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Today I thought I'd share my Cat Quaker Sampler with you.  I finished stitching it awhile ago but forgot to post a photo:

In other news, I've decided to take a little break while I figure out what path to go down.  Do I just stay with Etsy or find another option.  I'm not techie and I'm not big on sitting here at the computer doing ...

A new collection from Fig Tree & Co. is always worth celebrating, and this one is as sweet and savory as its name! Butternut & Sage by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics is warm and welcoming, and Kimberly shared it in all its gourd-geous glory during our Behind the Seams livestream on Friday, August 28th. If you missed it, we have the replay for you down below, along with a closer look at all the lovely fabrics in this collection. You’ll also get a peek at the Golden Hour Jolly Bar Quilt, made with the free pattern included in your ...

Good morning, my friends. We had another short drive yesterday…in the 90 mile range. We were back-tracking over some roads through the town of Quincy. Eventually, we came over a rise and took in this view of the Columbia River. We were going to cross the bridge you see below.

Good morning, my friends. We had another short drive yesterday…in the 90 mile range. We were back-tracking over some roads through the town of Quincy. Eventually, we came over a rise and took in this view of the Columbia River. We were going to cross the bridge you see below.

 Our trip stated out in our new (to us) RV.

I'm not sure how my aunt is faring, but I have to say I go to bed exhausted each night, both physically and mentally. Never let anyone tell you that moving is easy. There is so much to do, I can see why it is overwhelming. And the older you get, the more overwhelming it can be. 

So sadly, I'm going to give you more advice today! You are going to be tired of me telling you this, but you will love me when it's your time to move. 

I think the best advice of all is ...

It’s been a while since I’ve joined a block-of-the-week quilt along. I do love making sampler quilts, especially when there are different blocks and techniques to try ...

I have another Playful Panels quilt to share with you today!  This one is made with Christmas themed fabric and is the Large Throw size.

Perfect for Preprinted Panel Squares!

I've been wanting to write a pattern for preprinted panels for a long time, and I'm delighted to be able to announce that the time has finally come!  Meet Playful Panels!

a lovely semi sweet red

a pretty sky

but just because life is like this, they are repaving our roads (with tar that gives me nosebleeds) and I had another worse fall. No broken hip or pelvis but probably torn muscles and ligaments so walks must be curtailed. 

our prompt this week is :  What is a comfort food you love ...

If you have lots of leftover scraps, throw them onto the back to add a creative touch to your quilt. That’s what I did for my Americana version. I do what’s called the “Puzzle Method” where I put the top on my design wall and then cover it up with leftover chunks of fabric until it’s enough.

If I have smaller pieces of fabric, I’ll sew those together into larger segments first, and then make sure they aren’t around the edges since that will get trimmed off the most. If you are just finding this ...

Today, we both slept later than we normally do. I was up before Patrick, which was a change in a long time. He was always up at 7 am. 

I got moving with laundry. Then I headed downstairs to check on my sewing machine stuff I need to take in on Friday. Once that was done, I worked on the computer for a bit. Had a few things to get done. I had to change our QOV email address and then order business cards to replace the ones that had "QOV" in the email. We are no longer allowed to ...

Although we have not yet been formerly invited to exhibit with Mancuso in 2027, we expect to be invited back again after our stellar 24 quilt Secret Garden show in September 2026. Thinking positively, we have chosen a theme by majority vote in August and anticipate a July 2027 turn-in date.

Path Not Taken:

AQuA (The Art Quilt Association) presents the Path Not Taken.  Life presents us with many paths.  Perhaps we took the left fork instead of the right on a nature trail, chose one college degree over another, or made a spontaneous or random choice that created a ...

My HOCUS POCUS potholders were designed to be used as an oven mitt, as well as a potholder, or a hot pad. I keep mine hanging on my microwave for easy access, but they are almost too cute to use!

Here is my Christmas version of the double potholders…SANTA CLAUSE POTHOLDERS. I am in love with these Jolly Old St. Nicks!

Here are some of my other popular Halloween patterns…

SPOOKY SPIDER looks adorable in this pillow created by a customer.

FRAIDY CAT is one of my many black cat patterns. I love it’s simple shape. Here’s ...