough chores done to head off to the sewing room! We received 1/2" of rain last night for which I'm very grateful; it's actually still very overcast with more chances for rain, so it's the perfect day to sew! I haven't had my camera out in a couple of days, but I

Today I have a wonderful giveaway sponsored by Bear Creek Quilting Company--how about a $50 gift certificate to the

July is quickly getting away...did you realize Christmas is just five months from today? I decided I'd better get going on some projects and  started my Mini Stockings...and I couldn't make just one. The pattern was so much fun! I think I could make many, many more if I made the solid fabric

I finished my scrappy butterfly quilt! This quilt (made from scraps) has been on my "list" since making the sample quilt for Joanna right before market. The pattern is actually called "Painted Ladies." I had so much fun picking fabrics from my scrap bin and stash to piece the blocks.

Happy Christmas in July! I have a few ideas to help you get started with your Christmas sewing, and we have a little parade of projects, too! I've been working on a "Scrappy Trip Around the World" Christmas quilt with a lot of help from my Quilting Bee Friends! I am so excited to have this quilt

Today I'm happy to be sharing a little about Amanda Murphy's new book Modern Holiday: Deck the Halls with 18 Sewing Projects Quilts, Stockings, Decorations & More. It's the perfect book for all of your Christmas sewing and decorating! I'm definitely a pillow person...they are the

Soooo...My blogiversary was July 1st, and my birthday was just this week. I randomly picked winners from the "Ten Things For Summer" linky and comments as well as from yesterday's Wordless Wednesday post. (Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and listed ideas--I had so much fun visiting the

This arrived home from the quilter, so I'm binding today. Be back tomorrow with the winners from my birthday/blogiversary celebration! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Today I'd like to share my final three solids blocks! I had so much fun with this group. I keep thinking I have a favorite block, but when I put them all together it's very hard to choose just one favorite! First up is one of the additional block patterns provided by Moda. You can find the link

Happy Saturday! I know it's been a little quiet on the blog here this week...we actually got some clouds and a little rain, and I spent a fair amount of time on the back patio just appreciating the cooler temps! I've been in the sewing room some too, though, and have a little progress to share

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