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Lilo, my boss at Trace Creek Quilting just released her 4th quilt pattern (one of them you can get Free by signing up for her mailing list at the bottom of her home page HERE) and I was lucky enough to make one of her samples in partnership with Global Fiber Shop!  It’s the Almost…

TCQ Almost Plaid Quilt

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quilting

April 25, 2024

I may not have had this done before Valentine’s Day but at least I did get it done in February!  I got this Valentine quilt kit a while back from PolkaDot Chair using her Heart of Hearts pattern and Mint for You fabric collection. I quilted it at Trace Creek Quilting and used the Scribble…

My Valentine Quilt – a little late

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quilting, Valentine

March 5, 2024

Last year I ended up making a lot of gift quilts.  If you haven’t seen them check out THIS post!  I was able to cover all of the special adults in my life but was short on the kiddos – so this year I am fixing that!  January/February I was able to get 2 or…

First Quilty Gifts of the Year!

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birthday gifts, quilting

February 28, 2024

Happy 2024!  Last year I featured my makes each month which were a mix of quilting and crochet projects. I wanted to recap all of the quilts I made last because hey I am pretty impressed with myself! I know I couldn’t have done it without the knowledge and discounted use of a longarm machine…

2023 Quilt Makes Recap

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quilting

January 9, 2024

In this month’s crafty update, I finally get to show off all of the Christmas quilts I have been making for family and friends this year.  They have all been gifted so there will be no spoilers for the recipients! So I made 11 Holiday quilts – ELEVEN!!  I started back in July so I…

December Crafty Update! Christmas Quilts!

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holiday, quilting

December 28, 2023

Yeah, I’ve been making a lot of quilts this year – and I love it!  So, this month’s crafty update is a trio of quilts I gifted to some amazing women. The first one is a Rose Lemonade quilt I made for my sister-in-law’s birthday.  I used the Wicker pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew.  The…

Nov Crafty Update!

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quilting

November 20, 2023

This month’s crafty update is a perfect fit for this month!  I finally made myself a Halloween quilt! I have had this fabric for what feels like ages and finally got it sewn up. The pattern is an easy one – Jelly Roll Twist, all you need is a jelly roll and a charm pack…

Oct Crafty Update: Halloween Quilt!

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Halloween, quilting

October 10, 2023

This month’s crafty update is a few quilts I made just for me!  Occasionally I get to keep something I make – Yay! The first quilt is one I made specifically for our travel trailer.  It’s a fun wonky pinwheel pattern made with the Firefly fabric line by Ruby Star Society.  I backed it with…

Crafty Update: Quilts for Me!

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crafts, quilting

September 20, 2023

This month’s crafty update is more quilts – of course!  But these are special – for my awesome nephews! The first one is a Cat quilt for my nephew’s birthday, he loves cats and writing.  I sent it to him for his birthday in May.  I used the Cats in the Window pattern from Missouri…

Crafty Update: Quilts for my Nephews

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crafts, quilting

July 18, 2023

This month’s crafty update is a quilt I made for my bestie’s daughter before a big surgery.  She is a heart warrior who was born with a heart defect and has been such a trooper throughout the years, with the support of her wonderful family and Mom!  The amazing girl needed an awesome quilt of…

Crafty Update – Tonga Batik Quilt for a special Teen

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crafts, quilting

June 21, 2023

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