Snow Blossoms
Winter in Florida always makes me miss freshly fallen snow, beautiful snowflake'd sweaters, and chilly evenings with cups of homemade wassail. Not that I am really complaining about this 60-something...
View ArticleMy Cup Runneth Over
Two weeks ago, this little lamb came into my life. Boy am I smitten.I was extremely nervous about how everything would go and am so happy to report that it all went better than I could have imagined....
View ArticleMy Little Heartthrob
This little guy is one month old today. Can't believe it! I decided to pose him with his Hopscotch quilt. Quilts and babies = two of the best things on the planet.Lorenzo's appetite is INSANE, so I...
View ArticleWaste Not, Want Not {Batting Scraps}
Hello everyone. Here is a scrappy little quilt-top I've just finished basting onto its batting. I'm so excited to get it quilted and bound--it sure seems like it has been such a long time since I've...
View ArticleFor My Lovely Subscribers
Since Google Reader is on its way out (July 1), some have asked what I suggest to use as a replacement.A couple days ago, I made the switch to bloglovin'. So far I really, really like it. Switching was...
View ArticleScavenger Hunt
Once upon a time, an amazing friend sent me the happiest little package of fabric and patterns. (Boy, does she have good taste or what?!) It took several months to figure out how I would use this...
View ArticleNext Wave
Time flies when you're having fun! I just got some of Studio 37's "Next Wave" fabric collection from Marcus Fabrics. I've been busy trying to figure out what to make with these fun little bundles for...
View ArticleTres Meses
I'm still working my tail off on quilt market projects, some Moda Bake Shop stuff, and a new pattern. I feel a little bad about neglecting the blog so I thought I'd sneak you a peek at a "bonus" quilt...
View ArticleModa Bake Shop: Jumping Jacks
I am dang excited to show you my "Jumping Jacks" quilt that is over at Moda Bake Shop today. This fabric is the yummiest! (It's "Happy-Go-Lucky" by Bonnie & Camille.) It's not the first time I've...
View ArticleRaggedy Flaggedy
I'm sporting a reeeeeally cheesy grin right now.That's my "Raggedy Flaggedy" pillow on the cover of McCall's Quick Quilts! I thought I'd share a little peek. It's an easy project to whip up in an...
View ArticleHibermate: The Pattern
Do you remember the cozy flannel man-quilt I made for my brother for Christmas? The free pattern is up over at Marcus Fabrics for your downloading pleasure.Father's Day is just around the corner, and I...
View ArticleNew Patterns + Sale
I would love nothing more than to write a beautiful (detailed) post about my newest patterns, but I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment. Instead, I thought I'd do a quick intro and pattern sale! (I'll...
View ArticleQuilt Market
Quilt Market is in Portland this weekend. As always, I wish I was going. There is nothing like it in this whole world.I did make a few projects for the Marcus Fabrics' booth. Remember I started with...
View ArticleHeartthrob
The most wonderful thing about quilts is the people we make them for. I definitely designed this one with all of my sweeties in mind. I had a lot of fun making these scrappy hearts using some beautiful...
View ArticleA New Niece
Now that we're through with all the craziness of quilt market, family in town, graduation, etc. I have been trying to catch up on some baby quilts. I really had to get my buns in gear for this one--my...
View ArticleModa Bake Shop: Little Boy Blue
I spy... ...a soft and cuddly project featuring Bonnie & Camille's "Marmalade" flannel in pinwheels and stripes.Can you tell what it is? Head over to Moda Bake Shop today and find out more!
View ArticlePlaying Tetris
Not that I ever have time to play video games, but if I could pick a favorite, it would definitely be Tetris. It probably has something to do with my love of organization and overall OCD.Anyway, about...
View ArticleQuilt Sale
Alright, my lovelies. As much as I hate goodbyes, we've got some overcrowding going on over here. Time to find some good homes for some of my favorites!Just check out the quilt section of my Etsy...
View ArticleDizzy Spell Pattern + Giveaway
I love pinwheel quilts. I made my first one three years ago when I found out I was pregnant with Olive using the traditional half-square triangle method.Now that I've got baby #2, I decided to revisit...
View ArticleDizzy Spell {Part II}
In my last post, I released the Dizzy Spell pattern and showed you a simple baby boy version using fat quarters. Here is the colorful original I made using jelly roll strips (Moda's "It's a Hoot" by...
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