After the holidays and the fullness of the decorations from the past few months, I like to clean things up for January. For many years, I have preferred a simple and mostly white decor to start the new year. On the veranda, I replaced the red poinsettia blooms with white ones in the birdcage. On …
Category: Quilting
A Quilt for the Hurricane Project
In the mail before the holidays, I received this lovely quilt top from Annie in Vashon Island, WA. She had asked if I wanted it for the project. I told her that I would quilt it and she sent it on. I finally got to it this past week. I pulled a wide backing from …
Asian Inspired Christmas Table Runner
In the stash of Asian fabrics I got from a friend's sale was this lovely red on cream print. The print reminded me of the Christmas balls that you might have on a Christmas tree. I got the idea then of doing an Asian inspired Christmas table, but it took quite a while to settle …
Just To Let You Know…
I know, I don't usually post on Tuesdays, but I wanted to let you know two things. First, that Bernie at Needle and Foot is having a fun giveaway on her blog this week. Remember when I did a blogger bundle for her last August? The Colors of August placemats, plus the Improv Table Topper …
Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project Update
Update! - If you are finding this post in January 2019, please click on 2019 Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project for the latest information on the 2019 Project. The support for this quilt drive continues, and it seems to be building. Even if you do not sew or quilt, there is a way for you to …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Finishing the Quilt
Update - The posts with the free pattern in several steps has been removed. See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase the Pumpkin Star pattern. Backside Fabrics gave me this gorgeous wide backing fabric to use for this project, called Brushline by Andover in the Coffee color. Next, the decision on batting, this time …
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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Assembly
Update - See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase this pattern. Assembly of the quilt begins today, and I will give you several ideas to choose from to make your Autumn Jubilee 2018 quilt uniquely yours. You can also use the category Autumn Jubilee on the sidebar to go back and get the patterns …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Block B
Update - The posts with the free pattern in several steps has been removed. See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase the Pumpkin Star pattern. Backside Fabrics will award a $25 Gift Certificate for their gorgeous wide backing fabric, your choice for today's giveaway!! You'll love the high quality backings and great prices at …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Block A
Today is the beginning of a four week quilt along for Autumn Jubilee!! Update - This free pattern in several steps has been removed. See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase the Pumpkin Star pattern. Today's Giveaway is from Madam Sew! This 32-piece set fits almost any machine with the adapter that makes it …
Decorating for Autumn with Quilts
I adore Autumn, as most of you already know, LOL! So it isn't a leap to think that our home is covered in Autumn glory in the form of quilts when the season arrives. While it is still warmer outside than I like, inside it looks like fall and I can imagine the crisp days …
From My Carolina Home 