I’ll be honest with you- I’ve been on holiday these past 16 days. Well, actually, every day in 2016 feels like a bit of a holiday around here. You see, last year was what I would classify as a “work year”, with the majority of my days (or rather, nights) spent powering through projects til […]
Learning to Quilt
Have you ever heard the saying, “Bite off more than you can chew…THEN CHEW IT!”? I heard it for the first time today, and I instantly thought- that’s me! Chewing like crazy! Admittedly, I’m up to my eyeballs at the moment in homeschooling, sewing projects, writing projects, church stuff, kids’ activities, and family events, not […]
National Crafty Month Sale!
Aw, thanks for all of your sweet, encouraging comments yesterday! Seriously, love you guys. Truly, the joy that these boys bring FAR outweighs any frustration over the cleaning craziness. Just laughin’… Anyway, I’m hopping on here really quickly this morning just to let you know about Craftsy’s big Craft Month sale that just started today. I’m […]
My New Mystery Quilting Workshop!
Hey guys! Happy Tuesday! I’m hopping on the blog today to let you know that my new September Mystery Quilting Workshop is launching over on Craftsy today!!! I’m so excited about this one (can you tell by all my exclamation points?). Seriously though, so excited. I adore this fabric, I adore this quilt…which is why […]
B stands for Boatload of Belle
What do you do when a great big box filled with yards and yards of gorgeous fabric lands on your doorstep? You immediately unpack it, of course, so you can use the box to move some odd-shaped heirloom treasure… Yes, yes, the box came in handy last month, but now it’s all about the fabric! […]
Mark Your Calendars: Blog Tour!
Hi Everybody! Are you enjoying the BOM series? Wanna learn a bit more about it, get sneak peeks at some of the upcoming blocks, hear reviews, or see embarrassing pictures of me as a dorky kid? How about a TON of fabulous prizes??? Then stick around for The Craftsy Block of the Month Blog Tour, […]
Hungarian Valentine Embroidery Pattern
I know what you’re thinking. A holiday project that’s ready 2 whole weeks before the big day?! Who are you and what have you done with the habitually tardy, nonetheless endearing, lady who usually blogs here? Don’t be scared- it’s still me. So how about a little folksy embroidery ornament to woo your sweetheart this […]
BOM Launch & A Luxurious Giveaway!
Well, here it is folks- a brand new year, and a brand new quilt to sink our teeth into! YAY! Over 15,000 25,000 of you have signed up already!! Um, wow, I’m speechless. All I can say, is this quilt-along is going to ROCK with all you hottie’s doing it along with me. 12 monthes, […]
Craftsy’s Block Of The Month & A New Moda Recipe!
Hi Friends! What an exciting Monday! I’m thrilled to finally share with you what I’ve been feverishly working on and hinting about these past couple of monthes. Yes, there is an acceptable excuse for the state of my house…or so I tell myself. My great friends over at Craftsy are getting ready to launch their […]
Winner Winner, Turkey Dinner
I know, I know. It’s Wednesday and I promised you I’d draw the winners for last week’s iTote Workshop Giveaway on Monday, but alas, stuff happened. Stuff like emergency trips to the pediatric dentist, hosting holiday dinner parties, and feverishly blotting red wine out of my carpet. Luckily, I make the schedule around here so […]
