What do you get when you pair quilting with fun educational materials? Why, map quilts of course! Isn’t it the best when God seems to drop a little extra manna on your plate? A totally unexpected treat? That’s what these fabulous map quilts were for us. A dear and longtime follower of my blog, Karen, is […]
Little Lady Liberty Blog Hop
When Alice Caroline emailed me to ask if my girls and I might be interested in taking a peek at her new book, Sew Pretty for Little Girls, I knew these projects would be right up our alley, but I had no idea, until I received a copy of this beautiful book, just how very […]
On My Bookshelf: Imagine Quilts
A month of quilty goodness continues here on my blog, where I’m spotlighting some of the awesome new quilt books coming out right now. Today I want to highlight a book called Imagine Quilts, by my good friend, Dana Bolyard. Let’s take a look at a few of the fabulous quilts in this book, and […]
On My Bookshelf: Sew a Modern Home
Book month continues here on Stitchery Dickory Dock! I’m taking the month of August to highlight some fantastic new books coming out right now, by several wonderful friends. Last week I shared about the Fat Quarter Shop’s brand new book, Fat Quarter Style, and today’s exciting new book is Sew a Modern Home, by the […]
On My Bookshelf: Fat Quarter Style
Hi Friends! I’m writing today to launch a series of posts I have in store for this upcoming month, and they’re all about BOOKS! That’s right- it’s book season in quilty land, and there are some really excellent ones coming out. I’ll be dedicating several posts in August and September to a few of my […]
Craft Book Month- Blog Hop!
Ok, I lied. Can’t seem to stay away for longer than a week. I’m so excited to be today’s stop on the Craft Book Month blog hop at Craft Buds! This weekend I pulled out a new addition to my craft book library- but already one of my all time favorite modern patchwork books- Shape […]
Quilters Give The Best Gifts
Seriously, they do. Between guild swaps, my birthday, and thank-you’s, this week I received 3 of the most delightful gifts! I’m awed (and humbled!!!) by the talent and generosity of my sweet friends! First up- Front Range Modern Quilt Guild pin cushion swap! I could hardly believe my eyes when I tore away the tissue […]
Book Winner…The Sequel
Remember when I gave away this sweet book a couple of weeks ago to a lucky commenter?? It’s still sitting on my bookshelf! Why? Because the lucky winner was an unlucky no-reply blogger. I couldn’t get in touch with her, so alas, I must move on to the next in line! So sad. JODI! Comment […]
Sewing For Boys Book Giveaway!
Good morning! Mmmm, ssssstrrrreeeeeetch… How bout a hot cuppa joe and a sweet new book?? Yes, I won this fantastic new project book at the Sewing Summit last weekend, but alas, have no boys so I feel like it’s destined for your library! Features 24 projects and full size pattern pieces (and boy are they […]
Name Tag, You’re It
Ok, ok, I can’t lie…when I first heard that folks were making quilted name tags for the Sewing Summit next week, I had to chuckle. I imagined them huge and gaudy and downright silly, and yes, I told a fellow attendee (who shall remain nameless) that “no-way was I making one” and “a regular paper […]
