Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Guysguysguysguysguys, have you seen? The Fat Quarter Shop have 20% off Aurifil thread and boxes! I know it might seem like everyone just raves about it Aurifil thread, but you know why? Because it’s such good quality! Plus it comes in so many colours and weights. My favourite is 2021 in a 50 weight for piecing (the single spool show… Read More
I’m still busy snuggling a baby boy, and in fact today I am headed to the fabric shop with my sister so she can choose fabric for her very own Flirty Skirty. So today you can find the linky-dink over at Sew Delicious! The beautiful Roslyn has become a good online sewing buddy and has plenty of sewing goodness over… Read More
Howdy folks! I’ve arranged for a babysitter for Sew Cute this week so that I can spend all my time cuddling this handsome little fella. Or keeping my kids from loving on him too much! Oh my heart is so happy to see cousins together! So today, head on over to Ms Midge to link up and check out what… Read More
I recently finished this baby clothes quilt for a fellow expat here in Japan. A mutual friend told her that I make quilts, so she asked if I could make one using her daughter’s baby clothes. I had never made one before, but I was willing to try! So a big box full of baby clothes arrived on my doorstep,… Read More
The Fat Quarter Shop have just upped their ante with an international mega mega $6300 giveaway for 12 lucky winners! Did you hear that?! INTERNATIONAL! And all you have to do is answer their poll about what you like about their store and what suggestions you have. I love having the chance to be heard, and if there’s the chance… Read More
Today is a momentous day – I have finished my second garment ever, and the first that actually fits properly! And even bigger? No, not my hips, but the fact that I absolutely love it and will be wearing it loads! Normally I’m a pants-kinda gal, much to my husband’s chagrin. Over the years, he’s bought me a few dresses… Read More
Howdy again folks! Thanks for all your feedback last week – it’s always good to know you’re doing something right! Let’s get right to it… Kelli made this awesome Fabric Stash quilt! Very clever! Samantha has kept working on her beautiful Tula Pink sampler blocks. Love the fussy cut raccoons! Terri has also used some clever cutting and beautiful colours… Read More
Each Friday, an ex-pat mothers-in-Japan group I am in on Facebook has a Grateful Friday thread. We have the rest of the week to whine and moan about life in Japan (not all the time, just sometimes), but each Friday we share something we’re grateful for. Well, it’s not Friday, and this isn’t that group, but I am so thankful… Read More
Most of you will know of my long and deep love for Kate’s designs – the colours are just perfection and the designs… Let’s just say that if we were in America, I’d have a rug and stationery and cupcake liners and… Thankfully I have some American friends who have sent me some of her gorgeous stationery!! For a long time… Read More
You guys rocked the purple last week! So many different shades, love it!! Deborah shared this calm neutrals and purple quilt, and it looks so beautiful with all that green behind it! This gorgeous top from Sews N Bows is just so adorable! The purple fabric actually has “scratches” of pink through it, which makes the pink trims even better,… Read More