My friends over at the Fat Quarter Shop have a new pattern, and it's adorable! The Coffee Koozie is perfect for the always adorable mini-charm packs (2 1/2" squares). I can see them as great gifts, and they are so fast to make too! I made it in about a half hour, and it will definitely [...]
Hi there! I have been MIA lately getting things together for Market, and Blogger's Quilt Festival, but I am excited to be here to celebrate a new book! Amy Smart just released a great new book, Fabulously Fast Quilts, and I am pleased to say that I learned a couple new tips while exploring the [...]
Hi there! I'm excited to share a block tutorial with you today! My friend, Amy Smart has been hosting a fun Virtual Bee with a great quilt in the works. If you haven't been following along yet, it's not too late to join in the fun - get all the details HERE. I selected a quick [...]
Hi friends! I'm excited to be the first stop on the Bloggers' Bar Hop Quiltalong!  Why Bar Hop you ask? Bar is often used to describe rectangles in quilt patterns, and we were all asked to use at least one "bar" or rectangle in our blocks.  Fun, right? Here's my block made with the fabrics generously [...]
Hi all! Â I'm happy to be sharing a block for Jackie's BOM project today! If you haven't been following along, it's not too late to jump in and make some great blocks. I can't wait to see all the blocks together - Jackie has been collecting them all year! Let's get started! For my block, [...]
Hi there! Â I can't seem to keep up with this week! Â Last weekend my parents and sister were visiting, and my mom and I talked a lot about bindings. Â I thought I would share a few of my tips for a seamless, and square finish to your quilts with a hand-stitched binding. Â If you need [...]
Before I jump into this - I thought you would like to know that Fat Quarter Shop has a giveaway happening right now for my Blogger's Choice Bundle - go visit for your chance to win! I know that there are tons of zip pouch tutorials out there, but thought my directions could be helpful, and [...]
Last month when I posted my iPad case, I offered and you requested a tutorial, and I'm so happy to make good on that promise today! Â I have instruction to make this pouch in iPad size and laptop size, along with a little math to help make a perfectly sized pouch for your favorite electronics!Supplies:Variety [...]
A couple weeks ago Pat asked if I would join her in a simple blog hop, um ya! Â Of course I'm in. Â I had the pleasure of meeting Pat at Market last month, and she is so much fun and sweet too! Â If you haven't listened to her Monday radio show - you should - [...]
Hi friends!  I hope you had a great weekend!  I've been busy with the family, and watching the Super Bowl - Joe grew up in Wisconsin, so the Packer win was very exciting here!  On Friday, I had to sew, I woke up grumpy and knew that if I didn't sew something I wouldn't be happy, [...]
I scored a few of these Dresden rulers at a great price with all of you in mind! Â So, I thought I would share a little how-to, on how easy they are and show you why you need one. Â If you already know what to do with this you can go straight to the shop [...]
Not here! Â I'm over at Fat Quarterly today sharing this free pattern too! Garden Spikes is my original quilt pattern made with the fabulous Fandango prints! Enjoy~ Amy
