• More snow happy hearts

    April, May and June Snow Happy Hearts are up on the website and blog, ready for you to make! Here’s April… May…   and June: You’ll find the patterns for these under our “free” section on my blog or website.   I have the biggest urge to just stop everything I’m working on and make another set of these hearts. …

  • Snow Happy Hearts are back

    If you missed Snow Happy Hearts the first time, I’m giving them again.  You’ll get free heart patterns on the 5th of each month until all 12 are in your happy applique hands.  Don’t miss out!  The first three are ready now.  Just click on the “free” link at the top of this blog or on the “free” page on…

  • Vintage Brick Mold

    Thought I’d share my latest purchase with you, a vintage brick mold that I found while shopping at Terrain.  If you haven’t been to one of their stores or browsed their website, you’re in for a treat!  It’s my favorite place to shop for gardening, decorating, terrariums, and so much more. Terrain uses this vintage brick mold as a container for succulents.…

  • Anticipation

    It’s August, and that means we are eagerly awaiting the shipment of 101 Maple Street from Moda!  I’m told it will still be a few weeks before it starts to arrive, so I’m trying to be patient. I’ve decided that the anticipation leading up to the arrival of new fabric is part of the excitement!  Imagine the UPS truck bringing…

  • Some fun wool applique

    I love wool applique, and I love Lisa from Primitive Gatherings even more!  When she offered to put together a collection of wool for my 101 Maple Street fabric line, I said yes, yes, yes!  Just look at this yummy wool! Have you ever seen such a perfectly co-ordinated bundle?  This bundle inspired my newest petite pattern called “Woolums.” I…

  • Lucy’s Stitched Hugs

    There’s a 10-year-old girl in Washington who’s touching so many people with her kindness and generosity I thought you might enjoy reading about her.  Her name is Lucy and she calls her project Lucy’s Stitched Hugs.  Lucy’s mom recently wrote to me to tell me about Lucy: “My daughter Lucy is a girl with a big idea and an even…