Saturday, September 15, 2018

Stitching The Cloud

Here is a sweet stitching for your enjoyment!
Always look to the rainbow in those cloudy, rainy days!


The pattern is for the design only....no instructions.  The design size is 7" x 9 1/2", although you can enlarge [for applique] or shrink it.  

Available in my shop for instant download:  



Thursday, September 13, 2018

SpinZilla!

  • September 4 - 27: Spinner registration 
  • October 1 - 7: Spinning Week
  • October 19: Yardage Results Posted
 Spinner registration is now open! 
At its core, Spinzilla is the challenge to generate a very big number to show the yarn universe and beyond what we spinners are made of.
Spinzilla is a vehicle for individual spinners to spin more and worry less!  We don't care what kind of yarn you spin, we just want you to grab a tool, any tool, and get spinning! We need those yards! The more you spin, the better spinner you will become. 
Team Ply
The event is paid for by the generosity of our sponsors. Spinner registration fees are donated to the TNNA Foundation
Handweavers Guild of America also hosts National Spinning and Weaving week.
YOu can download their poster on this website.  Learn about this creative week
and how you can celebrate the craft of our hands.


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Quilt of Valor Mystery



Quilty Girl is hosting another one of her famous mystery patterns for Quilts of Valor





 Here are some alternate color-ways that I thought looked good:
Dark #1  Red
Dark #2 Grey
Light  Cream

Dark #1   Mint
Dark #2 Light Grey
Light Cream


Dark #1Teal Green
Dark #2  Light Grey Blue
Light Navy   

You can choose to do scrappy – just adapt your instructions to the number of pieces you need.
You will need your Easy angle and Companion Angle tools for this.

The PDF for this will be posted by  8pm in  Craftsy Site 
Here is the direct link:
Fabric Requirements

Friday, September 7, 2018

Road Trip Details!

Yes, for the past few days we have been on a road trip--a quick
trip to visit in-laws.  Hubby wanted to see his sister so we took
a journey up the Kansas turnpike to northwest Missouri.  We
had just a few days to accomplish this so took advantage of
the time.
We spent one day visiting the old haunts of my husband's
childhood and the next day we did a visit to Weston, MO.
a quaint historic village that hosts many antique shops
along with a few wineries and distilleries.
Our first stop was at Riverwood Winery, located in an old
school house--I liked the way they decorated the long hall; 
each classroom was a place to host a special event or dinner.

What fascinated us the most was the wall of whiskeys
and scotches!  Never seen so many of these for tasting
in one location--every marker you could think of was
on the shelf.

Driving through town we came across this interesting pub,
where of course, we needed to take a break.

Their beers on tap held interesting and unique names.
The rain continued to fall intermittently so we
soldier on into the country side--I was looking for apples! 

We came upon a farm that grew not only apples but
pumpkins!  How exciting to see our first sign of
fall!

First crop of Gala Apples!

Just picked off the trees--I would have picked myself
if it hadn't been so muddy

just look at the marvelous colors





I was in pumpkin heaven!  Another orchard we found
fresh picked Jonathon apples--
hurray!  A bushel of apples will keep us in good
health all winter along!

Monday, September 3, 2018

And September Begins...........

How was your last hurray for summer?
One last time to enjoy some hot eats along with
family or friends--traveling to visit relatives or 
just plain chillin'!


I found this quilt along and am thinking--
this looks pretty cool!
presents for your sewing pleasure
a fun quilt along titled 
"Meet The Designers"
And here is the first block--
You will need 8 of these blocks-

Here are the fabric requirements (per block) for Block 1  – based on the solids version. 
  • White: 8 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 4 squares 3″ x 3″
  • Orange: 5 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Light Pink: 4 squares 3″ x 3″
  • Dark Pink: 4 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
And the best part--there will be tutorials for each block!

 Drum Roll please!  here is the finished quilt..................................
Isn't this just too brilliant?!!

Friday, August 31, 2018

Alphabet Stitching!

Do you enjoy a good stitching time?
I enjoy my time with needle and thread
and excited to see this free Stitch Along

Elefantz is offering her 26 week Alphabet Pincushion
Stitch along beginning Today.
If you don't want that many pincushions, you can use
the letters to personalize garments, bags, scarves,
quilts, the list is limitless!

