Block of the Month – With a Twist Happy New Year and Welcome to the 2026 Block of the Month with a Twist! It is time to get out your scrappy fabrics – this year, we will be focusing on using up those scrap fabrics. I’m so excited to kick off a brand-new year of creativity with the 2026 Block of the Month with a Twist! This year is all about embracing flexibility, having fun,…
Block of the Month with a Twist! I’m kicking off a year-long Block of the Month adventure — but this one comes with a fun twist! Each month, we’ll use a spinner to decide that month’s color or fabric challenge. I will be creating the spinner with both colors and fabrics, and some may contain both, but I would love some suggestions. Scrappy is the goal with this Block of the Month. Spinning for Color…
What are you working on for Holiday Quilt and Sewing Gifts? With the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect time to think of handmade gift ideas that are practical, meaningful, and fun to give. Below is one lovely tutorial I found — plus a few of my own ideas — and I’d love to hear what you are working on! Featured Project Gift Idea: Blossom Drawstring Bag Check out this charming DIY Blossom Drawstring Bag…
Why are Mystery Quilts Fun? Mystery quilts are fun for several reasons, combining creativity, surprise, and a sense of accomplishment. In chatting with fellow quilters, here are a few key reasons why they enjoy mystery quilts: Mystery Quilts Offer an Element of Surprise Mystery quilts are designed so that participants don’t know what the final quilt will look like until it’s finished. Each clue or step reveals a little more, creating excitement and anticipation throughout…
Final Installment of the Row by Row Sampler We are at the end of this year-long project. This is the second Row by Row Sampler I’ve made, and I still love the pattern. I don’t usually repeat quilt patterns, but scrappy quilts always tug at my heartstrings. This step took the longest because it is a pieced border. My little Buster loves to sit right behind my machine and sleep. Border Options In the first…
November Installment of the Row by Row Sampler Are you ready for the November installment of the Row by Row Sampler? This scrappy pattern is wrapping up quickly! I love the photos I am seeing. It always amazes me how different the pattern will look. This block, the Ohio Stars, is one of my favorites. It may look simple, but there is so much that can be done with it. You may remember from last…
It’s October – Quilt UFO Time We are closing in on the end of 2024; just a couple more months to finish your quilt UFOs. I will be cramming in my projects; summer time kept me busy. Playing catch-up was the name of the game in September. Let’s hope I can have a repeat for October. My Quilt UFO list is dwindling, but I would love to be able to finish them all. Machine Quilting…
The October Installment of the Row by Row Sampler As we enter the last quarter of the year, it is time to step back and check our progress on the Row by Row Sampler. This month, I will not put the blocks into rows. After completing next month’s blocks, I will decide whether I will make two mixed rows or not. I like Friendship Stars, but when you mix them with next month’s block, they…
September installment of the Row by Row Sampler As I look out the window and see that the leaves are already starting to turn here, I realize I am not ready for winter this year. This will be a busy month; actually, it will be a few busy months for me. We are winding down on the Row by Row Sampler. It is exciting to see the results. This month, we are working on Flying…
August Row by Row Sampler Installment Finally, the next step of the Row by Row Sampler is posted! I love the way this scrap quilt is coming together. We are more than halfway through. This is the second one I have made, and I love the results! I must say those who have shared their version have me wanting to try again with a variation. So many quilts, so little time. Scrappy Hearts I was…