Sunday, February 19, 2017

Marcus Mugrug Challenge...

We are participating in the Marcus Fabrics Mugrug Challenge... It's easy... Make a mugrug out of any Marcus Fabrics (maximum size 9" by 9")... and then just send in your #MarcusMugshot
Here is a picture of my Mug Shot, made from Pam Buda and Paula Barnes Red Crinoline Quilts prints

Friday, November 18, 2016

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour - Collector's Edition Volume 14

WOW ... my block again selected for Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine!
This cupcake is sew special ... it is presented on its' own little cake stand!
Get out your Collector's Edition Volume 14, turn to page 33,
and start stitchin' up your own Chocolate-Cherry Cupcake!
You can add all sorts of embellishments to make this cupcake your own.
I used mini rick-rack to give the look of the 'pleats' of the cupcake liner.
 
 

Add lace to the top of the cupcake stand... sew pretty!
Be sure to sew the embellishments onto the fabric, before piecing that section into the block.
This way, all raw edges of the embellishments are hidden in the seams.
Add a cute Cherry button to the top ... and you have your own
Chocolate-Cherry Cupcake!
Ohhhh ... I just heard the timer ...
my cupcakes are ready to take out of the oven ... yummmm.  Enjoy!
 


Sunday, May 8, 2016

We have drawn a WINNER for the complimentary issue of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine!!! Thank you all for the wonderful comments on our blog... and the winner is... Dan G. :)

Friday, May 6, 2016

WIN PRIZES -- comment on my quilt block "Smooth Sailing" featured in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Magazine Vol. 13


Comment on Quiltmaker's Blog about my Quilt Block "Smooth Sailing" featured in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 13 for a chance to win this FABULOUS fat quarter bundle of Diamond Textiles Heritage Homespuns!  Also, comment right here on my Blog for a chance to WIN one of these WONDERFUL issues of Quilmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine!


My Quilt Block Smooth Sailing was sooo much fun to make.  The sails are actually folded to create a dimensional effect!  Choose your own favorite fabrics for the sail ... I liked the look of stripes to add the feeling of movement.  You can use any width of stripe ... look at this Christmas sail!


For the sailor in your life, you might want to use a fabric the color of his/her sail.  Add embroidery or applique' letters and numbers to personalize your captains sail boat!

Make 9 blocks, add sashing and cornerstones ... what a cute babies quilt!

Whatever the occasion ... Smooth Sailing is the way to have FUN!

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Watch for NEW Blog Post Giveaways

OMG .... this is going to be FUN!  Watch for NEW Blog Post Giveaways -- starting May 6, 2016!  Look!!! I have a block in this volume :)  Smooth Sailing ... see  my block on the COVER; top row: second from the right?  On the COVER!

Saturday, December 20, 2014


The Holiday's are about giving... but when you receive a hand-made gift from your dear friend Cheri Payne, receiving is very nice too  
THANK YOU Cheri & Merry Christmas

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

NEW pattern from Timeless Traditions, designs by Norma Whaley ... This pattern is 'Navajo Code Talkers' ...
Finished size about 60" by 75"... price $9.