Thousand Pyramids TAGS: pyramid patters | pyramid quilts | quilting | sewing 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 …Continue reading →

April Showers… bring May … Baskets TAGS: baskets | quilting | quilts | sewing | spring quilts 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!).  …Continue reading →

Sashiko TAGS: Bandana Almanac | patchwork | pre-printed backgrounds | quilting | quilting and sewing | Sashiko | sewing 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 …Continue reading →

April Showers TAGS: April | International Quilt Study Center | May | quilting | quilts | sewing | spring | spring quilts 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 …Continue reading →

The Sampler TAGS: quilting | quilts | sampler | scrap quilting | sewing 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 …Continue reading →

In love with the Irish TAGS: fabrics | Ireland | Irish chain | Irish quilts | quilt collections | quilting | sewing 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 …Continue reading →

The Power of a Heart TAGS: hearts | International Quilt Study Center | quilting | quilting and sewing | sewing | Valentine's Day 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 …Continue reading →

The Feel of Winter TAGS: blankets | fifthroom | products | quilting | sewing | winter | winter decor 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. …Continue reading →

Be Chic on a Dime TAGS: curtains | decorating | indoor decor | interior design | pillows | quilting | sewing | window treatments 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, …Continue reading →

Giving Thanks TAGS: arts and crafts | quilting | sewing 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 …Continue reading →