Front Runner Made from Vintage Feed Sacks
I joined the Front Runner quilt along on Saturday morning hosted by the staff of Quilts and More magazine. Everything fell into place for me to join in: cool weather, no plans, and a clean sewing room....
View ArticleI Could Be Wrong: How to Live and Sew Better
Recently I read that to improve relationships, it would be wise to preface advice or opinion with, “I could be wrong.” If we don’t say it aloud, we should at least say it silently to ourselves....
View ArticleSmall Beginnings: A New House Feels Like Home
Rapid progress is satisfying; however, a new house feels like home after a lot of small steps. As winter faded, we began turning this farmhouse into our home. This spring/summer we added a front...
View ArticleZip It! How to Make a Lined Pillow Cover
Recently I sewed a St. Gregory’s Cross and Hourglass classic and vintage quilt block and turned it into a lined pillow cover. Chambray and denim, along with Fig Tree and Co.’s Pumpkin and Blossoms...
View ArticleGoose Down Quilt: A Spoon Full of Sugar
When I needed a project to lift my spirits, I pulled out the Goose Down quilt pattern and my Lella Boutique stash. In less than a week of easy sewing, I have a sweet quilt top for my guest room. As...
View ArticleKitchen Makeover: One Year on the Farm
I enjoy reading about kitchen makeovers in magazines, Instagram, and Pinterest. To me, the kitchen is the most important room in a house, and it will make or break a home purchase decision. I love the...
View ArticlePatchwork Forest Mini Quilt: Make a Quick Christmas Gift
Have you seen Amy Smart’s collection of free improv Patchwork Forest quilt patterns? I remembered how cute they all are when I read Amy’s blog post, My Favorite Christmas Quilts. On Black Friday I...
View Article4 Ways I’m Keeping a Cozy Home
Did you realize we’re almost halfway through winter? As someone who prefers wearing T-shirts, shorts, and Chaco sandals, I’m looking forward to shedding my wool hat, heavy parka, and Keen boots. So if...
View ArticleSlow Sunday: Take Time to Reflect and Plan
During the past week, I ignored my housekeeping tasks to meet my goal of piecing the Brightly quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew. The collection of dust bunnies was worth it! I enjoyed stitching the bright...
View ArticleBuild Resilience by Stitching Slowly Through the Year
Last week I was pondering resilience, especially how to increase resilience during stressful times. Resilience is not a fixed state. We can learn to be more resilient and can practice resilience...
View ArticleSweden’s Saturday Sweets and A Riot of Color
This week I enjoyed sewing up a riot of color as I assembled the first third of my Postcard from Sweden quilt. I’m so glad Sandra is guiding us through the quilting process because her tips are keeping...
View ArticleA Colorful Story: Farmhouse Tales and Tails
I introduced a bright splash of color to my modern farmhouse when I completed the Postcard from Sweden quilt. Doesn’t my husband’s shop complement the clean lines of the quilt? And this is as close as...
View ArticleDrop Everything and Make It! Layer Cake
On March 11 the Fat Quarter Shop announced a layer cake challenge to celebrate National Quilting Day. Simply sew a quilt using a layer cake and share it on social media with the hashtag...
View ArticleNew Cabinets, Cutting Station, and Puppy in Sewing Room
My sewing room has a new look with better organization and more energy. Our farmhouse is only a few years old, and an Amish building crew did most of the construction work. When we decided to finish...
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