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Block o’ Cats

I'm in a quilting bee with a delightful group of gals where we make either an entire 12" x 60" row or a large 24" x 24" block every two months.  Adrianne asked for cat blocks for her month and I found this image on Pinterest that I wanted to try to recreate: Pinterest is great for inspiration, ... View Post

A Gaggle of Geese

Do you ever get an idea for a quilt in your mind and you need to see it realized, no matter how time consuming it is?  Yeah, that is me right now.  I love drawing up a design and then figuring out how it can actually be sewn.  It's like doing a brainteaser. If you read my blog, you know how much ... View Post

Right Round Pattern

I'd like to share my newest Craftsy pattern with you.  If you have read my blog enough, you know I LOVE flying geese and circles and this design popped into my head one evening.  I had to make it right away! I named the pattern "Right Round" (Yes, like the 80's song) and it is partially ... View Post

And the Winner is….

Time to announce the winner for the Speedy Zip Dress pattern! The Random Number Generator chose... #35 KT | June 1, 2014 at 8:59 pm | Reply | Edit I am due in July with a little girl (I have a boy already) I can see myself making this dress for her! Congratulations, KT!  Ramona will ... View Post

Just Kisses Quilt Pattern

Do you remember my quilt from the Shimmer Blog Hop? I named it "Just Kisses" and it is now a free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics.  You can find the pattern here and click "download this pattern" and you will have it! Don't get intimidated by the cutting instructions.  There are about ... View Post

Birthday Pillow & Mug Rug

I have so many projects to post and I finally have some time to blog again! It's been a bit of a crazy year, good and bad. I recently made this pillow and mug rug for my mom's birthday.  I used my skinny strip Kite Flight pattern (free at Robert Kaufman) to make the blocks and the pillow measures ... View Post