Better Off Thread

November Update

I'm still here...on the couch...with the baby asleep on me, or nursing.  SOMEDAY I will get back to sewing, but until then, I can dream! And thank God I can use my laptop to read tons of marvelous blogs by fabulous quilters and peruse Etsy for new fabrics while Liam sleeps on me. I did do a swap ... View Post

Adding to the stash

Hello, my name is Janice, and I'm a fabricaholic. I haven't been able to quilt for the last 6 weeks, but I can certainly online shop while the baby is eating and sleeping (he still won't usually take naps unless he is ON me, but we are working on that).  Needless to say, this is making a small dent ... View Post

Baby Girl Stacked Coin Quilt

Wow, the last three weeks have been crazy!  I barely have time to eat, much less sew.  Hopefully I can sneak in a little quilting time once Liam starts taking more regular naps and has a schedule.  He is asleep on my chest right now, but he is seriously awake most of the day and expects to be ... View Post

My Latest Project

My little boy is here!   Liam Henry was born September 5th, 2009 at 4:34pm. Weighing in at 8lbs, 12 oz and 21 inches long (big boy!) ... View Post

Finished Stacked Coin Baby Quilt

I am so happy with how this quilt turned out.  It was so easy to cut and piece and the small size made it quick to stipple, but the results are impressive.  I think the stacked coin quilt is my new favorite pattern! Riley finally gave up his sleeping spot, much to his dismay: And after running out ... View Post