Let’s talk about one of the cutest little helpers in your sewing room: needle minders!
If you’ve ever set down your needle “just for a second” and had it disappear into the couch cushion, the carpet, or—gulp—your sock, you are going to love these clever little gadgets.
A needle minder is a pretty enamel charm with a strong magnet that keeps your needle safe, secure, and right where you left it. No more frantic searches or accidental toe-stabs.
read moreMy hip was an issue all of last week. I had bad days and some in-between days. Long term, I can’t do it a lot longer. I’m going to the doctor today. Hopefully, we’ll get a few answers and move in the right direction. That left me with more sitting time…that means more sewing time. …
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read moreI told you that Arnie and I did a few upgrades to my bedroom. He got a free television after signing up for internet services. He gave it to me and we decided to put it in my bedroom. Well, that involved a whole furniture move. The television was to go here…my wardrobe that was …
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read moreHey Quilters!Join me Thursday in October for two great classes through John C Campbell Folk School on LessonFace: Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting Foundations in Free-Motion includes piecing where cutting, thread and moderate speed on the machine guide us into good stitching and prepare us for the free-motion we’ll do over the next few weeks.Color Theory… Continue reading Upcoming Events
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Welcome to the Drift Quilt Along! I’m so excited you’re here. For this quilt along, we’ll be focusing on the throw size quilt, but if you’d like to make a larger version, go for it! Most of the tips and extras I’ll share throughout the quilt along will be geared toward the throw size, just to keep things consistent. This week, we will be picking out fabric for your quilt.
This week’s topic is fabric. This is my favorite part of making a ...
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This easy jelly roll-friendly quilt pattern is a beginner’s dream. You can also use 2-1/2″ strips from your stash. Make it in a weekend!
“Play Ball” is quilted, bound, and the pattern is in my Etsy shop! I made it in two days during a quilt retreat in March. I did not have to do a lot of cutting because I used a jelly roll with 42 strips of fabric, plus a few more to complete all the blocks.
It measures 69″ x 76″, with the blocks finishing at 6″ and the cornerstones finishing at 2″. Denise Cornett ...
read moreRay is still on the Red, White and Blue quilting mode as he works to get as many finished as he can before the Veteran’s Day meal in the Fall. He writes: Karen H. in NE has sent me R/W/B quilts to finish and donate. She really made this rail fence pop with the layout …
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read moreOh my goodness, where did the month go? I got so little stitching done this month. That’s okay. I’ve made a new plan that I can’t buy anything unless I finish something. So lets just say, June has been easy on the pocketbook. HA! I’ve had doctor appointment this week and will next week as …
Cross Stitch Update: June 27th, 2025 Read More »
read moreWhen I recently visited the H&H America’s show in Chicago, I was overwhelmed with all of the new “gadgets” that were offered for sale. This ruler/cutting mat “system” really caught my eye, and after seeing it demonstrated I decided to purchase one for myself. See the video below for the unboxing and a quick demonstration on how it works, and scroll to the bottom to get 15% off your own purchase of this system using my special link!
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read moreIf you read the blog recently, you know that I’ve been dealing with insurance regarding my thyroid cancer. For the last almost ten years, I’ve either gone to Gundersen in Lacrosse, WI or to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I live in NE Iowa so many of us go out of state for care. If …
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read moreI’ve continued to work on my Pfeffernuse quilt. Life is still crazy busy with little sewing time. I did really well and continued on with my little bursts of sewing. All of that has added up to some noticeable progress that I am very happy with. Any time I am working on a string quilt, …
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read moreI am trying to clean some stuff out…it’s a never-ending task. I came across a bag of things given to me by Doreen for an auction. Rather than put it in the pile of auction stuff and for it to languish there, I’m putting it up on a quick auction. It will be a small …
Auction Time: Bid ’em Up!! Read More »
read moreA Creative Life There are times when one must exercise certain skills in order to maintain the level of proficiency one has, or in this case, someone requested cookies & cream something for a breakfast meeting we’re having. Baking is a skill wherein I’m still learning the rules as there are still so many things… Continue reading Baking, Quilting, Writing
read moreI’ve mentioned earlier that June is packed with things on my list to attend. This week was no different. I thought I wouldn’t get anything done but then I read a book…This one by Gretchen Rubin. It’s Outer Order, Inner Calm. You can find it HERE. I was headed to Arnie’s to pick him up …
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read moreI’ve had some books on my wait list…most of them have been on the online library list for 3 or more months. I was excited to see that one had finally become available, The Things We Didn’t Know by Elba Iris Perez. I belong to a Facebook reading group and this was a recommended book. …
What I’m Reading: The Things We Didn’t Know Read More »
read moreMy busy life is keeping me away from the needle. It’s all okay. Life is fun now, even if I’m not stitching much. For me crafting is more of a winter thing when the family isn’t so busy and there isn’t outdoor work to do. Yes, I still stitch in the summer, but never as …
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