I can’t lie- I’m pretty sure I’ve had the pleasure of being part of THE most fantastic traveling bee in the history of bees! Seriously, I can’t even tell you- I love this group to pieces. 6 other ladies, each adding something completely beautiful and unique to the group (and the quilts). For the past […]
The Tilt-A-Whirl Pattern is Here!
Can it be true? The pattern I’ve been promising that I’d write for nearly a year now, is finally done?? Yup! I buckled down this week and got ‘er done, and she’s up in my shop! Whew. CHECK. Off the list. My, does that feel good! PDF Pattern for 60″ X 75″ Quilt – $8 […]
Piecing A Love Story
Sometimes a project can be like a pot of great marinara sauce- it can’t be rushed. Give it time to simmer, and you’ll come away with something memorable. I’ve been working on a project like that this week. I don’t think I’ve shared this exciting news with you yet… I’m SO honored (beyond words, really) […]
February Brings A New Block & A New House!
Goodness, it’s been awhile! Hi all! This month is quite a whirlwind over here in Dock land. Whew. First off, we’re buying a house!!! Yipeeeee! 6 is a crowd in this little bungalow, and sure enough, God’s provided a new exciting provision in the way of a great new/old home with more square footage, a […]
Major Dent
Boy, does it feel amazing to have made a a crater-sized dent in my paper pieced pinwheel AMH quilt (the time is coming for a proper name). What a rare day…HOURS of virtually uninterrupted sewing…and who do I have to thank but my poor sick preschooler who spent the day watching movies in my bed, […]
The Antepartum Survival Sew Continues!
Well, week one is officially in the books here at my private getaway, complete with plastic pillows, bland chicken sandwiches, and yes, a little smidgen of sewing squeezed somewhere in between belly monitoring, ultrasounds, aquatic therapy, and the occasional 20 foot excursion to the water cooler. I can’t complain! Heck, feed me pureed meatloaf, cause […]
Hexagon Giveaway from Paper Pieces!
Ok, ok my patient BOMers, as promised, here is a fabulous giveaway from the dears over at Paper Pieces- my absolute favorite makers of all things English paper piecing!!! It’s April now and we just launched a super fun lesson all about English paper piecing with hexagons…..yum! This is one of my absolute favorite quilting […]
