Thousand Pyramids
The quilt pattern, A Thousand Pyramids, has been around a long time. Repeat pyramids are not the easiest of shapes to sew, but by the time you make a quilt…
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April Showers… bring May … Baskets
April Showers… bring May … um… May Baskets! If you are a quilter a basket is a shape you are drawn to (or at least most quilters I know are!). …
Read MoreSashiko
I am announcing today my love of learning! Do you challenge yourself to learn something new every so often? I’m fascinated by the Japanese embroidery style called Sashiko, which I’ve…
Read MoreApril Showers
April Showers bring May flowers.. and what do showers often bring? A rainbow! This antique quilt measures 87″ x 82″ and is embroidered with initials. This kind of quilt totally…
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The Sampler
Many of us learn to quilt by making a sampler. We start with an easy patchwork block, and then each lesson takes us a step forward to a new block…
Read MoreIn love with the Irish
I’m in love with the Irish ever since we toured the country with a bus load of quilters on a trip that included meeting two quilt guilds, what fun we…
Read MoreThe Power of a Heart
To say I have adored hearts for a lifetime can not sum up my true feelings for this image. A heart is not only love, but hope, unity, beauty and…
Read MoreThe Feel of Winter
What does Winter feel like to you? I’m not so much a winter person, I’m more of a sandels and short sleeve sit out side all year kind of gal.…
Read MoreBe Chic on a Dime
In today’s economic climate, the art of pinching pennies has become popular again. People are looking for all kinds of ways to save money, including on items such as groceries,…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
Thanksgiving is the ultimate holiday for me. This is my birthday month (yes month.. wink!).. so ending the month with a lovely holiday that celebrate family and friends is the…
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