• Clowning around

    Had to share this with you!  It’s my grand-daughter Alyssa in her clown costume that I made right after market, in one day, under pressure, with dottie fabric.  She surprised me by getting that great tie all on her own.  Then she found a hat and added the flower trim.  We had one happy grandma and grand-daughter on Halloween!  Great…

  • All Treats, No Tricks

    I rushed home from market to make the long promised clown costume for my granddaughter.  Just finished it last night and we’re all set for trick or treating tonight.  I’ll try to get a few photos to share with you later. As you prepare for the neighborhood kids to come for candy tonight, take a few minutes to enjoy a…

  • Marcel meet Rudy

    There I was taking photos of Rudy, my latest Petite pattern. Rudy’s getting ready for market, and a few friends joined him… Poor Rudy, it’s getting a bit crowded around here…   But there’s always room for one more don’t you think? Especially for a black cat named Marcel! Wish I could fit him in my suitcase! Rudy and I…

  • Packing my suitcase

    Thought you might enjoy a peek at what’s going in my suitcase when I leave for Houston this Thursday! I Believe in Snowmen is my newest block of the month,  and it’s flying with me to market. With pieced blocks, redwork embroidery and applique combined, this quilt is really fun to make! I’ll be telling you all about it at…

  • Looks like peppermint candy!

    Are you ready?  I’ve got a surprise for you! Introducing WINTER WONDERLAND, my newest fabric line for Moda. In red & white bundles, jelly rolls, charm packs and mini charms I think you’re going to love it. At the bottom of the fat quarter bundle you’ll find the cutest Snowman panels! I’ve been busy making quilts with this line and…

  • Sign of the Times

    For years I’ve collected the back issues of Victoria Magazine, searching eBay for issues, and finally happy to say I think I have them all.  Two full shelves dedicated to these magazines, neatly organized in boxes by year. This week as I was flipping through the latest issue of Victoria guess what I saw?  You can now buy a set…