• Quilt Labels

    I’ve just finished stitching this label on my newest block of the month.   Stitching on the label always feels so good.  It’s the final touch that says the quilt is really finished! Since my quilts travel to shops, the information on the label is to identify the quilts and help get them home.   I make my quilt labels on the computer and print them out on inkjet fabric sheets called “EQ Printables”.   We fold 2″ fabric strips in half, wrong sides together, and machine stitch the strips to the label.  The ends of the strips are tucked under as we hand stitch the label to the quilt.  The fabric strips…

  • Happy Birthday Bitsy Button!

    Oh my sweet, sweet dog you’re turning 17 today.  Why, you’re a Libra just like me!  As I watched you run across the yard this morning I felt so proud to call you my dog.   Today we’ll celebrate your birthday with whipped cream and cake to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours.   Happy Birthday old girl! If you haven’t read about Bitsy yet you can find her story here.   Happy Birthday Bitsy!

  • Quilt Kits

    If you received our newsletter this morning you know we have new kits available.  Our new kits are so yummy we all want one, even me!  I would love to get a kit in the mail, open it up and be able to start on another quilt.  The thought of working slowly, without the pressure of a deadline just sounds delightful.   Here’s our ABC quilt kit and on the bottom of the package are 20 fat quarters of the prettiest Winsdor Lane fabrics ever.  :>) Inside the ABC kit we’ve included a Chenille needle.  The wording on the quilt calls for 6 strands of embroidery floss and it’s not…

  • Paisley for Baby and Me!

    I’m a paisley snob no doubt about it.  I have certain criteria that must be met before I like a paisley fabric: 1.  The size of the paisley must be right, not too small or large. 2.  It can’t be dense or my eyes will cross. 3.  Must be plenty of background behind the paisley so it stands on its own. 4.  The colors have to be soft like a water-color to speak to me.  :>)   Have you ever thought in such terms when you look at a paisley fabric?   Oh no!  Maybe you’ll become a paisley snob too and you’ll blame me! My love affair with paisley started…