Once I had decided to dive into the world of temperature quilts – and had chosen my (gorgeous) fabrics. It was time to decide on a block that would be…
Under My Needle
Projects I’m working on – fun to share with you!
The Quiltblox 2025 Mystery Quilt – Block 1
Today is the beginning of a quilting adventure. Each month, from now through November, I’ll be sharing a new block (or 2) from the Quiltblox 2025 Mystery Quilt. I’m choosing…
It’s a 2025 Quiltblox Mystery Quilt
I’ve been thinking about doing a Mystery Quilt for a couple of years now – but the time just wasn’t right. The stars have aligned, and I’ve decided that 2025…
Choosing Fabrics For a Temperature Quilt
Creating a temperature quilt is a fun and meaningful way to capture the highs and lows of the year through fabric and color. If you’re new to this type of…
Recording the Entire Year – In a Temperature Quilt
A few years ago, I saw a quilt hanging in the Metropolitan Patchwork Society Outdoor Quilt Show – that really captured my attention. The maker, Christie Frey explained to me…
The Sewing Saddle Bag
No more pins and needles in the arm of the sofa or your favorite chair. The Sewing Saddle Bag features spaces for all your hand-stitching tools, a pincushion for those pins…
The 2024 MPS Quilt Challenge – Celebrating 25 Years
When I started thinking about my subject for this year’s MPS Quilt Challenge (25 things) – I realized I wanted this project to have meaning on more than one level….
Gifts to Make For Quilty Friends
With the holidays coming – several of you have reached out to me for gift ideas to make for quilty friends. So many options to choose from! Each of these…
Giving Back – Quilts Making a Difference
Quilting for charity is something that most quilters I know do at some point in our quilting careers. Giving back in ways large and small is wired into many of…
Spotlight on Design – The All Missouri Shop Hop
Earlier this year, I submitted a design for a quilt to be featured in the magazine for the All Missouri Shop Hop. It’s a competitive process – Shop Hop Inc….