While we were in Louisiana, I checked our cameras and it made me think about checking for the night the lightning struck while Vince and I were outside. Because it was 10:40 p.m. and we were getting ready to go to bed, I wasn’t dressed for blog pictures so Vince separated out the sound. I...

We are doing well with the healthier eating. The weekly box of fresh vegetables and fruit has certainly helped. There was a large cauliflower, potatoes and green beans lately that I used in one of those mushroom soup casseroles...actually I switched to cream of chicken and it was good too. I also made a lentil, pea and bean soup with added carrots and sweet potatoes from the box. Not foods Tony would like but he enjoyed the soup. And for me, I can make a meal of a salad. I always add carrots and oranges. I'm still using ...

Do you have some issues with seeing your lines on your quilt rulers? Is your sewing room dark with lots of shadows?

The Glow Ruler by Carolina Moore may be something that you want to take a look at.

The ruler comes in a few sizes – the larger one for cutting strips, the square ones for smaller trimming and cutting. The bottom of the ruler features a metal strip that houses the lights. You simply turn the lights on or off – depending if you need them and for storage.

The light glows the ruler lines which allows you to really ...

Fibre Fling finds 

My tulips and birds at Fibre Fling

I mentioned that a friend had picked up two flats of strawberries for me Thursday. We were on our way home from Louisiana so I got them from her Thursday night. Friday I washed and cut up about half of them and put most of them in the fridge. Today I made 5 pints of...

For me, an enjoyable part of doing any quilt is in the planning.  A scrap quilt often appears random, but one with 93 different fabrics usually takes some thought (or as they say -- curated).  Here are my cards that were part of my planning process. 

Some of my other quilts based on ...

I love this project and would sit and work on it all day if I didn’t have other stuff that has to be done. It’s a big project and it’s going to take a while but I think it’s so pretty. According to the Markup app, I’m a little over 5% done. That means I...

Did you know you can free motion quilt with a 12W thread? You would have to go really slow, yes. But it can be done! For this week’s design I used a spool of Sulky Cotton Petite 12w thread. People have been using this for hand quilting and embroidery, but you can freemotion with it too!

The edge to edge design Trio is not based on an existing shape like a leaf or a flower. With a bit of imagination it looks like a cartoon drawing of an animal / dinosaur seen from the side. Or does it look like ...

Each chapter features two distinct quilt designs, both made from the same set of jelly roll strips. By cleverly combining fabrics and patterns, Lintott demonstrates how quilters can stretch their fabric further and create beautiful, cohesive quilts with minimal waste.

With a total of eighteen patterns included in the book, quilters are sure to find inspiration for a wide range of projects, from throws and lap quilts to wall hangings, cot quilts, and play mats. Each project is accompanied by color illustrations and a photo of the finished product, allowing quilters to visualize the end result and choose their favorite ...

Unfortunately, for one reason and another, our May retreat had to be postponed. It was disappointing to all that were going, obviously, but I'm happy to report that most of the ladies were able to book up mini breaks elsewhere.
Carol had a small brainwave and asked about the possibility of retreating in my very own shop? You know I love to give excellent customer service! I decided we could have a 'Cheat Retreat'.
Coming to class one morning, sew all day and a bit extra, with obligatory nattering and giggles. In the early evening, leaving all sewing paraphernalia ...

 Did you have a good Mother's Day? Mine was great. My daughter took me to get a pedicure on Saturday. I normally don't get them, but it was such a nice treat. Then she went to church with us, which made this mama's heart happy. 

Happy Flowers from daughter 

 Ned's big brother is staying with us for a little while. Here he's having a chat with Tony. Petey is demonstrating his signature move...how he can balance and beg at the same time. Definitely treat worthy, he insists. 

I found another YouTube stitcher to watch who enjoys both cross stitch and quilting. Laura at LalaDee Stitches. She has a great upbeat vibe and shares much enthusiasm for each of her many projects. She does beautiful work in both cross stitching and quilting ...

Good morning, my friends. It was a beautiful day weather-wise. There was no wind, and so it was very still and peaceful. We listened to the birdsong and sat outside. Even Smitty got outside to enjoy it.

My morning was spent slow-stitching. I stitched enough of the kitten to decide to move my hoop.

Next, I was ready to finish off the leaves and the right side of the branch.

I was still ...

Good morning, my friends. It was a beautiful day weather-wise. There was no wind, and so it was very still and peaceful. We listened to the birdsong and sat outside. Even Smitty got outside to enjoy it.

My morning was spent slow-stitching. I stitched enough of the kitten to decide to move my hoop.

Next, I was ready to finish off the leaves and the right side of the branch.

I was still ...

When I started cutting the hexies from Queen Bee strips, I knew it was going to be a beautiful OBW! The Queen Bee panel is by by QT Fabrics. It measures 36″ x 44″. The Queen Bee line will be in stores June 2024.

I cut my strips for the hexies 3.25″ for 5″ finished hexies. I cut off the borders. The inner border containing flowers measured 3.25″ so I was able to use them for more hexies. I had a total of 106 hexies to design with.

I used QT Fabrics blender line Rapture to create Hollow ...

  My shop is participating again in the FabShop Online BlowOut event. The sale lasts all week long.