Category Archives: Summer
Free Summer Rose Embroidery Pattern
Do you have any special memories associated with roses? They are probably the world’s most popular flower! For me, they always take me back to my grandmother’s garden, I can still smell the fragrance and hear the bees buzzing! You can reduce or enlarge this to any size you want for any project- it would… Keep reading…
27 Free Fruit Sewing Projects to Make
27 Free fruit sewing projects to make! It’s the perfect time- the weather is warming up and the sun is is getting sunnier! Look at these fruity, juicy projects! You’ll find quilting, applique, embroidery and craft projects so fun to make, they will surely brighten up your day and your home. Please note that at… Keep reading…
19 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts to Sew!
It’s one month until Father’s Day! Are you looking for some great Father’s Day Gifts to sew up? It can be hard to find gifts to make for the guys- but I’ve found 19 awesome ideas for you! Most of these can be completed in an afternoon. What a great way to show dad (or… Keep reading…
My Summer Table Runner in Quilts & More Magazine!
It’s been so exciting to have my table runner series featured in Quilts & More magazine during the year of 2017! TODAY the summer issue will be released- so check your newsstands or local quilt shop, or if you have a subscription run right out to the mailbox to see if it’s arrived! You can… Keep reading…
The Dandy Drive Sew Along is coming…
Hello, Friends! Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be participating in the Dandy Drive Sew Along, hosted by Pat Sloan and Sarah J. Maxwell, and I hope you’ll join us! This will be a free sew along with free pattern. The quilt consists of simple piecing and it’s just perfect for spring and… Keep reading…
My Splendid Sampler BONUS Block! Summer Flip Floppin’
I was talking with my pal Pat Sloan the other day, and we thought that a summer “bonus” block for The Splendid Sampler would be fun! I came up with this design, called Summer Flip Floppin’: Flip flops are summer couture! Do you own a pair to match every outfit in your summer wardrobe? Stitch… Keep reading…
Free Sunflower Pin Cushion Pattern
The other day, I shared some ideas on what kinds of materials to use to fill a pin cushion. Today, I am sharing a cute little free sunflower pin cushion pattern! This is a great beginner project, for young and old alike! If you are looking for a project for the kids this summer, you… Keep reading…
Small & Sweet Mini Quilt Club- Ahoy!
Today we are releasing the second pattern for the Small and Sweet Mini Quilt Club! In case you don’t know, I’m teaming up with my friend Michele at Mishka’s Playground to bring you a fun quilt pattern club! You can sign up here, and you will receive this pattern, plus last months’ pattern, and four… Keep reading…
Homemade Fig Jam!
When we were at the beach a couple of weeks ago, it was prime fig season. We are not usually at the beach during that particular week of the summer, so I was amazed at the bounty that our front yard fig tree produced!! I have had delectable fresh figs before, but these were…. a… Keep reading…
