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...]

Moving the Needle – Mama’s Love – Week 1

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...]

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...]

The Quilting Tools I’d Buy Again Without Complaining (Much)

It starts innocently enough.  You walk into your local quilt shop because you "just need one thing". an hour and a half later, you walk out with 10 fat quarters that you have zero plans for (because they were on sale if you bought 10), a notion you've … [Read more...]

Quilting Planner 2023

I love Planners.  Really I love most office supplies ... notebooks, pens. and yes, planners.  I really love both the Erin Condren Planners as well as the Tools 4 Wisdom planners. If you need a planner, do check those out... but they are not a … [Read more...]