No Waste Flying Geese Tutorial

On this tutorial, I am going to show the method of making no-waste flying geese.  I've put in some affiliate links for my tools.  Pull out the large 5-3/4-inch scrappy squares and the 3-3/8-inch background squares. You'll use all of them.  On the back of your 3-3/8-inch background squares, draw diagonal lines from corner to …

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Teacup Quilt Along – Block 9

I hope you are having fun with the Teacups Quilt Along!  This month we go back to a paper pieced block, a little more complex than the others.  Time to stretch a bit. Before we get to today's pattern, I wanted to show you last month's embroidery all done.  Did you get yours finished? The …

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Autumn Jubilee Wrap Up

What a fun month! But it isn't over yet, and there is one last giveaway today too, so be sure to read all the way to the end.   I want to take today to thank all the sponsors of the giveaways again for their incredible generosity.  Please leave a comment to let them know we …

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Teacups Quilt Along – Block 3

This quilt along of mixed techniques began two months ago, with paper piecing.  We'll continue that today, and in a nod to Autumn Jubilee, I chose a print for my teacup that is Autumn in colors, but still Japanese inspired.  The Teacups will eventually have several techniques including applique and will run at least a …

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Autumn Jubilee Starts Today!

Autumn Jubilee is back for the third year with a line up of giveaway prizes that is just fantastic!  This event is growing every year, and just keeps getting better and more exciting.  This year will see the return of some of my favorite vendors and some new additions that you will love!  The prizes …

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Autumn Jubilee Giveaway Winners Week 2

There is so much interest in the Inspired LED Sewing Machine Lighting kits, it is a tough competition to just have one winner this week.  These lights are such a great addition to a sewing machine or a counter area where extra light is such an asset.  It really is easier to thread a needle …

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Stars on Autumn Lane – Star Block

Are you caught up with your cutting and making half-square triangles?  I hope so, but if not, just continue to make progress and keep the pdfs for future reference to complete the quilt.  Today we'll make the star block for Stars on Autumn Lane. It is really easy, just follow the diagram contained in the …

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Autumn Jubilee 2017

Are you ready for some fun?  Autumn is coming into pretty color this month, and I have been working on this year's Autumn Jubilee for some time now.  This year will see a fantastic line up of fabulous prizes from my favorite stores and products, some new this year!  There will be a quilt along, …

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Autumn Jubilee Wrap Up

Today will wrap up the Autumn Jubilee event, but read to the end for a sneak preview of the next big Mystery!  I have loved seeing all the progress photos on Flicker.  The colors chosen and the projects made are just wonderful.  Once again, I'd like to thank all my favorite companies for their participation …

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