Once a year, I get to spend a few days with some really good friends at a beautiful home in NW Alabama enjoying each other's company and focusing on some projects.  It's that time of year...so I'm prepping to leave, and I thought - it'd be a good topic to share with you.  It's a bit of a d …

Summer is sizzling here in St. Louis! Definitely time to head to the pool with this Fun in the sun drawstring backpack made with this free quilt block pattern from Laura at Slice of Pi quilts. This quick beginner pattern features some vibrant Kona Solids that pair perfectly with the Free Spirit Fabr …

We all love crafting, sewing, quilting and let’s be honest, more than that we love buying supplies for all these things, but at some point we’re overwhelmed with hoarding all sorts of artsy stuff and very little proper space to organize it.Today you will be surprised by how you can have a perfect se …

June has arrived and our focus shifts to honoring the special men in our lives on Father’s Day. When I came across this free mug rug pattern from the We all Sew Bernina website it brought back memories seeing my dad and grandpa wearing a white shirt and tie to work each day. With Father’s Day celebr …

The warmer weather has arrived and it is time to bring out the beach balls! Here in the US the last weekend of May is the beginning of all the fun outside summer activities. These quick and easy fabric beach ball placemats set the mood for dining on the patio on a pleasant summer evening. This great …

When I started quilting, I devoured MSQC videos - and often heard Jenny say 'finished is better than perfect'. I remember a particular video tutorial where she shared no one is born a perfect quilter - they have to learn and practice their skill to get where they are. And that message really resonat …