quilting
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Your stocking is in the mail…
I really set my mind to it and I did it! Eighteen Christmas stockings are in the mail. The names have been blurred as part of my gift-identity protection program. I couldn’t get a picture of all of them at… Continue reading
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The Great Stocking Stitch Out
This elf is not sure what sounded good about making eighteen stockings for Christmas gifts, but here I am, still thinking I can do it! I signed up for a Christmas Sit ‘n Sew type class at a local quilt… Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
This greeting is a bit early, but a big crowd is expected here and preparations have commenced! Since we live in the middle of nowhere, company will stay for a multiple of overnights, too. I have five breakfasts, four lunches,… Continue reading
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Things that take time…
Happy Monday morning! Is that even a thing? I have several things to “get off my shoe” this morning as we say in this household. I need to box up and return my Dish Network “hopper,”(it’d be so easy if… Continue reading
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All’s well that ends well…
Carefree Highways is a finished quilt! This is the picture that I submitted for the AQS New England show– two days early, might I add. I’ve painstakingly overthought everything from not getting accepted to winning a major award to hoping… Continue reading
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Care Filled Highways…
Wondering where I was? It’s been a tough week in Quiltopia! One night when I came down from my lair, Mr. SFO took one look at my face and said, “Is everything okay?” I replied, “It’s just been a tough… Continue reading
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Sitting Pretty!
I’m a day late this week, but not a dollar short– I waited to show you my “Pumpkin Sitting” finish! This was a Fat Quarter Shop Spook Box– I’ve sworn off quilty boxes this year, but once I saw the… Continue reading
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Banner Week!
I really made it happen last week– I had about six days with no interruptions– Mr. SFO headed out to San Diego for the week. I could have accompanied him, but, been there done that, I’d rather sew! Let’s jump… Continue reading
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A Quick Jaunt to Belfast…
There is nothing like visitors to get you out and exploring local tourist-y attractions! I have long wanted to visit Ireland, but I’m told Belfast, Maine is the closest I’m gonna get without an Atlantic crossing. We had family all… Continue reading
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Blue skies, nothing but blue skies!
There is nothing like fall in New England to lift the spirits: But don’t blink! After the drought, the local wisdom is that the fall colors will come and go before we know it. I’d like to say I spent… Continue reading









