Hi there! Boot Cut Blooms are on my mind! Inspired by beautiful batiks—particularly the barbed wire batik print featured as the background of this “palomino” version—which has become my latest favorite design and color story! You’ll find the Limited Edition of this design in a pretty kit—available in the shop’s kit section to make your very own! As always, the …
Oh sweet heaven ~ this has been a fun design to play with! Light and Airy–Fresh ~ Easy-Breezey–just like these beautiful Montana summery days! The Sunny Side Up Pattern is an “AccuQuilt Friendly’ project with THREE different designs; the first is a large wallhanging or table topper at 30 x 39.” The second is a square topper or wall hanging …
Hello! Well–who knew? Ahhh… {Raising My Hand} — “I know–I know!” God–Yes. HE knew! Recently, a friend messaged me asking if I had some of my watercolor cards available for purchase, as many of her friends needed to be lifted up in a difficult time–the time we know as Sheltering in Place, or COVID-19. I usually don’t offer them for …
Who doesn’t love Happy Mail! Well, I know I do! I bet you do too. “Happy Mail” is my newest pattern design, and it features three different sizes, 18×26″–13×20″ and 8×10.” Lots of fusing hints, quilting tips, and I’ve included what I teach in my classes: “the 3-D’s” of placement technique and of course–lots of illustrative photos and full size …
My newest pattern features a variety of projects ~ three of them, in fact! Sketchy heart accents with gold foil embellishment ~ such an easy technique! And the pattern features illustrative photos, details with hints and tips on fusing and cutting, placement and quilting suggestions! The Large Heart is a bigun’ ! It’s 39 by 41″ and features fun …
Hello there! Well, I’ve had a heck of a time deciding on a name for this guy. First, it was “Berry Merry Bear.” Hmm–no. Then, Chubby Cheeks Charlie. Now it’s “Cheeky Charlie” –I think it’ll stick with that — for now?! I was a lot of fun to put him together utilizing the new Christmas fabrics that came out …
All summer long, I would peruse the fabric shops, keeping an eye out for the right fabric background for a Christmas version of Jerome the Knome! I found it—and I love the feel of the midnight blues with this gorgeous Hoffman fabric with scratchy-moody light blues and gilded silver accents. It was also a great opportunity to employ some special …
Spring–oh spring–where are art thou? LOL!!! With long anticipation, it has arrived, but it has been a cold one—and with all the rainy, dreary days, I decided create my own version–in fabric that is! And Buds n’ Blooms came into the scene! Inspired by low-volume fabrics in black, white and gray, and some pretty florals, as well as beautiful batiks, …
Spring. Birdies. Sweet Music and Apple Blossoms everywhere! That was the inspiration for this quilt design. While we wait a little while yet for blooms in the apple trees, the birds are singing sweetly every morning, and that is a sweet gift in itself! May we greet every morning just like they do–with a “sweet tweet!” The pattern features full …
Check out my newest addition to my line of Collage Patterns–Jerome the Knome! He’s checking out the spring blooms, after a very–very long winter! {see how long his beard is?!} LOL. Anyway, he is full of character, with a tall, hand-dyed velvet hat, a dyed gray wool coat, sweet pom pom nose, with a full-length furry beard and short little …
Oh ~ The Merriest of Christmas Memories to you! Today we have One Gold Star. Two Lucky Ducks. Hats and Scarves. Warm stockings too. A forest of trees, pretty silver snowflakes, lots of merry and bright words, and a birdhouse in a bunch of trees! Colorful Trims. Oh and let’s not forget the adorable scrappy fabric Christmas Tree!! All in …
Hi friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my blog–but my heart and hands have been full! I’ve got a new pattern to show you–loosely based on a pallet board project I made last year! Can I just say–THIS. Was So Much FUN!!! Especially since my husband made it for me according to my specs–thanks honey! I actually took my …
Hello! Today, July 19th, is the day of my Mom’s birthday ~ she would have been 80 this year. She was a ‘crafty’ lady, and many of my favorite memories are of her love of all things Christmas. This version of my new TimeLess Blooms is dedicated to my mom, “Tinkey!” I think… she would have liked it and probably …
I. Must. Have. Flowers! Yes, I must–and I sure do! And in a timeless iconic image of a Mason Jar that is! This idea has been in my head, and on my design list for a long time now… time for it to come out, and summer is perfect for the inspiration! {and I look forward to showing you the …
Hello Beautiful Jean Jackets! Perfect for a Summer Evening out and about in any weather, but certainly a cool summer night here in our Montana Big Sky Country where there may be a light and cool breeze, or a super-cold one as well! The Jean Jacket is always a good staple piece of clothing… don’t you agree? So ~ As …