Uncategorized

Lisa (Stashmaster) and I decided to wrap up this Sampler Challenge.  We are both going crazy with the slow pace we orginally agreed upon and want to get this one finished so we can move on to some other projects.  So both of us (she in Washington and me in California) sewed all weekend and…

Some how between house guests, helping out my cousin with a fashion show, and reading Harry Potter, I managed to finish block number 6 of the sampler quilt project I am working on with Lisa.  I thought I was ahead of the game, having had block number 5 done two weeks ago, but life got…

My sister and her husband are coming for a visit this weekend, and I have been cleaning my house like a crazy person.  Having company is the thing that really helps me to notice the dust on the bookshelves, the dirty carpet, and the need for a bit of a decorating update.  It is good…

This Sampler Quilt project is turning out to be so much fun!  Lisa (Stashmaster) and I have been working on this project together over the past couple of months.  It is a very slow paced joint project, as we agreed to only post about a new block every other week.  Easy pace, no stress.  My…

Ta da!  Sampler Block #3.  I am using the Chocolat line of fabric by Moda.  My friend Lisa and I are working together on sampler quilts using the same block patterns, but completely different fabrics.  Her fabric choice is Fig Tree’s Cinnamon Stars (also by Moda).  She is also using a different approach to her…

Sorry for the lack of posts lately.  I promise to do better.   I have been quite busy with various sewing projects, as you will see!  This weekend my daughter Sara (House of Charm)  and I travelled up to Granite Bay to visit my sister Andrea (Under a Blue Moon), and spent half our time visiting…

Hello friends.  I have been a bit distracted and under the weather lately, so please forgive last week’s uninspired posts.  I promise this week will have more interesting and quilting related items of interest. This weekend, I cashed in a $25 gift certificate at a lovely quilt shop in Pacific Grove, called The Back Porch. …

This is my Sampler Block #1 prepared as part of the Sampler Challenge between my friend Lisa and I.  You can see the pattern and fabric collection I am using here.  I am delighted with my first block and can’t wait to get going on Block #2.  The best part of the process is in…

It has come to my attention through Jill at Balliwick Designs, that today is Caring Bloggers Rose Day!Happy Rose Day my blogging friends, and my your path through life always be sweetly scented.  You all have added so much to my life.  Thank you.

Having Typepad issues today.  For some reason, comments are not being allowed on my Log Cabin post.I am trying to work out the problem.  I swear I paid my bill…..