9 Patch Charm Quilt: A Simply Classic Pattern

9-Patch Charm Quilt is the first in a series called Simply Classic. I always have charm packs (package of 5″ fabric blocks) or portions of charm packs in my stash and this is such a simple pattern to use them. Our focus today is the classic block: the 9-Patch, simply[Read more]

Hello March – Longarm Quilting in March

Longarm Quilting in March – A Month of Celebration: National Quilter’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Family Birthdays – Oh my. March is a busy month in our family.  My dad turned 85 on March 1st (which is also Nebraska’s Birthday), My mom will be 81 on the 17th, yes a[Read more]

Animal Crackers by Sweetwater – Fabric and Pattern

Elephants and penguins and bears, oh my! It’s been a while since Sweetwater designed a fabric collection for kids. Animal Crackers by Sweetwater is delightfully delicious and is approved for bedtime! The animals are definitely the stars of the show in this collection. Our focus today is the Duck Duck[Read more]

Quick Sew Patriotic Flag Banner or Table Runner

Salute our troops

Looking for a quick patriotic project? This quick sew flag banner/door hanger or table runner is the ticket and some of you may already have enough in your stash to get started now.

How to Make Half Square Triangles

Quilting Half Square Triangles

It is glorious!…if I may use an expression from Ann of Green Gables. This article is all about exploring the world of half square triangles: what they are and how they are made. The following construction options will be explained so you can make a decision on what option would be[Read more]