FREE Camp Out Quilt Block – Fabric.com Summer Block Party

This past winter, my husband and I bought a pop-up camper.  When we made the purchase we had below zero temperatures and  snow on the ground here in Ohio, so...we got a pretty great deal.  With the camper stored in our garage for months, there has been a ton of day-dreaming and camping talk, especially … Continue reading FREE Camp Out Quilt Block – Fabric.com Summer Block Party

“Jacks” Quilt is Complete

Remember the "Jack's Quilt" Pattern I posted a few weeks back by Bryan House Quilts?  I've finally quilted and bound it...plus, I have a bonus project using scraps from the paper-piecing! With the strong fuchsia colors in my quilt, I wanted to balance it out with more black and white.  Carolyn Friedlander's Widescreen in white … Continue reading “Jacks” Quilt is Complete

Testing the “Jacks Quilt” Pattern

The "Jacks Quilt" pattern has just been released by Bryan House Quilts and I was fortunate enough to be one of the testers.  I'm SO excited to finally reveal my #SecretSewing project!  It's tough not being able to show what I've been working on lately...especially since it's just so darn pretty 🙂 This quilt pattern … Continue reading Testing the “Jacks Quilt” Pattern

IG Alison Glass Mini Quilt Swap Re-Cap

Thinking about joining a quilt or craft-related swap?  Do it!!!  I just finished up the Alison Glass Mini Quilt Swap on Instagram (IG) hosted by @ReapWhatIveSewn.  #alisonglassminiquiltswap #agteamspectrum It was a great experience, not only because I got to play with beautiful fabric by Alison Glass...or the amazing quilt I received...but for making new "friends" … Continue reading IG Alison Glass Mini Quilt Swap Re-Cap

Cotton + Steel is a Star: Paper-Pieced Quilt

...A Starburst, that is! When I first started toying around with Foundation Paper-Piecing (FPP,) you know I went to Pinterest.  Through all of the images, I found this perfect pattern...It (seems) simple enough for a newbie like me, has great visual appeal, I could play with a number of different fabrics, and...it was FREE!  The … Continue reading Cotton + Steel is a Star: Paper-Pieced Quilt