My sweet friend Kathy is hosting a machine cover sew along over on Instagram that I will be participating in along with Kelly from the Vintage Fabric Studio. I will be posting my progress over there every Saturday for five weeks starting Saturday, March 9. We’d love it if you joined in! We are making the sewing machine cover above! Or that’s what Kathy and Kelly are making. I’ll be using the pattern for the cover, but I’m planning on adapting it to my tastes a bit. I’m going to do scrappy patchwork and Dresden plates...

I am Enough Quilt Along – Pattern 4: Hourglass Blocks
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. My how time flies! We are about to begin pattern 4 of the I am Enough Quilt: The Hourglass blocks. This is such a traditional quilt block...
Morning Sun Quilt Along – Final Border
Y’all, I am so happy and excited to get this quilt done. This is one that I wanted to rush through and finish quickly, BUT I forced myself to go slow. It’s actually a fairly quick finish, so dragging it out a step a month made me groan, but I did it. An almost year long adventure. I’ve just returned from a magical adventure (more on that very soon), and this is my first finish upon my return. Well, it’s just a quilt top finish, but that still sings of a completed step, doesn’t it? Anyways, if you...
Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along – Week 6 – Quilt Reveal
Today is week 6 in the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along! Our very last post! I’m so excited to bring you the reveal today. Find all my posts about the quilt along right here. Quilt Along Schedule July 26 – Kick off & Introduction – You will receive an Introduction PDF with fabric supplies and a coloring sheet. August 2 – You will receive the pattern to the quilt (it’s free), a video tutorial for the block and we will jump in and make 7 blocks to start. August 9 – We will be making 6 blocks. August...
Today is week 5 in the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along! Find all my posts about the quilt along right here. Quilt Along Schedule July 26 – Kick off & Introduction – You will receive an Introduction PDF with fabric supplies and a coloring sheet. August 2 – You will receive the pattern to the quilt (it’s free), a video tutorial for the block and we will jump in and make 7 blocks to start. August 9 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 16 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 23 – We will be making 6...
Today is week 4 in the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along! Find all my posts about the quilt along right here. Quilt Along Schedule July 26 – Kick off & Introduction – You will receive an Introduction PDF with fabric supplies and a coloring sheet. August 2 – You will receive the pattern to the quilt (it’s free), a video tutorial for the block and we will jump in and make 7 blocks to start. August 9 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 16 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 23 – We will be making 6...
Today is week 3 in the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along! Find all my posts about the quilt along right here. Quilt Along Schedule July 26 – Kick off & Introduction – You will receive an Introduction PDF with fabric supplies and a coloring sheet. August 2 – You will receive the pattern to the quilt (it’s free), a video tutorial for the block and we will jump in and make 7 blocks to start. August 9 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 16 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 23 – We will be making 6...
Today is week 2 in the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along! Find all my posts about the quilt along right here. Quilt Along Schedule July 26 – Kick off & Introduction – You will receive an Introduction PDF with fabric supplies and a coloring sheet. August 2 – You will receive the pattern to the quilt (it’s free), a video tutorial for the block and we will jump in and make 7 blocks to start. August 9 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 16 – We will be making 6 blocks. August 23 – We will be making 6...
Hello, lovely quilt makers! I am thrilled to announce the kick off of the Quit+ Star Dance Quilt Along (whew! That’s a mouthful!) I mentioned all the details about the quilt along in this post. BUT today, I’m dropping an Introduction PDF and a little video for you to have a look over and gather your fabrics. Join us for the Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Find the Quilt Along The Quilt+ Star Dance Quilt Along is sponsored by Coats & Clark and will happen on their blog every Thursday starting today and through August. The prizes are...
Today I’m announcing a new quilt along! I know, I know. I got a lot of quilt alongs happening, BUT I just love them so much. I always finish a quilt when I participate in them. I love connecting with other quilters that are working on the same project and I LOVE prizes. And this quilt along sponsored by Coats & Clark has some amazing prizes! Intentions The intentions of this quilt along is everything I mentioned above: connecting with quilters and finishing a quilt. Also, Coats & Clark wants to spread the word about their brand...
This post is a part of the I am Enough quilt along that starts September 28, 2018 and ends February 1, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here. To view the email archives of this quilt along, click here. Hello!! I am over the moon excited to announce a new FREE quilt along that I’m partnering with Havel’s Sewing to bring to you. Custom Quilt Labels ...
It’s time, it’s time, IT’S TIME!!!! Sorry, I’m a bit excited! Like really, really excited. I CANNOT wait to make this quilt! You remember, right? This one… All the Details Cost for this quilt along is $5. Purchase and sign up here. Quilt measures 72″ square. You want to make this quilt. You NEED to make this quilt. Quilt Along runs from February 1, 2018 – October 1, 2018. When you purchase and sign up, you will immediately receive an email that will include your Introduction PDF. The Introduction will give you a supply list, a coloring diagram,...

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