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For this speedy, star-spangled sew along, I’m inviting you to make a tablerunner version of the FREE Brave & True Quilt Pattern using Americana by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. I’ll be sewing mine with fabric from the Fat Quarter Bundle of Americana, and the fun kicks off today, Wednesday, April 9th. Keep reading for the fabric requirements, schedule, and all the quilty details on how you can sew along with me!

Fabric Requirements and Supplies

Since I won’t use all the fabric from the ...

Every year, I take some time during the spring and summer months to make some quilty patriotic projects, and 2025 has some star-spangled stunners on the docket! Keep reading to learn about an exciting re-color of one of my favorite patterns, a new FREE pattern you can use for Quilts of Valor, a scrappy tablerunner to sew along with me, and an exciting new pattern from Lori Holt with a sew along!

Brave & True FREE Quilt Pattern

Supplies

• Brave & True Quilt Kit Featuring Bella Solids by Moda Fabrics
• Backing Set for Brave & True Quilt Kit
• Brave & True Quilt Pattern Free ...

The Fourth of July is here! It’s time for grilling out, fireworks, and a dash of star-spangled cross stitch designs. When it comes to cross stitch, there are so many fun patriotic designs to choose from, and most of them require just a few colors. Plus, if you stay to end we have a sale for you!

Do you have red, white and blue? Then you’re ready to go! We’ve gathered several patriotic patterns to stitch. Scroll on to see some of the patriotic designs!

1. American Spirit

Does your heart ring true for the red, white ...

Oh, say, do you see… another fun quilt along! Show your love of all things Red, White, and Blue with The Heart of America four-part quilt along. The beautiful Heart of America Quilt pays homage to the land we love (and as a bonus, it meets the size and design requirements to be a Quilt of Valor)! 

The Heart of America Quilt is a beautiful medallion design that finishes at 60.5″ x 70.5″ It’s precut-friendly, too! It starts with a fat eighth bundle and some yardage for the background and accent.

Quilt Along Supplies

Although we sold ...

Oh, say, do you see… another fun quilt along! Show your love of all things Red, White, and Blue with The Heart of America four-part quilt along. The beautiful Heart of America Quilt pays homage to the land we love (and as a bonus, it meets the size and design requirements to be a Quilt of Valor)! 

The Heart of America Quilt is a beautiful medallion design that finishes at 60.5″ x 70.5″ It’s precut-friendly, too! It starts with a fat eighth bundle and some yardage for the background and accent.

You can find all the supplies ...

Have you berry-picked through the July Sew Sampler box yet? We’re so excited to share this month’s reveal with you. Beware of spoilers!

Berry Basket Jolly Bar by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics

Inspired by summer mornings spent picking fresh berries in the garden, the Berry Basket collection is also ripe for the picking! This sweet line by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics is packed with bright red strawberries and rich blueberries, rounded out with classic prints in white, gray, pink and aqua. Dive right in to start creating projects for summer picnics and holidays by the bushel ...

Happy 4th of July to all of you! We hope you enjoy your day off, eat great food and watch the fireworks! Today we’re sharing five of our favorite quilts in red, white and blue, plus a special sale and a patriotic project too cute to miss!

Save up to 50% OFF select patriotic fabric, patterns and more with our 4th of July Sale now through Wednesday!

We’ve discounted many of our patriotic themed items so you can celebrate with collections that feature a symphony of stars, stripes and vibrant shades of red, white and blue!

This sale ...

Has it gotten hot where you are? This weekend we hit 90 for the first time this summer, way too hot for me! Still, it is better than some in the heartland and southwest are enduring. Lucky for us, the mountains do cool off at night, so the mornings are quite comfortable, as are the late evenings when the sun is going down. It is going to be a scorcher today, at least by our standards, so I set a table inside for our holiday meal. We’ll still cookout, but eat inside where it is less humid. I pulled ...

It is July 4th weekend, time to celebrate our independence and our patriotism. Tomorrow will be filled with family, friends and picnics, cooking out, fireworks, and enjoying our freedom. Today, I have some ideas to inspire you to sew and create with tablescapes, free quilting and table runner patterns, stamping and other patriotic ideas. I’ll also link up a few free projects from my blog. Around the posts, you’ll find special deals now from my affiliate sponsors. Thank you for using my links when you can, the purchases you make help pay the costs of the blog so ...

It has been a whirlwind this past 10 days, as we traveled up to Ohio to be a part of my brother-in-law’s wedding. His bride is such a lovely woman, and we already adore her. She was absolutely radiant, in a gorgeous blue lace floor length gown. Honestly, I have never seen my husband’s brother look happier in all the years I’ve known him. He has found a rare and wonderful love that was so special to witness. Their wedding was a joyous occasion, and we were honored to be a part of it. On the way ...

Memorial Day weekend is coming fast, and it is time to dig out the patriotic bin and decorate with red, white and blue. Today, I’d like to show you a range of ideas to set your holiday table for a cookout, or a nice dining room for a more elegant gathering of family and friends. Tables don’t have to be expensive, these sprays came from the dollar store, and the candles are my Mason Jar candles. I change out what is in the bottom to coordinate with the color scheme of the table.

Most of my patriotic tables ...

I've been keeping myself busy with some new design projects.  No stitching lately but that's okay.  I'll get back to it.

For now, I have some new releases to share.

As you can see, I'm definitely thinking "Summer" now!!  And I seem to be liking geometric mandala designs.  

Did I ever tell you that you're welcome to send your ideas to me?  If there's anything you'd like to see, just leave me a comment.  I'm always open to new ideas!

Ask for my designs at your favorite needlework retail store or you ...