Catching up to Christmas

I am working on several new projects for this holiday season, but nothing is ready to show yet.  I will be working on our quilt-along this afternoon, the next step is tomorrow.  My weekend sale online orders from all my favorite retailers are coming in for new projects for the blog, thread and fabric should …

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One Monthly Goal – November

My One Monthly Goal for November was only to get the red fabrics ready for cutting, and cut the pieces needed to begin.  At the time I made that goal, I had a red mess after washing the fabrics.  The color ran like crazy, and after I did the goal, I decided to wash them …

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Scrap Dance Waltz!

Thank you for stopping by!  The Quilt Along with this new Scrap Dance pattern finished up earlier in 2017.   I'll be doing more quilt alongs and mysteries, and I'd love for you to follow along so you don't miss the next one.  The pattern is now available on My Patterns page.   Purchases fund the costs …

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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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Autumn Jubilee Update

Time for an update and a look at what readers are doing with the blocks for Autumn Jubilee.  It is so much fun to see all the ways you all are putting your leaves and pumpkins together. Susan did a great job with her runner, starting with large leaves, and making the pumpkins small.  Her …

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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along Update

Reading all of your comments on the quilt along has been so fun!  I am delighted with the response to the blocks and the giveaways.  Some readers are starting to put progress photos on the Flickr group too.  I wanted to share with you a couple of ideas outside of the quilt along. If you …

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Autumn Jubilee!

Finally, it is almost October and we can really get into the Autumn season, my favorite!  It was wonderfully cool last night, down to the low 50s, and I got out my sweater this morning to go to the Asheville Quilt Guild's Quilt Show.  I have been working on a special event for the past …

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Scrap Dance Tango – Mystery Quilt 2016

The Scrap Dance Tango mystery is complete. Thank you to all who participated. The pattern is now available on in my Etsy store!   See the link on the sidebar.  I hope you will consider purchasing the pattern, as it is those sales that support the costs of the blog and make it possible to …

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Scrap Dance Virtual Trunk Show and Giveaway Winner

Our Scrap Dance for 2015 is done, and here is the last update with the finishes posted on Flickr. Time for a virtual trunk show.  So many wonderful color combinations!  Thank  you to everyone that participated, posted progress pictures, and finishes!! Mary was one of the first to finish. Carol did this fantastic quilting on …

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Scrap Dance Mystery – The Big Reveal!!

The Scrap Dance mystery for 2015 is now over.  If you like this pattern, it is available for sale at my Etsy store and on My Patterns page. Thanks for visiting!  The new Scrap Dance Tango mystery for 2016 has started, just click on the category on the side bar to catch up.  It will …

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