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Happy Saturday, I have never done paper piecing before. The pattern for this project is called, Tannenbaum Table Runner by Nicole Moore. This is a fantastic pattern for a beginner. What is paper piecing? It is a technique for quilting that involves sewing fabric on to a paper template. Here are some things that I… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Paper Piecing for Quilting
November 9, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. It seems like this year just flew by. It is hard to believe that it is already November with Thanksgiving & Christmas just around the corner. Just wondering if you have started playing Christmas music. I haven't yet but the mood will be hitting… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey
October 19, 2024 Happy Saturday, This is one of my favorite times of year. I love the leaves, pumpkins and watching Penn State Football. We are enjoying "fall like" weather in Florida with the low temperatures in the 50 to 60 degrees. It has been a wonderful change from the "typical" Florida weather. The fall… Continue reading Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
May 11, 2024 Happy Saturday! Hope you are having a great weekend. We have a bridal shower this weekend for my daughter, and we just finished putting in a paved path to our pool. This was a lot of work but hopefully we will get enjoyment out of it this summer. I honestly believe we… Continue reading DIY Fabric Table Runner – Upcycling Project for Home Decor
November 4, 2023 Happy Saturday - In Florida, we do not have a vibrant fall season. So, when we traveled to the mountains in October, I just love seeing the old barns and the trees filled with the vibrant colors. The barns with the rustic look and quilt squares are so beautiful. It is believed… Continue reading Fall Barn Quilt
August 13, 2023 Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We have a very busy two weeks. Last, Sunday we welcomed our first grandchild which is so exciting. We are entering in a new stage of our lives, and we are so grateful to live close to enjoy it. At this point in the quilt,… Continue reading Barn Quilt Part 2
Happy Saturday - I apologize that I have been out of pocket for the last several months. The summer months have just been so busy. It is amazing how fast the summer went and that we are knocking at the door for August. My current project is the Barn Star Quilt-A Soldiers Star. The fabric… Continue reading Barn Star Quilt
Happy Saturday - Hope you are having a wonderful Saturday. We have been experiencing rain all day, but rainy days are great for enjoying some time to read a book, take a nap and of course sew or do all three! I am in love with the patterns from Missouri Quilts. Their patterns have detailed… Continue reading Totally Tulips by Missouri Quilts
Happy Saturday - This past several months, I have been working on my sewing room. This has been a dream for some time and feel very fortunate to finally have my own room. Over the years, my sewing area has moved from a corner of a bedroom to the kitchen table. It has also been… Continue reading Creating My Dream Sewing Room
Happy Belated Saturday, I wanted to show everyone what I have been up to for the last several weeks. I making a queen size quilt for my bed. The fabrics are from my stash and I also supplemented a couple new patterns from a recent Quilt Shop Hop. Even though I usually sew clothes, I… Continue reading Blue 6 Inch Square Quilt (Project in Progress)
The Saturday Seamstress 