Today we are stitching along with the Fat Quarter Shop to see if a quilt can be a QUICK Christmas gift! Face it— if we, as quilters, were looking for a hobby that delivers faster results with less precision,… Continue reading

I never really understood the whole precut thing– I’ve always been a fat quarter girl. Then I subscribed to the Fat Quarter Shop Sampler Boxes and a “Charm Pack” was one of their favorite things to put in it. Then… Continue reading

At the end of every summer, The World Quilt New England show comes to New Hampshire and what a treat it is!! I have been to my share of quilt shows, and while all leave you feeling inspired, after viewing… Continue reading

There are so many things to LOVE about fall–  the crickets chirping at sunset, a red carpet of leaves to walk on, pumpkin spice flavored everything– but one of the BEST things is that it’s time to start sewing again!… Continue reading

In between thread changes of embroidery designs, I sometimes resort to stitching up someone else’s pattern for relaxation—I do feel guilty about NOT working on my own original art, but in this case, it’s even worse—I pieced a KIT, so… Continue reading

Here’s is Part Three of my home town show– Bayberry Quilter’s of Cape Cod. These are some of my particular favorites which kind of defy classification as pieced or appliqued. “Leatherstocking Jane” Marie Oastler All hand done. Need I say… Continue reading

This is Part 2 of posts on our local quilt guild, Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod, show. Today we’re looking at applique quilts. Artists always pick nice places to live– and Cape Cod is at the top of the list,… Continue reading

If you ever have a chance to go to a local quilt show, by all means do not miss it!There is nothing better than seeing friend’s and neighbor’s quilts in person, with each and every one of them so unique… Continue reading

My family has just sprouted into a new generation! My mom’s first great grandchild was born in July. I thought that made me a “Great Aunt;” sounds so stuffy, doesn’t it? But my friend who studies genealogy told me that… Continue reading

Now that my floral baskets are sewn together, it’s time to raise the bar again! I wasn’t quite happy with my hand stitching on the back. The thread color I picked was too light for some areas, my seams didn’t… Continue reading