How to do you get these free patterns?
Just join Elefantz newsletter by 
going to her website and signing up!
Happy stitching!

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Cool Knitting............

It's still summer in our neck of the woods--
so I enjoy knitting with cotton and this
cotton is special since it's my handspun--


This pattern is designed by Toni L Lorenz
"Shetland Hap Meets Estonia"

I chose the small size--glad I did--as I'm having enough 
trouble keeping up--which I haven't done!

I like the lace and beads

I still have two more clues to finish--each day I might
knit a row or two and soon it will be finished!


Monday, August 27, 2018

All Merry & Bright


Wreath of greens!!
Pat Sloan is hosting a Christmas Sew Along--Here is the block for August 1st--Every Other Wednesday there is a new block.  So far I'm keeping up with this adventure.

Here is my first block--These are quick blocks to cut and sew--many sewers are
doing some very creative things with their blocks--me,
I'm lazy!

I always wonder when I do  block how would
it look if I put the light on the corners and the
dark near the center--won't know unless I
make another block OR I could take the pattern
and color it--Not happening though!

Like this log cabin version--next up on
Wednesday!


Saturday, August 25, 2018

UPdate!! Disappearing Nine Patch

A new way to do disappearing nine patch blocks!!

I can take my nine patch blocks that I cut in half--
and make STARS!
I'm thrilled!

Check out this tutorial from 



Since I had all the blocks already sewn together--I spent an
evening 'frogging'--rip, rip, rip!  

My stars have white centers--because of the way I assembled 
my nine patches


The alternate blocks have red/blue centers
and now you want to see the finished quilt-----

I think this turned out super!  I'm quite pleased!
Will decide on inner and outer borders later--
definitely, the way to do Disappearing Nine Patch!





Thursday, August 23, 2018

I Heart Snowmen!

Yes, I <3 (heart) snowmen!  And there is a perfect opportunity to feel your 'hearts' with snowmen for each month--check out this..........................
Bunny HIll Designs is offering free monthly
downloads so you can make this 
lovely heart tree 

This is January heart--available now!
Here is February--available now!

And March--around the fifth of each month 
another block will be posted!
Happy stitching!!


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Can't See The Forest For The Trees!


Piece and Quilt is sharing her recent pine tree quilt pattern--
she is using fabrics designed by herself (Natalia Bonner)
and Kathleen Whiting--

Tree is basic squares and 1/2 square triangles--
The gals have done their blocks in white, green and gray
but I think they will look great in any fabric colors--
I'm thinking scrappy!
A great one to make for Christmas--

Sunday, August 19, 2018

How About Halloween Mystery Quilt??


This mystery series is brought to you by 
and as usual I'm behind in the first clue--
The quilt designer is Kathryn Patterson

Each week you will have the instructions to make
finished 12" x 12" block--to yield 51" x 68" throw.
Of course, as usual I'm behind with beginning this
series.  You can find  Clue One  and sew along with me.

If you don't want a Halloween style quilt--you can use any
other colors--sometimes, I wait to see what the first block
will look like and then make a decision about color choices.

Let's have some fun and make it seem closer to fall temps!




Friday, August 17, 2018

Seeing Stars!!!


Do You like star quilts as much as I do?! 
Well, here is our opportunity to make stars for several weeks
and complete the above quilt, 
sponsored by Happy Quilting Melissa

As usual, I'm behind.......here is the schedule
The supply list has already been posted but
the following is the listing of which star is
shown.
Each star will be a different size....

August 15th - Double Star Block
August 22nd - Curvy Star Block
August 29th - Pinwheel Star Block
September 5th - Improve Star Block
September 12th - Basic Star Block
September 19th - Applique Star Block
September 26th - Piecing Top and Grand Prize Linky
October 17th- Seeing Stars Parade and Grand Prize Winners

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Expression Fiber Arts!!

Oh WOW--can you see yourself wearing one of these lovelies? 
Saiki is a knitted shawl that uses unique yarns to 
give texture in six different sections--
You can find both of these patterns
this week FREE at


A fun, easy angled/striped infinity crocheted scarf pattern - using
two different yarns.

And We're Off....................................

 Today is the THE DAY!   I'm ready--well, sort of.  I can't decide what wheel to begin with and what fiber should be the first to be...