It’s time to start making!  I picked the Pumpkin Patch block to start with because it was the one that inspired me to start this whole thing!! I think there’s lots of ways you can use this block to bring a little bit of fall into your quilting, whether it’s one block for a pillow,…

After spending my day making another pumpkin patch block to go with my written directions, I was left wondering – does it matter to YOU? When you’re following a pattern to make a quilt, do you prefer to have photos that use the same colours as the quilt on the cover? Or do you prefer…

My friends making Roosting Robin quilts commented this week that their quilts have gone on the back burner. Why?  Because it’s a quilt for them!  So true – mine has also been relegated to the bottom-of-the-heap status as I worked on new ideas. Yesterday I decided to get back to quilting something for me for…

I am really happy you’re here! Today’s the day I reveal what I’ve got planned to start this quilt along adventure. I really wasn’t going to show you a picture of the blocks together right away, but if you’re anything like me then too much mystery puts you off and you won’t join in the…

Summer inspirations have turned into quilt tops! I have been busy MAKING. It is a great feeling. And an overwhelming feeling too. This baby quilt is happy and fun to make. Only a peek for now in case it gets to be in a magazine {yes, I’m going to start putting ideas ‘out there’ again…

I already showed you this kit, an oldie from Pat Sloan. Turns out one of my friends from her forum also has this kit – still! Maybe she’ll get it out and quilt with me:)  I was also gifted this beautiful primitive looking kit – with authentic Thimbleberries fabric. I’ve never really hunted down this…

I had a wonderful vacation, visiting family, attending the Hillside Music Festival in Guelph, and visiting quilt shops! Yes, I really did bring home a bag AND a box full of quilting goodies! Somehow we managed to fit it in the vehicle – thanks to the woman in the quilt shop who shared the story…

Sometimes I’m moved by JOY to create something and then by more JOY to share it!  {and sometimes technology and vacations slooooow down the process!} Today I’m sharing a tutorial to use selvages – and a little fabric – to create this fun heart block. The block finishes at 9 x 12. The block came…

Seldom does Pat Sloan issue a challenge that I don’t take on! Who can blame me when she makes such great patterns:)  This challenge was a table runner challenge using one of her patterns. Since I’ve started to really follow my own advice and use my Visual Project List Board to stay focused and work…

I have been able to keep working on my Roosting Robin quilt. I got the final friendship star border made and attached to the quilt. Here it is laying out on my queen size bed. I didn’t take any photos of the quilt off the bed, but you can see that it needs to be…