For a list-maker, January always feels like a time of possibilities! Â I love lists. Grocery lists, to-do lists and goal lists are my favorite . And this year, my planner is already filling with lists. So I’m sharing my goals for 2016. I’m hoping that will keep me honest (And from getting distracted!). Most of…
1-1/2 Hour Baby Quilt {The Zip Zap Baby Quilt}
I made the fastest quilt ever. True story. This little quilt takes just 1-1/2 hours. How you ask? Well, that’s why I’m here today 🙂 Follow the instructions below to make a super quick, incredibly easy baby quilt and have all of your friends asking how you have time to sew. Ha! I’m planning on…
Our Shop: How It All Began
When I post behind-the-scenes shop pictures on instagram, I get a lot of questions. The other day I opened up an ask-me-anything and everyone asked the same question: ‘how did you start your shop?!’ So here is the story of Westwood Acres. Grab a cup of tea and settle in, because this is my favorite…
I’ve Got Answers
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’ve had a few questions on some of my most recent posts, so I thought I would sum them up in one post 🙂 Especially since my email is acting up and while I can receive messages, I can’t send them (um, anyone have an idea what happened?!) So, questions…
Quilting on A Dime: Backing a Quilt for Less Than $10
So, I know backings are a hot button issue in some circles, but for the most part, the fun part of making a quilt is piecing the front. By the time it comes to back and quilt, I often find that I’m ready to move onto the next project. But finishing feels so good, so…
Impossible Things Before Breakfast
One of my favorite quotes from Alice in Wonderland captures perfectly what I’m feeling as I type this. It feels a bit unreal. If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you know designing quilt patterns has been a long-time goal. At first, I just hoped an idea for a quilt would come to me….