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English Paper Piecing
I received a free dvd in the mail from Creative Crafts Group (publishers of many quilt magazines including McCalls and Quiltmaker). It is called the Inspire – Design – Create Quilting DVD Collection. It’s one of those deals where you can sign up and receive future dvd’s every few months for a fee. I popped […]
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Whoo hoo!
It’s finally the day to ship my quilt to McCalls for the July issue…UPS, here I come!!! That really isn’t me but she sure looks as happy as I am! Sandi
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Coupon Code For My Etsy Store
Hi there, Today I am busy in the sewing room working on a valentine table runner. It’s coming out so cute; I just love Valentine’s Day. I have set up a coupon code for my Etsy store which allows you to save 25% on any item in my store through December 24th while supplies last. […]
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Almost Turkey Time!
Today is cleaning day around here! I am hosting Thanksgiving and can’t wait to see everyone and eat lots of pie! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving too. Once my cleaning is done, I’ll continue working on a parade banner for my daughter’s marching band. They are performing in a Christmas parade the […]
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Easy & Pleasing!
So I signed up to be part of quilt block swap for the first time in my life! I’m so glad I did because if I had not, I wouldn’t have been introduced to the lovely Tilting Four Patch block. This is a fun block to make using scraps. I chose to make all four […]
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A Quilters’ Gathering
I spent yesterday at A Quilters’ Gathering in Nashua, NH. It is a large quilt show with classes and a wonderful vendor mall. I did purchase a book on Free Motion Quilting. I can’t wait to read that and improve my skills. I won’t be purchasing a long arm any time soon so I need […]
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Lone Star Template
Hi there, I had a request from a listener for some additional information on the Lone Star Templates. The request was for some video of how the templates work. I don’t have any video myself but I did go to the Nancy’s Notions website and found a product demonstration video. Here is the link: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/supplies/rulers+%26+templates/quilting/trace+n+create+quilt+template+lone+star.do?search=basic&keyword=lone+star+template&sortby=newArrivals&page=1# […]
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New Podcast Episode
The newest episode of Quilt Cabana Corner is up! Join me as I review Clover’s Lone Star templates and some items of interest that caught my eye. I am reposting the Lone Star table runner for those who are visiting from the podcast…This is the 24″ Lone Star made from those templates. Have a wonderful […]
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Finished It!
I finished up my table topper yesterday. I added a hanging sleeve to it so I can display it on the wall as well. I’ve always wanted to try a Lone Star and I loved making it. I can’t wait to make another one. I was originally going to list this on Etsy but I […]
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Wednesday
Hey there, Today I am working on a lone star table runner using a tool that I ordered recently and will review in the next podcast. It’s coming out nice and I love the colors. Will post a picture when it’s done. Yesterday I took this photo as well as some others from a pond near my […]