We have picnics quite often here in the lovely mountains where we live. We go to lots of shows and festivals through the summer and autumn, sometimes to show our car, and sometimes just to drive someplace pretty, or hike to a waterfall. We mostly enjoy just getting outside, seeing beautiful places and enjoying the …
Category: Quilting
New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop
I am participating in a New Quilter's Blog Hop hosted by Beth at Plum and June. Click HERE to see some new blogs with an emphasis on quilting. Each blogger has a day to be in a group with posts to introduce themselves. There are giveaways on some of the blogs too, including our hosts. …
I Spy a Farmer’s Market!
Make this bright and vibrant kid’s quilt for the toddler who is learning to eat healthy. A basket of fresh blueberries (or your favorite fruit) is surrounded by colorful fruits and vegetables fresh from the Farmer’s Market. A great opportunity to play I Spy with your little one while teaching the fundamentals of healthy eating …
Quickie Hot Pad coffee mat
I wanted something new to set my coffee on in the morning. The quilt block I have been using was looking a little sad. I still have way too much sewing motif fabric, so here goes another project. I found this book in my private library. It is all small pieced blocks, no paper piecing, …
Work In Progress Wednesday May 28
Working on this Project Linus quilt. This will be sent to the folks at Fave Quilts for their Project Linus Charity Drive. I am excited that I was contacted by the editor and will be one of their new contributors!! I am working on the tutorial for making this quilt, and it will be up …
Voting is Open at Amy’s Creative Side for Bloggers Quilt Festival
Voting is open at Amy's Creative Side and you can go vote for your favorites in all the categories. There are lots of prizes to be won by those who have entered. If you feel inclined to vote, click on the icon in the sidebar or on the links below. Thank you Amy for hosting …
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How to Clean and Care For Your Older Sewing Machine
I have several old workhorse machines in the sewing room. As I was taking one apart a day or so ago, it occurred to me that this is such an easy thing to do, but most sewing enthusiasts are scared of it. Truly, if your machine is older, out of warranty, you have nothing to …
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Block of the Month May 2014
Seems like there is a theme developing. The ladies at the LQS were hinting about this at the April meeting, maybe we are doing all blocks of earth elements? I guess I should have paid better attention to that part of the program, LOL! Anyway, this months block has a real curve ball thrown, as …
HSTeria Mystery Quilt
Over at Vicki Welsh's blog, Field Trips in Fiber, there is a cute sew-along featuring half square triangles. Vicki is calling it HSTeria! See the button on the sidebar to view the sew-along. I haven't done any HSTs in a few weeks because of other projects. I did finish this jewel a while ago, and …
Miniature Mariner’s Compass
It is the start of the online bloggers quilt show, so get ready to have some fun! The Bloggers Quilt Festival is sponsored by Amy's Creative Side blog with giveaways. There are eleven categories you can enter. My first entry is this little Mariner's Compass quilt completed earlier this season. The center is a compass …
From My Carolina Home 