Hi! How's everyone's new year going? Things are pretty good here. Friends are having babies, so I have projects. Works out pretty well. This quilt is for a friend that I met a homeschool co-op the kids and I attended while we lived in Washington. Keelin worked for her in the nursery one period each Friday. After we moved to Korea she got in touch with me saying that they were coming here … [Read more...]
Baby Olivia’s Quilt
So, last we spoke I told you about two babies being born into our local JAG family. I showed you Baby Liam's quilt, but neglected to show Baby Olivia's. This one is called Blue Carolina Starburst and it was so simple and quick to make that a beginner would have great results. You can find the free instructions at … [Read more...]
Liam’s Camping Quilt
I absolutely amaze myself sometimes. Not because of how wonderful of a job I do, but because of all the new and creative ways I royally mess up. I am getting to the point where when I start a project I wonder in what way I'm going to fail next. For all the years I have been sewing, baking and crafting I should be able to just do things the right way. Please don't feel bad for me. I say this … [Read more...]
Churn Dash with a little Dutch Treat
Well, they can't always be the best. Sometimes you just have to say, "This is what it is," and offer it up anyways. I was very embarrassed by how this one turned out and really didn't want to share it with you all. I made this one for a charity and I didn't even want to give it to them. I didn't want anyone to see how poorly I had done. But if I only share the perfect with you, there won't be … [Read more...]
Cozy Hound’s Tooth Winter Quilt
I've been wanting to make a hound's tooth quilt for a while now. I tried making one as a baby blanket, but chose the wrong fabrics and it didn't go well. The trick to making this pattern work is extreme contrast in fabrics. I had chosen a hot pink solid and a multi colored paisley for the baby blanket. After all the little pieces went together they just blobbed into one pink paisley. So after … [Read more...]