Hey everyone, it’s Ingrid here from Joe June and Mae. Have you heard about ‘Christmas in July’? Apparently this idea first emerged in 1933, at a girls camp called Keystone Camp in Brevard North Carolina. One of the camps co-founders decided to dedicate two days in July to celebrate Christmas again. With everything from fake…
2023 RBD Block Challenge – Needle Point Block 13
We can’t believe that there are only a few more blocks to go for our 2023 Challenge. Time is flying! Today we are excited to share Block 13, Needle Point, designed by Janet Wecker Frisch! If you are new to the RBD Block Challenge you can read our announcement post HERE for more details. Block 13 –…
2023 International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8th. This year’s theme is Embrace Equity. Across the globe, individuals are using their voices and actions to challenge equity and to understand the differences between equity and equality. Visit www.internationalwomensday.com to join the conversation. Looking for more? Jennifer has more quilty queen fun where that came from! Don’t miss…
2022 Building Blocks – Jacob’s Ladder
We’re back with the third block of our 2022 Building Blocks series! Wondering what Building Blocks is all about? Check out the post below for all the details! Today’s block is the Jacob’s Ladder Block. This block is a popular one and we loved making it! It’s great practice for classic piecing and four patches….
Christmas Village – Christmas in May
Hello my quilty, crafty friends, it’s Ingrid here again from www.joejuneandmae.com . Is it ever too early to start looking at Christmas sewing projects? I personally don’t think so. And we all know that, if we want to sew something special for someone special, it’s best not do it last minute. This fabric series ‘Christmas…
Colour Wall – A Bouquet of Flowers
Hey there my quilty friends. Ingrid here from www.joejuneandmae.com . February is finally over and the sun slowly makes an appearance again, it’s such a relief. We can all feel the air getting warmer and the trees and flowers slowly sprouting. This new and bright fabric line by Sue Daley for Riley Blake Designs called…
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating the historic contributions of women from around the world and their impact on our cultures and societies. Our very own Cindy Cloward was a Labor and Delivery Nurse for well over a decade before joining her husband Bret to manage what we know now as Riley Blake…
Cat’s Meow – Quilters and Cats
Hey my quilty friends, it’s Ingrid here from Joe June and Mae. Today I want to talk about a special relationship. The relationship between quilters and cats. Is it just me, or does it seem like every quilter has a cat? I see photos of quilts and cats all the time and everywhere. Whether it’s…
Spin and Twirl – Ballet Quilt Blocks
Hey there, my name is Ingrid and I am the creative head behind Joe June and Mae. I love foundation paper piecing and have created a large selection of paper piecing patterns. You can find them on www.joejuneandmae.com I am very happy to say, that I will be contributing blog posts to the Riley…
Make it Modern – Modern Mountains Foundation Paper Piecing
Hi, I’m Julia from BAYHILL STUDIO, and I’m super excited to share my Modern Mountains blocks with you today! Modern Mountains is a fun new, beginner friendly Foundation Paper Piecing Template that comes in 6 sizes — three rectangular sizes perfect for making zipper pouches and other projects, and three square sizes traditionally used in…