WINTER QUILT PATTERN ROUND-UP

We’re giving the “winter blues” a whole new meaning over here this week! We wanted to take the opportunity to round up all of our favorite blue quilts and show a few new favorites done in blue combinations. As you think through what kinds of blues are your favorite… remember that there are so many options. You could use navy tones, or denims. You could focus on sky and light blues or even aquas… anything blue counts! FIG 1, 2, 3: HANKIES [Recolored in Denim & Daisies] Available as PAPER or PDF. Two sizes…

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ANNUAL DONATION

Just a quick post to let everyone know the status of the annual post 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SALE food bank donation. If you are a new follower or participator in the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SALE, then we welcome you to our annual tradition at the end of each December. Each year, once all of the 12 DAYS boxes are purchased, packed and sent out into the world, we collate our remaining information. This year we had 32 “unused” boxes and 64 “downgraded boxes”. This means that 32 of you purchased boxes for the sale…

TUTORIAL: HOLIDAY-THEMED FOOD SAVERS/CASSEROLE COVERS

These quick food savers or casserole covers [all depending on the size] are so fun to make with some Christmas fabric leftovers. Just grab any Christmas fat quarter and add a little Christmas “wrapping” to whatever you are bringing to your holiday potluck! Today on the blog, we are giving you a quick overview of how to create some of your own. Be sure to check out our INSTAGRAM today for a short video reel of our process, too! SUPPLIES TUTORIAL We hope you enjoy this tutorial! Although we are using holiday-themed fabrics, these would be perfect…

PATTERN SHOWCASE: RIBBONS & STARS CROSS STITCH

I am back today for another CROSS STITCH PATTERN SHOWCASE. This series has been so much fun to work on around here… it is so exciting to try our hands at a new craft and to learn a whole new way of looking at things. It has been a bit of a learning curve but the thing I have been enjoying the most about cross stitch, is the slower “work it while in my favorite cushy chair” kind of vibe. It is a nice change of pace from quilting although could never replace it in any way…

PATTERN SHOWCASE: CHRISTMAS PIAZZA CROSS STITCH

…… QUILT INSPO All of our brand new CROSS STITCH patterns are directly inspired by our quilt patterns. As quilters.. this is one more way to add a little quilt love into your life… in cross stitch form! In case you wanted to see the original inspiration, here it is. The original PIAZZA is created in PORTOFINO and has summer and autumnal vibes. Quilt pattern available in PAPER or PDF.2 size options – 65 1/2″ x 65 1/2″ -or- 70 1/2″ x 70 1/2″ Sample uses our PORTOFINO collection…