News — Quilt pattern

It's been awhile since I have made up a new tablerunner pattern and thought it was about time! I love the reds in the Fleur de Noel and since I love star blocks, it was the perfect combo! I was so excited about getting started and penciled out the measurements and went to cutting. The only problem is I didn't look at my notes while I was cutting and instead of cutting the size I needed, I cut all the little squares too small. So back to the cutting table...and the Halloween candy made an appearance even though I vowed...

My plan was to have a new tablerunner pattern each Tuesday...and then life happened. Why do I always think that once summer hits, it'll be all easy peasy. No schedule, no early morning alarms! And then summer hits and kids are home all day, extra activities, extra meals, (which mean extra dishes) and craziness happens.  But I wouldn't give up these fun filled crazy summer days for anything, because I know all too soon, it will be over and I'll be longing for these days.  My tablerunner for this week is Quirky! I designed this quilt some time ago when I...

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I love all of the red, white, and blue. I love our flag proudly displayed every where. I love the backyard BBQ's. I love the fireworks. But most of all I love my country. One of my most favorite July 4th's was when I was at my Uncle and Aunt's home while my Uncle taught at the Air Force Academy. We walked down through one of their training courses and climbed up a rope ladder and got situated up on top.  Behind me was a sea of blue, young men and young...