So Mr. Nautilus was on my original list of sea creatures for the Stitches of the Sea Block of the Month (affectionately known as “Seafood of the Month” here in the studio) I first jotted down in January.  Now that… Continue reading

I am attempting to get “back to normal” around here– whatever that means anymore– and I really don’t feel like too much deep thinking right now so we’ll just leave that sentiment where it stands! Slow stitching is always such… Continue reading

 2020 continues its bitter course… my extended family has had a loss.  Not like a grandparent, who you are sorry to see go but who has had a full and joyous life…  …but someone who had years ahead of them… Continue reading

 Just wanted to squeeze in one last post before we say goodbye to another month of this wretched year. For my birthday my dear son and his wonderful girlfriend gave me a 2021 calendar– best gift of them all and… Continue reading

 Last Saturday was “National Jelly Roll Day.”.. who knew? We were all supposed to pull out our Jelly Rolls and quilt something. Did you? I’m as much a precut fan as anyone, but I have to say, the Jelly Roll… Continue reading

When last I left you, I had just returned from the lake to my next BOM quilt in the mailbox! Block of the Month quilts are just like sugary treats: once on the lips, forever on the hips. It only… Continue reading

I snuck away for a little birthday girl getaway at Lake Winnepesaukee last weekend. Did you miss me? You might wonder why, when you live on a lake, you would visit a lake for vacation… yes, I kind of wondered about… Continue reading

 It’s been another incredibly productive week here at craftopia! Stitches of the Sea now has eight blocks, with the addition of “Back to School”! When I started this, I thought the circles would be a fun shape to work in–… Continue reading

 I am the last one to rush away summer, but have you noticed, even if the temps are still unbearable, that it’s getting a little darker at night? And the crickets are getting just that little bit more loud? And… Continue reading

 I promised myself no more pictures of Sew In Love until it was finished and here it is! I missed my Sunday deadline to post for #capehangaquiltday, but if you told me I would have a year-long block of the… Continue reading