First Blooms of Spring
Hello again! First Blooms of Spring combines some of my favorite things– A good log cabin block, hand-dyed wool, and beautiful reproduction fabrics. I quite love the way this bird is perched, wings outstretched, on the beautiful flower. How pretty! This kit contains the pattern, and all the fabric and hand-dyed wool you’ll need to […]
Read MoreShare the Love….
Hello everyone- We’ve just recently added Pin It buttons to our website. You can share the projects you love with your friends and followers on Facebook and now easily on Pinterest. Share what you love! Julie
A Different Spin
Hi everyone- Who knew that half square triangles turned this way and that could be this pretty? A Different Spin contains beautiful fabrics in green, pink, blue, brown and red that really do seem to twirl across this 80 3/4″ square quilt. The pattern was designed off of one of antique quilt in my personal collection and […]
For The Birds
Hello again everyone! If you’re a fan of homespuns, hand-dyed wools, and textured cottons, have I got the project for you! This adorable 24 1/2″ x 34 1/2″ quilt, For The Birds, combines all three into a sweet little piece that is quite fun to make. The kit includes all the different materials you will need […]
Read MoreNot your garden variety project…
Hello, I am less than pleased that the southern part of Wisconsin is forecasted to receive more snow. Enough is enough! Like I’ve said before, I’m ready for spring. Last week, I said if you wanted flowers now, take a look at Spools in the Flower Patch. I guess we’re no closer to spring, so […]
Handy bed measurments
Hello again! A question that comes up pretty frequently at the store is what size a quilt should be for a particular size bed. We generally make our bed quilts to have a 15″ drop so they lay more like a comforter than a bedspread. This table is a good reference if you’re ever […]
Spools in the Flower Patch
Hello from snowy Wisconsin! Brrrr! Well, it’s official. I am done with winter and am ready for spring! I’m ready for the snow to melt and to enjoy those first blooms of springtime flowers. I don’t think Mother Nature is listening to me, though, so I guess if I want flowers, I’ll have to take […]
Read MoreA New “Woolies” Quilt
Hello again- I have another new quilt for you called Fireside that uses some new Woolies Flannels that we just got in the store. Woolies Flannels, if you’re not familiar, are flannels that are made to look like wools, so they are quite fun to work into a project. This 64″ x 80″ quilt will certainly be […]
A Charming Storage Solution
Hello everyone- As anyone who sews can tell you, you can never have enough pins handy. Having a convenient spot to store your scissors, measuring tape, spools of thread, etc. is also very useful. Why not do double duty and store your notions conveniently and attractively? This Notion Jar is so handy and cute, I […]
A Little Piece of History
Hello from chilly Wisconsin! One of my favorite books in the store right now is Piecing the Past by Lynne Hagemeier. Lynne takes you on tour of her Kansas Troubles Quilters studio in Bennington, Kansas, sharing unique displays of vintage quilts used to decorate the rooms for quilter retreats. The book also provides clear, easy steps to recreate 11 […]