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Presque Isle, Lake Erie, PA

Living on the shores of Lake Erie is always an adventure in the winter.  You never know what the weather is going to do.  Last year, we got 25" of snow all year.  This year, we doubled that in 3 days.  Yes, there are parts of the county that got 50" or more of snow this last week.  

But we live in Erie County so we take it all in stride right?  Well you would think, but when your authorities  declare a state of emergency and have all non essential workers to shelter in ...

My bestie, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, has a new book out. It actually came out in September, but I took time to read all the way through mine before posting about it. It’s so wonderful!

It’s called “The Quilting Experience: A Celebration of Community and Patchwork Patterns”.

This book is a lovely, hard-cover book with soooo many stories included. Stories from quilters about why they quilt, how they got started, special projects they’ve made, what quilts mean to them, fun they’ve had at quilting events or in quilting groups, and so much more.

And there are lots ...

Acorn Candle Mats

Acorn Candle Mats...

Great for gift giving this autumn.

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Another FUN pattern from

Fig Tree & Co. 

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LuAnn Kessi 

This is a very FUN and FREE pattern from

Fig Tree & Company 

Adorn your projects with the beauty of nature through our cherished “Floral Elements” fabric blender collection, now expanded with eight stunning new pastel hues! Each fabric showcases a captivating large-scale floral motif, perfect for adding elegance and sophistication to your creations. 

This season, we're excited to present a cohesive palette of eight stunning pastel tones, each inspired by the serene beauty of nature's changing seasons. These calming yet vibrant colors are carefully balanced to complement your unique designs

To spark your creativity, we've designed two stunning projects using the versatile Disappearing Block technique. This block beautifully showcases ...

 I really think it's important to feed your inner creative soul.  I know that sounds "artsy", but it's true.  I think after preaching this so much at home, my husband has finally gotten it.  That's why I wasn't shocked when he dragged me out to the Erie Museum to see the latest exhibit, Summoning the Wind, by Qian Li.  

The Erie Art Museum was never this powerhouse in the art world.  Lately, though, I can see that it's upping its game bringing in some really nice exhibits as well as developing its own.  Qian ...

It's that time of the year again! Dust off your broomsticks and polish your cauldrons, Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spooky spirit with a quick and easy last-minute witch hat garland project with your little ones. These adorable hats are fun to make with fabric scraps or our Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs, and they’re perfect for decorating your Halloween festivities!

We’ve whipped up some spooky magic with our 'Spooky ‘n Witchy' premium quilting cotton collection for these adorable little witch hats! Watch our quick how-to-video and download the Little Witch Hats Garland ...

Calling all quilting enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to showcase your quilting skills while diving into a fun and creative challenge? Our Astrodelic Quilt Challenge is here to offer you just that! 

The Astrodelic Challenge isn't just about making beautiful quilts; it's also about the excitement of competition and the joy of creativity. Our most popular beginner-friendly pattern uses the strip piecing technique, making it easy to create blocks as a canvas for your imagination. It's perfect for a relaxing weekend project or anytime you want to add your personal style to each stitch and seam. You ...

A group of talented quilt designers that I am sure you recognize, i.e. @ broadclothstudio, @lynsavenue, @the weekendquilter, @sewspcious, @benmillett, @mrsporfiria, @jennbquilts, @quiltallthethings, and @coronado.quilt co will be hosting a free modern Solstice Sampler from October 14, 2024 through December 16, 2024. See the image preview of the quilt above. If you are interested in […]

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That all said, my creative side is slowly but surely coming back to life.  I've had this idea baking in the back of my brain for ...

This small art quilt is fused applique using chiffon, an applique technique I learned from Esterita Austin. Using a line drawing of an iris, I pinned a piece of white organza over the top of the drawing. Organza, like chiffon, is very transparent so the drawing is easy to see. Starting with the petal at […]

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The Cowboy planted a Pear Tree

a few years ago...

I recently returned from my trip teaching – and judging – at Pacific International Quilt Festival, which took place in Santa Clara California in July of 2024. The quilts of course were amazing, and my students were well prepared for success!

Click here to see images of all the winning quilts.

Best Mid Century Modern Quilt: Retro Living by Tami Graeber

For the record I am NOT a certified quilt judge, but I’ve had many years experience entering my own work into quilt shows. I’ve also volunteered numerous hours in judging rooms as a scribe or quilt handler, and I ...

Now that hay season is over,

I am trying to spend some time 

in the flower beds... 

Making more Pillows...

So are the rhodies on the ...

If you haven’t had a chance to travel to Paducah, KY for the AQS quilt show, I thought it would be fun to share a few highlights from my week of teaching there. It was my first trip to this amazing show and it certainly won’t be my last!

From Las Vegas, I flew to Charlotte, NC and then took a smaller commuter plane to the Paducah regional airport. Once there, we were greeted by the Paducah ambassadors and then taken over to the host hotel to settle in. The next day kicked off a 4 day frenzy ...

My time with the Durham Art Guild (DAG), as an artist in residence (AiR) has come to an end. It was bittersweet, excited about the new opportunities in front of me (more to come) but sad I won’t see everyone as often. I can highly recommend this 6-month (ish) artist in residence. I got so much out of it.

I learned a lot about myself through this residence, which could be in part due to the fact I had a lot to learn about being a full-time artist for the first time ...

I completed the Tulip Bench Pillow top

last week...

Lots of baby calves ganging up together, 

playing tag and ...