Non traditional Blooming 9 patch

That's what my customer and I are calling this, a non-traditional Blooming 9patch quilt. Although I like the traditional Blooming 9patch, I LOVE this quilt! By using higher contrast in her fabrics, M has created a completely different look.....hmmmm.....wonder if I can convince her this needs to live here for a while when it's done, … Continue reading Non traditional Blooming 9 patch

Sew A Row Class Starts August 6th!

Starting August 6th, on Friday's, I'll be teaching a Sew A Row quilt class. Each week we'll cover a different technique which makes this a great opportunity to revisit basic skills and/or learn new ones.  Some of the techniques we'll be covering are machine applique, paper piecing, strip sets, migrating geese, prairie points...and many others. … Continue reading Sew A Row Class Starts August 6th!

Wow, what a week it's been.  For the first time in 17 years here, I actually sat in the hallway as a storm went through waiting for it to pass.  We had one of those storms the other day that threw hail far enough under the deck roof (12' deep) so that it was hitting … Continue reading