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Hope you’re having a wonderful week and enjoying this beautiful stretch of weather. We may not get true sweater weather here in Florida, but these mid‑70s days feel pretty perfect — cool enough in the mornings to open the windows, and warm enough by afternoon to remind you we’re still in the Sunshine State. I’ve… Continue reading Happy Saturday –
September 5, 2026 HHappy Saturday! Fall is my favorite season — even if Florida refuses to cool down. I’ve got my fall décor out, apple‑cider candle melts going, pumpkin‑spice tea steeping, and Penn State football playing. It may not feel like fall outside, but it definitely feels like fall in my house. I’m continuing my… Continue reading Easy Fall Quilted Placemat with Pumpkin Embroidery
Happy Saturday! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. These weeks seem to be flying by lately, don’t they? Today I’m sharing a quilt that I actually finished several months ago. I love how it turned out, and I realized I never wrote a post about it — so today felt like the perfect time.… Continue reading Creating a Cozy Farmhouse-Chic Quilt
If you’ve ever sat down to sew and suddenly found yourself doing everything except sewing, you’re not alone. Let me know some tips that keep you focused.
Happy Saturday! I hope you’re doing well. Here in Florida, it finally feels like our little “winter” is over and the sun is back to stay. Wherever you are, I hope spring is starting to peek through for you too. And yes — this Sunday is the time change. I always have mixed feelings about… Continue reading ✂️ My Favorite Fabric Marking Tools (and Why I Keep It Simple)Best marking tools
I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into March—didn’t we just celebrate the New Year? Florida weather has been all over the place lately. We had one morning of freezing temperatures, and now we’re right back to the 80s with pollen coating everything. My Current Project: The Primrose… Continue reading Working on My Queen‑Size Primrose Quilt: Snowballing, Mistakes, and Progress
Hope you can at least smile and let me know if you agree, how sewing has affected you.
Learn when to replace your rotary blade, how a dull blade damages your mat, and tips for safe disposal. Perfect for quilters and sewing enthusiasts.
Hello Friends - Hope you have had a wonderful start of 2026. My last two posts, I talked about my sewing goals. One of the goals that I have set is to get thru my scraps and stash of fabrics. My stash is a little scary and we need to start using what I have. When I… Continue reading DIY Scrappy Potholder: Upcycle Your Fabric Stash
The quilt is now done. One goal for this year is now completed.
