Quilting. Books. Lifestyle.
On our trip to Florida, Weston & I used our skills of persuasion to talk my mom into watching our three little people so we could have a night away. I don’t know if you can relate, but at our house, pretty much every conversation is abruptly ended with ‘mom!’ Once we got my mom…
Last week, I visited my mom in Florida (why does she have to live so far away?!) While we had been planning the trip, she mentioned that her quilt guild might like to hear about my quilting journey. Since quilting is often a solitary activity, I jumped at the chance to chat with fellow quilters….
Lately, it seems my world keeps speeding up. Between laundry, dishes, waiting in the carpool line, and running our fabric shop, finding time to sew can be a challenge. I’ve found joy, excitement, and a bit of relaxation in sewing mini quilts. So I’m turning something I am grateful for into a very {little} fabric…
It has been snowy and a bit gloomy here which makes for the perfect weather to sit inside and finish some projects! This weekend, we had a bit of company in town but in between touring Salt Lake City, watching the Bachelor on hulu (a new to me guilty pleasure!), and soaking in cuddles…
Jen Kingwell’s style has drawn me in for years. Like many others, I’ve gone so far as to start (and make significant progress!) on her Green Tea & Sweet Beans Pattern. Her new Quilt Lovely: 15 Vibrant Projects Using Piecing and Applique book contains this quick & easy pattern. How could I resist making something quick AND…
For a list-maker, January always feels like a time of possibilities! 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…
