I absolutely love quilt patterns that are created from one block and that look complicated, but are super easy to piece. This layer cake pattern, I think, fits that perfectly. So, here is the quilt block. It looks like there are a lot of small pieces, and while there are, it is constructed much easier... Continue Reading →
This year, I keep seeing so many Christmas Present quilts or quilt blocks and it has really made me want to come up with my own idea. One night, I was laying in bed and about to fall asleep when a Christmas Present Block hopped into my brain. I drew it out and went to... Continue Reading →
I fell in love with the Hazy Mountain Panel as soon as I saw it and almost immediately had two ideas for quilts. Ok... maybe I had three, however, one was just leaving the panel as is and quilting it with some cozy flannel! I may still do that because this panel is pure perfection!... Continue Reading →
Fall is in the air, finally, and even here in Texas it is cooling down. I wanted to get a few fall projects in before I started in on all my Christmas sewing plans. Why does the end of the year always fly by so quickly!? This mini pumpkin wall hanging comes together so fast!... Continue Reading →
There is just something about Fall and the end of the year that motivates me to get a lot of sewing, quilting, and projects finished. Maybe it's the mood boost from the weather finally not being blazing hot here in Texas? Maybe it's just the feeling of wanting to wrap up another year with a... Continue Reading →
I love making my own holiday decor, but honestly, with our crazy schedules it is really hard to fit in everything I would like to make. That is why I really love sewing projects that are fairly quick to piece together, but are still fun to make! I really wanted to make a Halloween Table... Continue Reading →
When I first started quilting I always found it really hard to find quilt patterns that were for true beginners. So, here I compiled five quilt patterns that I feel are perfect for beginner quilters. A few of these patterns I actually still love to use because, well, honestly they are just a lot of... Continue Reading →
Designing this tote bag happened on a whim. It's summer, and my daughter and her friend were looking for things to do... inside... because it is a million degrees outside. I had to go shopping and was asked to pick up some plain canvas tote bags for them to paint. Well, Walmart had 1 tote... Continue Reading →
I adore Fall. Fall is most definitely my favorite season. I love the colors, the food, and the fall scents! Apple cider anyone!? So, when it comes to Fall Fabric I am all in. Just take my money because I want all of it! I am sure, if you are a fabric enthusiast like I... Continue Reading →
Quilt Design Boards are so useful during so many stages of the quilt making process. First, I like to use them to organize all my cut pieces for a quilt. I stack them up and use alphabitties to label them per the pattern I am using. Shop Alphabitties: here I also use design boards to... Continue Reading →