Every once in awhile I get the itch to play with modern lines and simple solid colors. The only thing that often stops me from experimenting is the fear of messing up and wasting large amounts of fabric. This is where mini quilts enter into the picture. Mini quilts are a fantastic, worry-free platform for…
Hello Baby! Playing with the Bibs & Pillow Panel
I LOVE fabric panels! Not only are they time-savers, but they give fabric designers a chance to express themselves in unique ways that don’t always translate well in smaller scale prints. Christopher Thompson’s newest fabric collection, Hello Baby!, has a fabric panel that I was just dying to get my hands on! The 36” x…
Bake Sale 2 Block Party
Our stop this week on the Bake Sale 2 Block Party takes us to Primrose Cottage Quilts, where Lindsey is sharing this adorable mug rug made with Lori’s Let’s Bake Apron Block. Lindsey used Keera Job’s brand new Grandale fabric collection. Isn’t it gorgeous? Hop on over to PRIMROSE COTTAGE QUILTS for more details about…
Sewing with Girl Scout Troop #285
Recently I met up with local Girl Scouts, Rachel and Avery, of Troop #285 in North Carolina. The girls were working on a challenging 50 hour project making activity lap pads for local senior citizens. The girls of Troop #285 saw a need in the community and together they came up with a plan to…
Panda Love Mug Rug Tutorial
What is a mug rug, you ask? You could say it’s a mini quilt – very mini. Larger than a coaster, but smaller than a placemat – the perfect size for a nice hot cup of cocoa, a morning cup of coffee, or your favorite herbal tea, with a little room leftover for a few…
Weekly Roundup: Spring Projects!
The month of March is upon us, and we are dreaming of Spring! It’s time to round up our favorite Spring projects and start sprinkling our lives with some colorful cheer! Enjoy! Spring Bunnies in Love Pillow TUTORIAL featuring Bunnies & Blossoms fabric designed by Lauren Nash. Ruffled Easter Basket TUTORIAL featuring Wonderland fabric designed…
Petal Lane Mini Quilt with FREE Pattern
Petal Lane is a fresh new fabric line designed by Bo Bunny. The sweet Spring color palette combined with organic, nature inspired design comes together in a delightful feast for the eyes! When this little bundle of happy mail arrived, I had to let it sit on my table for several days jut to admire…
Bunnies & Blossoms Mini Quilt Tutorial
With February coming to and end, it seems that all hearts are looking toward Spring, and Bev of Flamingo Toes is taking us there with her charming Spring Star Mini Quilt. Bev used Lauren Nash’s new Bunnies and Blossoms fabric collection, which features the sweetest little bunnies, berries, florals, and dots — all wrapped up…
Let’s Bake Block Party!
Today’s stop on the Let’s Bake Block Party takes us to Cream Craft Goods, where Karen is sharing a very clever wall hanging/organizer made with Lori Holt’s Bake Sale 2 fabrics and templates! How cute is this?! The organizer has places for shopping lists and recipes up at the top. And the bottom portion has…
Cuddle & Quilt with Berkshire Garden
Berkshire Garden is a brand new fabric collection designed by the lovely and talented Lila Tueller. The slightly distressed florals and prints have a lovely shabby chic feel to them, while the bold color palette is fresh and modern. Before diving into these gorgeous prints, I let them sit for a few days so they…