This is a fun scrappy block I stumbled across that is strip pieced and would be appropriate for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Supplies: The colored stripes are all 1-3/8″ wide by a minimum of 5″ long AND the bottom stripe is 3-7/8″ wide See full block instructions here Look at the gorgeous quilt someone...

Update on embroidery machine search – I’m leaning towards the Brother 770D Listener call-in section Live giveaway – Keegan won my giveaway and I will send a little something to Kelly and Debbie for being my first listeners to call-in!  Kelly – please e-mail me since I don’t have your e-mail address. Listener e-mails The...

In my last podcast I talked about designing something to submit to Moda Bake Shop and I thought I’d let you see a few photos of the first prototype for it.  I’m going to be tweaking several things to get it how I want it to look but I think my first try wasn’t too...

Want a chance to win a pattern and some fabric? I’m giving away this great pattern from City and Country Quilts along with three different pieces of yardage. I believe each piece is at least half a yard if not more. Here are the rules: Call in to my podcast and either answer the prompt...

Freda’s Hive – String Spool Quilt Sewing spool blocks has been popular for a while and I’m seeing them pop up more and more.  Here are a few patterns on making these striking quilts. Freda’s Hive: String Spool Tutorial I never thought of using strings but I think it really works in a great way...