You Can Never Have Enough Shirtings
Hello again! Everyone loves it when they find a new, fun, focus fabric for their quilt. A bold strip or a big floral plays a large role in the way a quilt looks. The blender fabrics, however, give the contrast that let those big patterns shine and provide the eye with a place to rest. […]
Read MoreValentine’s Day Treat
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day that is filled with candy hearts, roses, and cards. All of these are time-tested ways to display your affection, but really aren’t long lasting. I can’t think of a sweeter way to show someone how you feel than a handmade quilt. This beautiful 42″ x 52″ quilt, Marching […]
Wool Thread
When I’m working on a wool project, I want a thread that isn’t glossy. Nothing can ruin a beautiful wool applique like a shiny, thick thread that screams “Look at me!”. I love this wool thread that we have in the store. It melts into your fabric, letting your applique work do the shining. You can order online or call the […]
Read MoreDare to Dream
Hello again- It’s always fun to have a quilt featured in American Patchwork and Quilting. I have recreated one of my personal favorites from my own antique collection and it is now featured in the APQ April edition. Dare to Dream is a 73 1/2″ x 81″ quilt that contains tiny diamonds which form from center stars […]
Sun Prairie Quilt Show and Competition
Just a reminder for all you local quilters, the Sun Prairie Quilt Show and Competition is right around the corner. This event runs April 7th-9th and the theme for this year’s challenge quilt is “Celebration”. The deadline for entering a quilt into the competition is March 1st, so pick up a pattern and fabric today […]
Rhapsody in Blue (and Brown…)
Hello- This Blue and Brown Star Quilt uses the first 30 pieces from my History Repeated collection and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. I used the dark blues and browns for the background on the stars and then the light shirtings for the star points. I think you’ll enjoy the end result […]
Read MoreFabrics take center stage in Center Star
I have been an avid quilt collector for years. I have taken one of the quilts in my personal collection and recreated it here for you. The original quilt was done in plaids. Using reproduction fabrics, I selected the fabrics for each of the borders as I pieced the quilt. The end result is this […]
Read MoreHistory Repeated: My new fabric
Hello again- I’ve shared many new fabrics with you over the past few posts and I’m very pleased to share a few more today. I may be a bit biased, but I think these are quite delightful. I have a new collection of my own fabrics that is available online and in the store now. […]
Read MoreA Spicy Hit from Jo Morton
The name Spice Market most certainly describes this collection of fabric from Jo Morton. They are a delight! I’ve just started sewing with these and I love the way they add a shot of warmth to a quilt. This collection of twenty fat quarters is available online and in the store now. Isn’t time you added a […]
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