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Earlier today we released our “Mushroom Meadow” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 5 different embroidery and applique patterns with a mushroom theme.  The mushroom theme is a perennial favorite! I remember growing up in the 1970s (dating myself!!) my grandmother painted my mother a mushroom soup tureen in her ceramics class, and that was the centerpiece of our kitchen table for many years (I wish I had a photo of it!!)

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes ...

I quilt in a flat frame. It is a technique that seems to invite a curious fascination, carrying as it does, a lot of historical baggage. This blog post aims to answer some of the questions that I regularly receive, and also to address some of the common misconceptions that those reactions are often based… Continue reading Hand Quilting in a Frame

Earlier today we released our “I Love Sewing” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 8 different embroidery patterns and 6 different applique patterns – all with a sewing theme so that you can make the perfect project for your sewing room!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes three different projects – a small quilt, a zipper pouch, and a basket tote (perfect for carrying sewing supplies)!  With all the options for the hand embroidery and applique, there are so many ...

We are at the finish line! Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is done! Thanks for participating! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! We have released the Finishing Instructions but you still have time to catch up!!

As we are at the finish line – we’re already starting our next Sew Along – Snowmen from Heaven!  Make sure you sign up today so you can get started on this project once we finish up this one!   Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!

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We are nearing the finish line! Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is almost done! Thanks for participating! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 4 – but you still have plenty of time to catch up!!

As we near the finish line – we’re already thinking about our next Sew Along – Snowmen from Heaven!  Make sure you sign up today so you can get started on this project once we finish up this one!   Be sure to sign up so you don’t ...

Earlier today we released our “Scrappy Fall” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 5 different fall themed applique and embroidery patterns – perfect as the seasons start to change!  This Collection also features some great tips on how to use up some of those fabric scraps you may have to make your projects!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes three different projects – placemats, a wall hanging, and a cute “gift bag” for trick or treat!

These projects are EXCLUSIVE ...

Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month about half way through! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 3 – but you still have plenty of time to catch up!!

If you haven’t started yet, we still have a few of our fabric kits available – with super cute sewing themed fabric!  So cute!! Take a look at the kits here. 

We even have coordinating quilt labels here– they are the perfect finishing touch for any of your handmade items.

I know you are excited ...

Earlier today we released our “Christmas at the Cabin” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 5 different applique and embroidery patterns, all with a winter cabin/Christmas theme – perfect for Christmas in July and a way to get an early start on Christmas presents!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes patterns for a table runner and a wall hanging, as well as some super cute stocking ornaments!

These projects are EXCLUSIVE to The Art of Home Club, meaning ...

Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is underway! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 2- so if you are just jumping in now, you still have plenty of time to catch up!!

We also have optional fabric kits available with adorable fabrics- sewing machines, scissors, spools, pins. So cute!! Take a look at the kits here. 

We even have coordinating quilt labels here– they are the perfect finishing touch for any of your handmade items.

I know you are excited about the giveaway! A HUGE ...

Earlier today we released our “Seaside Getaway” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 5 different applique and embroidery patterns, all with a seaside theme that is just perfect for summer!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

The theme this month is seaside cottages, perfect for summer decorating. Instead of making a quilt, I thought we’d keep things “cool” for the summer by making bed runners. It’s simply a long narrow quilt (like a table runner) that you can put ...

I’m SO EXCITED to share that I’m doing something all new VERY SOON! I’m hosting an online needle book workshop! I have never done a multi-day workshop like this before. You can get all of the information here.

Making these cute needlebooks is so addictive! You’ll have a ton of fun going through your scraps and stash to make these. They are pretty quick and make such cute little handmade gifts. And if you like doing hand sewing like I do, they are very handy to have around.

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Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is underway! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 1- so if you are just jumping in now, you’ve got plenty of time to catch up!!

We also have optional fabric kits available with adorable fabrics- sewing machines, scissors, spools, pins. So cute!! Take a look at the kits here. 

We even have coordinating quilt labels here– they are the perfect finishing touch for any of your handmade items.

I know you are excited about the giveaway! A HUGE ...

Earlier today we released our “Seasons & Celebrations” collection for The Art of Home Club! This Collection contains 7 different applique and embroidery patterns! One is a Happy Birthday cake, and the other 6 are flower pots with seasonal designs like a pumpkin, Christmas tree, tulip, sunflower, shamrock, and heart. You can make a wall hanging and matching table runner for every season and celebration!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

The applique & embroidery designs are large (8” x 16”.) With designs this large, our Members ...

Earlier today we released our “Home Comforts” collection for The Art of Home Club!  This Collection contains a pocket wall hanging, square table topper, and a mug rug. There are 7 embroidery and 6 applique designs to choose from, and all of them have the theme of comfy things that make spending a day at home cozy!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

Use the pocket wall hanging to hold mail, recipes, a *small note pad, etc in the kitchen. In the bathroom, it could ...

Earlier today we released our “Serenity” collection for The Art of Home Club!  This Collection was inspired by the look of some Asian paintings that I saw, and I just loved putting this together with peaceful colors.  This collection includes our 2023 theme of using making “scrappy” projects to help our Members use up fabrics from their stash!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes a table runner, place mats, and a wall hanging.  And as with all our Collections, there are options ...

Earlier today we released our “Bunny Hop” collection for The Art of Home Club!  This Collection contains 6 of the cutest bunny designs that you can applique or hand embroider!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

This Collection includes a small quilt, a larger “throw” quilt, and a wall hanging.  And as with all our Collections, there are options for hand embroidery, applique, or trying something new like fabric painting!

These projects are EXCLUSIVE to The Art of Home Club, meaning that you won’t ...

Emotional Journeys: The British Quilt in Space and Time. Last summer I collaborated on a lovely film which explores why quilts survive within families. I chose to talk about The Swaledale Farm Quilt, probably made in the 1890s by Mary Jane Dent Kilburn in the Yorkshire Dales village of Muker, high in the Swale Valley.… Continue reading The Swaledale Farm Quilt

Earlier today we released our “Country Walk” collection for The Art of Home Club!  The projects this month are a square table topper, a table runner, place mat set and mug rug. The topper and runner have cute scallop edging!

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month.

I called this Country Walk for a couple of reasons. The little house, bird, teacup, etc. remind me of the things you might see and do while spending a relaxing day in the country. Also, the blue gingham I ...

Earlier today we released our “Piece of My Heart” collection for The Art of Home Club!  This month we are focusing on small projects! Valentine’s Day is a short “season,” but pillows, small mats and wall hangings are a wonderful way to quickly & easily brighten up your space and celebrate the season. What could be easier than adding a few adorable pillows to chairs, sofas and beds, and then simply putting them away at the end of February??

Members of The Art of Home Club get brand new patterns and projects like these on the 20th of every month ...