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December 29, 2020
A New Experience for 2021 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 The new year is just about here and I have been working making plans for what I want to do in 2021.  There is one thing I have always been intrigued with after a friend was telling me about a Quilt Along she was doing.  Each month she read a chapter for a book and made a quilt block...Both were a mystery of course!



So I am all signed up for A Pattern for Murder - one of Annie's Mystery Quilt Stitch Alongs!

I think the first chapter comes out in January but we were sent the material requirements ...

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November 25, 2020
A Few Holiday Deals from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

With Thanksgiving in a few days, it is time to start thinking about making some gifts for giving.  I am going to be mailing off all of my holiday gifts this year so that means I need to get going on them.



The holiday season also means there are some great deals going on should you want to buy yourself or your quilty friends some gifts.  Here are a few deals from my affiliates.


Accuquilt Dynamic Promo


Now is a great time to purchase an AccuQuilt cutting system if it is on your want list.  

The black Friday deals are already available now ...

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November 18, 2020
My Happy Mail from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 I finally had a chance to open up some happy mail I recently received.



I bought four cuts at 4 yards each from Connecting Threads for some future quilt backings.  The bottom print is a reorder - I love that soft red and was so happy to get more of it.


The fabulous green print is called is Chaise - and it is still available in four colors.  I hope to get more of these prints soon.

And the top two orange and blue prints are called Dapper.  I wasn't quite sure about these prints when I bought them but once ...

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November 17, 2020
Precut Sale from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 I don't usually buy precuts, but I know many quilters love them!



Today only, Connecting Threads has all of their precuts 25% off. 

 Just use the promo code STASHUP when you check out.  There are some great rainbow samplers if you want to freshen up your stash for next years' RSC blocks.






This post contains affiliate links.  I appreciate the support!

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November 11, 2020
Let's Talk Background Fabrics from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 I have been wanting to make another stacked coin scrap quilt so I thought I would take some time to look through my background fabrics to see what I could come up with to use.

Background fabrics are something I like to pick up when I see good sales and keep in my stash.  I often have people ask me what some of my favorite stash items are.  So I thought I would share some of them today.

I do still keep a lot of Kona solids in my stash but I actually prefer to use fabrics that look at ...

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March 26, 2020
Learn Something New from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Are you finding yourself stuck at home and running out of things to keep your mind and family busy?





BluPrint has created a Creativity Care Package to help you stay healthy and productive at home during this unprecedented time.  There are lots of quilting classes but there are also lots of craft classes to help families make the most of their time together.


Creativity Care Package Offer Details

  • Craft More Happy ...

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March 16, 2020
Doing some On Line Shopping? from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I hope all of you are staying healthy and following the CDC guidelines.
Times are kind of crazy right now!



For those of you that are finding you need some quilting supplies as we all sit at home sewing, first, I want to let you know that Connecting Threads is celebrating National Quilting Week with 20% off your entire order.  Just use the promo code QUILTLOVE at checkout.  You can use it on thread, fabric, notions books...even sale items.


National Quilting Week


If you are already going to be doing some online shopping, you can really help some bloggers out by using ...

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February 24, 2020
Need Backings? from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework



I am just popping in this afternoon to let you know that Connecting Threads currently has a bonus event going on through the end of the week.  You can take an additional 20% off any Clearance item using the code EXTRA20 at checkout.  That means additional savings on fabric, precuts, kits notion or books.  This is usually the time I pick up large cuts of fabric for backings and backgrounds.

I just might be putting a few items in my shopping cart right after I finish this post....



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February 5, 2020
A New Project and Some Great Deals from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework



Look at the pretty fabrics I received in the mail from the Fat Quarter Shop.  I know that Christmas is over but it is never too early to start preparing for the next holiday.  I will be joining the Fat Quarter Shop in another Shortcut QAL later this year made from these fabrics.  You will have to wait until late Spring to see the project, but right now, I had better get sewing!

And speaking of happy mail, there are some great deals available from my affiliates.
 I thought I would share them with you.



Fat Quarter Sale

First up - Connecting Threads has ...

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