Before we continue the quilt along with Block B and assembly, there were two mistakes in the original cutting pdf on the post last Sunday. The corrected pdf is now linked. If you downloaded the cutting instructions, be sure your version has REV2 in the title, otherwise download the revised version HERE. Also, there are …
Placemat Blog Hop and Charity Project
For our sewing project for Fall Fortnight, I thought it would be nice to make something small that everyone can easily do on a domestic machine, then send to a charity to lift the spirits of the seniors and disabled folks on the Meals on Wheels client list. We need 275 placemats to meet their …
Fall Fortnight Sulky Wool Project
Today, we will do some wool embroidery. The Sulky Fall Botanicals embroidery set is perfect for small projects. Each design is shown in pretty fall colors, but you can change those up as you please. We'll use the machine embroidery today, but this set also comes in a hand embroidery pack with pattern transfers if …
Fall Fortnight Quilt Along Begins!
Welcome to the 2026 Fall Fortnight Event! Over the next two weeks, we'll have many Autumn inspired quilting and embroidery projects for you to do along with a new recipe, cards, and a special charity project with specials or giveaways on every post! Today we begin the Fall Fortnight Quilt Along. I have designed an …
Fall Fortnight Preview and Prizes!
Are you ready for Fall Fortnight? Two weeks of fun projects and wonderful prizes from my favorite vendors, all for you! The dates are so stuffed with fun, the event is spilling over both ends. Read on to see our fabulous sponsors, and get a hint of what is coming! Come play along, and if …
Host an Autumn Brunch
With Autumn in full swing, why not gather the family together for a Sunday brunch will all the warmth of a holiday without the pressure? With food that can be made ahead, inexpensive tableware and simple decorations, you can enjoy the day. On this post, I have a new recipe for you, and a reworked …
Setting an Autumn Table
This is the most fun time of year for a tablescape. Getting out the fall colors and autumn leaves brings my favorite season to life. I like setting both the pub table and the dining room table with something festive as it is a way to bring more autumn into the decor. I loved this …
Decorating with Quilts for Autumn
I have so many autumn quilts in everything from bed size to table top and more. Over the past couple of years, I have sold a bunch of them on Sample Sales. But I still have plenty left to decorate our home in practically every room. There are so many ways to incorporate quilts in …
Book Chat
Reading time has been sparse in September, but I did mange to finish several in August during my break. For some reason, I've been seeking out books set during the pandemic, and two of those are on today's list. Links to Amazon provided so you can get more information, and see the other formats such …
Hurricane Helene – 2 years later
It is hard to believe that it has been 2 years ago today that our area was devastated by Hurricane Helene. We were without power for 8 days, and missed many of the news reports during that time. We knew it was bad, but had no idea how bad until a report came through to …
