• Cake and Cupcakes Blog hop

    Welcome to the Moda All-Stars Mix-it-up blog hop! The Moda All-Stars have been sewing away with cake and cupcakes, and it’s so much fun!  When Martingale asked us to create a quilt using either Cake or Cupcake papers, I didn’t hesitate.  I love these papers!  They make piecing a quilt so easy. Of course, they remind me of my favorite…

  • Block Ten Merry Merry Snow Days

    Welcome to the final block of Merry Merry Snow Days!  It should feel so good to have this quilt almost complete, and you’ll have time to get it quilted for the holiday season! We’re off to the races, and our llama is ready!  He’s registered for the race and wearing his number proudly, His ski goggles are protecting those llama…

  • Updates and tidbits

    It’s time for some updates and tidbits! Snow Happy Hearts, Eleven and Twelve My last two ornaments are ready for you!  If you’ve been sewing along, you’ll have a set of twelve after you finish!  You’ll find the pattern for each one under “FREE” on my blog and website.  If you haven’t started yet, there’s still time!  My assistant Sue…

  • Block Nine Merry Merry Snow Days

    Every block in my Merry Merry Snow Days quilt has a story, and block nine is no exception.  This little snowgirl (You knew she was a girl when you saw her pink collar, right?) went out into the woods to pick out a Christmas tree for the cabin in block four!  Thank goodness she found one already bundled and ready…

  • Subaru National Adopt A Dog Day

    There’s so much excitement at my house today!  Chelsea and Peanut watch all the Subaru ads, and they know today is their day!  It’s Subaru’s National Adopt A Dog Day, and they are both adopted!  If I owned a Subaru, I’d drive them to Petco with streamers and banners on my car to announce their special day.  Maybe it’s a…

  • Mix it Up with Martingale and Moda!

    It’s time for another Moda All-Stars book!  This time we’re sewing with Moda Cake Mixes and Cupcake Mixes!   It doesn’t get any sweeter than this!  I love sewing with these papers because they ensure you’ll have perfect piecing.  Just look at all the triangles and corners on the cover of the book!  Perfection! We usually stick to our own fabric…