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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
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! It’s hard to believe we’re already in May—time has gone by so fast. Memorial Day will be here before we know it. I truly enjoy this time of year: seeing our American flag waving, fireworks lighting up the sky, barbecues, vacations, and a few extra days off to… Continue reading Sewing Machine Troubleshooting: What to Do When Your Machine Isn’t Working Right
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
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter holiday. We managed to slip away to Cumberland Island. Seeing the wild horses and the ruins of a historic mansion was such a gift. The quiet that settles your whole spirit embraced us. There are around 150 horses on the island, and we spotted about… Continue reading 540 Snowballs Down: My Queen‑Size Snowball Quilt Progress + What I Learned Along the Way
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.
One tool can make the difference when cutting so many pieces.
How I organize my cuts for my quilts. This quilt has a lot more pieces than I normally deal with.
