Moving the Needle… Well, Shit.

I didn't update my progress on Mom's Quilt last week, but that doesn't mean I skipped on the sewing.  Quite the contrary! Week 3 I logged 8 1/2 hours on the quilt. I finished the rest of the heart blocks. I finished the Flying Geese - including … [Read more...]

I tried… so you don’t have to – Lamination Hack

  There are (many) moments in life when I look at something and think: I can make that. There are other moments when I should think: Maybe there's a reason people buy the right tool for the job. This was one of those moments. The Lamination … [Read more...]

Harkening back to Yesteryear

If you want to BE a writer, Spoiler Alert - I do you have to practice writing A lot. It often starts with the stark white blank page with the blinking cursor like someone drumming their fingers impatiently ... or the pencil you've sharped eighty … [Read more...]

Moving the Needle – Squirrel Projects – Week 2

This week was a bit off...  kinda par for the course around here. We lost a dear dear family friend early in the week and while grateful his suffering has concluded, he was a huge part of my life.  Praying for the family as they trudge through the new … [Read more...]

Making a Quilt: More Than Just Fabric

Why can't I walk past a handmade quilt? It's an honest question. Have you ever really thought about what goes into making a quilt? Because it's a lot. Quilting actually starts with falling in love with a pattern. There are so many to choose from.  … [Read more...]