Last weekend, our car club decided it couldn't wait another week to get the cars out for a drive, in spite of the chilly morning. The idea was to drive around the apple orchards, but it was too early for blooms. Still, the excuse was good, so we gathered at a local parking lot to …
Virtual Quilt Show
Today I want to show you a virtual quilt show of quilts done by readers for the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project. The response from all our longarm quilters and volunteer piecers has been wonderful. I wish I could show you every single quilt made and received by the project! But, here are just a few …
Orange Cinnamon Waffles
It's National Waffle Day, and I had an idea for a great new waffle, full of flavor yet very simple to make. Many moons ago, when I was in college, I worked at a mom-and-pop breakfast diner whose specialty was pancakes and waffles. Their waffles were light and fluffy with a crispy crust that soaked …
Springtime Tablescape
Spring has finally sprung, although the temperatures are still a bit cool. My bulbs are blooming, and it was time to make a pretty springtime table. My inspiration for the setting was this adorable wheelbarrow I found at the thrift store. I liked the soft colors on the painted wood, and the little tulip stencil …
Program for Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Speaking to quilt groups is one of the most fun things to do. I get to meet new quilters, talk with other longarm owners, and have a great time. Last week I presented my program, Decisions Decisions, to the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild and I have to say that I was treated like royalty …
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March in the Garden
It has been an up and down month so far for temperatures. The warmth of February and the early part of March made for a lot of flowers blooming and bulbs coming up. But today is the first day of spring, and I am so ready for the weather to be warmer! Earlier this month, …
Centering the Back on a Longarm
Recently I was asked to do a fun kid's quilt, with trucks on the front and a city street print on the back. The quilter put borders around the back panel, and asked me to center it on the back. This is a bit harder than it sounds. When the backing is loaded, and the …
Teacups Embroidered Block
This month's block for the Teacups quilt along is an embroidered block. The quilt along is a mixed techniques one, so I am throwing in some handwork. This was mainly due to the complexity of the design I wanted for the sugar and creamer, more delicate and intricate. If you haven't joined us for this …
Hands2Help Features the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project
Today, the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project will be Featured on Confessions of a Fabric Addict for Sarah's annual Hands2Help project. I've participated in her event several years now, as she gathers support to assist charities with quilt donations. There are prizes to win as well, and I am providing one of the prizes for the …
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Favorite Foodie Tips
I have a bunch of small ideas to add flavor to meals, and quick ways make store bought taste homemade, none were enough for a whole post. So, I have gathered them into one flavor idea packed post, and I hope you'll share some of your ideas too. So, first, I make jar tomato sauce …
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