When I’m in a pinch for a last-minute baby shower gift, the internet is a lifesaver with thousands of patterns ready to be downloaded and printed. Instead of printing to paper, I print my favorite patterns on StitchnSew EZ Quilt Block Sheets so I can use them over and over again. The sheets are transparent, […] Read more…
After a long winter of rain, floods, snowstorms. and freezing temperatures, I think we are all ready for some beautiful spring weather. It will be so nice when roses, tulips, and bright colored sunflowers start to appear. But if it’s not blooming flowers in your neighborhood yet, maybe sewing a pillow with flowers will just […] Read more…
I grew up seeing Sunbonnet Sue on family quilts, aprons, and tea towels. My favorite Sunbonnet Sue quilt was made by my great-grandmother who we called “Danny.” I loved her Norwegian accent and enjoyed watching her knit, embroider, and make quilts. She was so gifted with her sewing skills! One thing she didn’t have was […] Read more…
I remember many Saint Patrick’s Days where I worried about what to wear that had green in it. I was so afraid of being pinched! For some reason, saying my eyes were green just didn’t stop the pinching. Ouch! To stop that from happening to someone else, I created a quick applique design to apply […] Read more…
The winters in the area where I live are usually mild, though occasionally we get a quick snowstorm that drops snow on the desert rocks and dirt. It’s cold, but it’s not freezing. My heavy winter coat hasn’t been brought out of the closet in years! If there’s a chill in the air, having a […] Read more…
Valentine treat bags come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but designing one that doesn’t have lace and flowers was on my to-do list. Valentine Fabric Paper Pieced Treat Pouches I have six grandsons and some grand nieces who’ve let me know they don’t like lace or flowers on anything of theirs. Making these […] Read more…