Christmas Tree Skirt

I've always wanted to make a tree skirt for my Christmas tree, but never had the nerve to attempt it until this year. I picked out a fabric, Snow Day, by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics that I purchased from Fat Quarter Shop. I really didn't like the black colors as they do not say Chr…

My Happy Place - Week One

I really don't know how to express my excitement about doing this project. I felt like a kid on Christmas when I got my fabric a few days ago. It is all so beautiful. I don't know how Lori creates such beautiful collections all the time. I wish I had just an 1/8 of her talent when it comes …

Playground Quilt in Process

Last month I started a new project, Playground Quilt. I purchased the pattern through Missouri Star Quilt Company. This pattern is made using 10" printed squares and a 2 1/2" jelly roll for the background as well as a yard of fabric for the border. I chose the fabric line Backyard Happeni…

My Happy Place Sew Along

I received my fabrics today for the new project that I will be starting on the thirteen. My new project is called My Happy Place Sew Along with Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet. This will be my first Lori Holt quilt and I am looking forward to learning about applique and so much more from this wonde…

Charm Quilt by Anna

I created this quilt to use as a way to learn how to quilt on a long arm machine at my local quilt shop. Instead of going to the local shop, I decided to just buy a longarm machine and learn to do it myself so I could quilt all of my quilts instead of sending them out to be done by someone else. I c…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_COMPLETE

I am so excited today because I finally finished the Stitchery Sampler Quilt top that seems like I've been working on FOREVER! When I started this project I had no idea how difficult some of it would end up being, but in the end I am so proud to have a finished project. All the blood, sweat and…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 12

I am FINALLY finished with all 12 blocks. Wow, this project has been exhausting. I am so glad to see the end is near. The blocks are all finished, now to do the sashing and borders which I hope do not take as long to complete as the blocks did. Not sure how I will end up quilting it once I have the…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 11

I am getting closer to the finish line and looking so forward to this project being completed. Block 11 was easy in regards to creating unit 1 which was sewing two pieces together, but the hard part was lining up the two pieces to two additional pieces to make the 4 block. I know some of my pieces …

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 10

Block 10 was the most difficult block to date that I have attempted. I have pulled many stitches out on this one and redone it. At this point I am ready to throw in the towel on this project. I am really loosing interest and ready to start something new. I know this is not perfect, but it is perfec…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 9

Finally finished block 9. Getting closer to the finish line, but it feels like it is taking forever to get through with this quilt. I have so many more in the pipeline that I want to get started on, but I told myself i would only work on one at a time as to not get overwhelmed. I feel like the sash…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 8

I've been on a roll lately and have completed another block. This is only the second time I have done flying geese, but I think they turned out pretty good. There is always room for improvement in everything, but I am happy with the outcome. Only have 4 more to go before I can complete this qui…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 7

I thought I had done some hard blocks on my first project, but that was before I done this quilt. Block 7 just about kicked my ass. I know this block is far from perfect, but finished is better than perfect. Besides I'm not perfect either so what does it matter if there are mistakes. Most of th…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 6

This quilt is taking much longer than I expected, but I guess that happens when you loose interest in something before you get finished. I have learned from doing different projects that I prefer using pre-cut fabrics as to avoid having to cut out so many pieces for 1 block. Block 6 is called The St…

2021 RBD Block Challenge Complete

I am so excited to be completed with my quilt for the 2021 Riley Blake Design Block Challenge. It has definitely been a challenge, but one that I have enjoyed very much. Although I have been sewing for over 40 years, this is the first quilt top that I have completed and the skills that I have learn…

2021 RBD Block Challenge - Week 16

It’s Week 16 of the RBD Block Challenge and I can FINALLY say I am finished with all the blocks! This has definitely been a challenge for me, but one that I have truly enjoyed every minute of. After seeing what the final quilt is supposed to look like once you have the sashing and borders on, I dec…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 5

Another completed block for the Stitchery Sampler quilt. Only 7 more to go. This has definitely been going a lot slower than I expected, but most days I really don't feel like working on the blocks. I suffer from depression and migraines so some days I am lucky to be able to get through an eigh…

2021 RBD Block Challenge - Week 15

It’s Week 15 of the RBD Block Challenge and I am looking forward to this block challenge ending soon. I don't know that I will do a block challenge not knowing what the final outcome will be as I like to know what I'm getting myself into before I get too deep. I was very pleased with how all…

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 4

I never thought I would get this one finished as I have been working on these hexi's for weeks now. I actually enjoyed putting the hexi's together and look forward to making a hexi quilt, but with bigger hexi's next time. This 5/8" was too small. Once I had all the individual hexis …

Stitchery Sampler Quilt_Block 3

Block 3 of the Stitchery Sampler is complete. This block is called The Stairway and was harder to put together than I anticipated. There are 5 different colors involved in addition to the white background. I stuck with the sampler quilt in picking out my fabric choices on this block. The hard part a…

My First Little Box of Figs

Back in April,  I attempted to hop on the bandwagon for the Little Box of Figs from Fig Tree & Co., but unfortunately I missed out as the membership was closed. I emailed the wonderful owner, Joanna and asked about being placed on the wait list. Fast forward to June when the boxes were actually…