Fall Into A QAL Block 3!

Today’s the day! Block 3 is released, and I am so excited to share one of the blocks I designed for the quilt along.  This is the Bonfire block!  Fall is my favorite season, and I love spending time with friends around a bonfire!  I hope you enjoy this block!

#365DaysOfArtPBQChallenge Week23, Exercises 155-161

It’s Week 23 of the 365 Days Of Art Challenge!  If you haven’t started yet, no worries!  The link up at the bottom of the post will be open all year so be sure to check back to see what other fellow creatives have made with this week’s exercises.  Read more about the challenge and catch up on all the previous weeks! Without further ado, here are...

Home Stretch!!!  (Friday Foto Fun #35)

We are finally getting our house put on the market!  Hopefully, it sells quickly and takes that stress off our shoulders!  It’s been one heck of a journey getting to this point. One of the things I did need to do to help get the house ready was to clear out the clutter in my sewing room! Here’s what it looks like today. Doesn’t it...

Around The Square Quilt Pattern!

I am so excited to share my newest pattern with you today!  Introducing Around The Square! Around the Square is Fat Quarter friendly.  The sample quilt is Bring on the Bubbly from Designs by Sarah J.  It used a fat quarter bundle of the entire collection and I just love the bright colors!

#365DaysOfArtPBQChallenge Week22, Exercises 148-154

On the home stretch of getting our house on the market, and it definitely is a lot of work!  My daily dose of art is a great way to relax and enjoy part of my nights.  It’s Week 22 of the 365 Days Of Art Challenge!  If you haven’t started yet, no worries!  The link up at the bottom of the post will be open...

June Color Challenge Block! (Friday Foto Fun #34)

Today’s Friday Foto Fun is super special since it’s the first day of June, so it’s a new color for the Monthly Color Challenge!  This month’s color is PURPLE! If you want more details on the challenge, read about it here. Jen from Patterns by Jen designed a block that can be made in 6″ and 12″ finished. I opted to make all the blocks...

Fall Into A QAL Block 2!

Today’s the day! Block 2 is released, and I am so excited to share my version of this week’s block.  April Adams is the designer of this week’s Harvest Basket Block.  Check out her blog post for the tutorial and the pattern of the block. My block is made of all Moda Grunge fabrics.  The block is constructed in two parts, the handle and the...

#365DaysOfArtPBQChallenge Week21, Exercises 141-147

Some of my exercises this week are only done in pencil.  Trying to get the house ready to be listed is a lot of work! I’ve still been trying to get my art in as consistently as I can.  It’s Week 21 of the 365 Days Of Art Challenge!    If you haven’t started yet, no worries!  The link up at the bottom of the...

Quilt Market 101 + Market Recap

I just got back from Portland which was my very first Quilt Market. I thought I was prepared and knew was to expect, but it was still extremely overwhelming!  So here are the basics… What is International Quilt Market?  This is the largest industry trade show targeted at the quilting industry.  Spring Market is held in May at a different location each year and Fall...