When I first decided I wanted to learn how to make a quilt, the unassuming four patch block was the one I started with. How hard could it be? Square by Square Method There's probably another name for this. You get the idea though. You take 4 equally … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Shopping: The Quilter’s Edition
Aug 13 by Leave a Comment
It feels like yesterday we were kicking off summer.... and now? We're being absolutely assaulted by back-to-school sales. Pencils. Notebooks. Glue sticks. Folders. Binders. Scissors. It's basically Christmas for people who covet … [Read more...]
Harkening back to Yesteryear
Aug 11 by Leave a Comment
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
Aug 10 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Moving the Needle – Mama’s Love – Week 1
Aug 1 by 1 Comment
Making a quilt takes time. Lots and lots of time. How much? I have zero clue. Even though I have a few quilts under my belt, I fit in sewing where I can. Some days I have ten minutes. Some days I ignore all the housework, laundry and dishes and … [Read more...]