Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Lighthouse at the Cove
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
It's in the bag
Making bags can be challenging. Some more than others.
Here are a few tutorials on bag making.
All People Quilt (I always find inspiration here)
Niesz Vintage Home
Sew Can She
Patchwork Posse
The Sewing Chick
Fort Worth Sewing Studio
Noodlehead
Bee in My Bonnet
Noodle Head
Happy Quilting.
Monday, August 25, 2025
Taking a tour
I decided to drop off my pillowcases at a local quilt shop. And of course I had to look around.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
It's a Wonderful Life

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Library quilt
I am hoping to make this quilt for a friend. She is a writer and has shared several of her books with me.
NTT Finished or not Friday Brag About Your Beauties Scrap Happy
Monday, August 18, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Anchor Man
"Now this is the commandment, the statues and the rules that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to possess it. that you may fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son's son, by keeping all his statures and his commandments, which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be long. " Deuteronomy 6: 1-2
Recently I listened to a message on the radio as I was driving. It was about the Anchor Man. The more I listened to this program, I was hearing about my Anchor Man.
My admiration goes beyond understanding. I've seen this walked out in the life of my own Anchor Man. A man of integrity and honesty and faithfulness.
God always has His men. He always has a remnant of faithful men who love God and are anchored on Jesus Christ.
An Anchor man is a man who will have no other gods before them.
Men who will not make graven images. They love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul and mind.
Men who will not take the Lord's name in vain.
Men who are motivated to work, but not so much that they won't take one day of rest.
Men who honor their fathers and mothers, and help care for them.
Men who will not murder or have murderous thoughts.
Men who will not steal things, whether it is possessions or someone's character.
Men who will not bear false witness.
Men who are a one-woman man.
Men who do not covet but are content and thankful for the blessings God has given them.
I am thankful for the covenant relationship I have with my Anchor Man. I have been blessed to learn from this man who places Christ first in his life every single day.
And today I am wishing my Anchor Man a Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Chevron quilt
I watched a Youtube on making a Chevron quilt. The demo was using a Layer Cake, but I thought I would make my own with 6" squares.
I picked out an assortment of fabrics. Plus white background fabric.
Cut 6" strips WOF and then again cut into 6" squares.
Happy Quilting!
Monday, August 11, 2025
Friday, August 8, 2025
Sidelights
It's fun to find something that has been elusive.
Happy Quilting!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Another one in the works
Found some 10" squares and started making another charity quilt.
Monday, August 4, 2025
The Bitter End Society
Friday, August 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
3 Million pillowcases
It's always fun to make pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles. I've started on some and have a few more to finish before taking them to the donation location.
Over 3 Million pillowcases have been donated to children in hospitals.
Design wall Monday Sew and Tell NTT Finished or not Friday Brag About Your Beauties Scrap Happy
Monday, July 28, 2025
Michaels or Hobby Lobby?
Okay let's get real here. With the closing of JoAnn's, we as crafters and quilters have been thrown under the bus. Not only for fabric but other things like notions and patterns/books. Although they do not have a big selection, I have purchased fabric from Hobby Lobby in the past. They would offer 40% off every other week on their fabrics. Which was a great buy for medium priced fabric. However they recently have gone to 30% off and not every other week.
So what gives? Their new fabric is coming at 11.99 and 12.99 a yard. Huh??
I have also gone to Michaels. Their fabric run from 3.99 to 7.99 a yard.
Which to me is a much more affordable than what Hobby Lobby is offering. And I think with Michaels buying JoAnn's intellectual property we will be seeing more fabric coming into their stores. I do not have an excess amount of money for fabric, so I have always had to buy sales to mount up my stash. And I do not think I am making heirloom quilts for the generations to come ;-)
So what do you think peeps? Is it just a coincidence that Hobby Lobby raised their prices and lowered their % off just when JoAnn's is no longer in business? Please don't shoot the messenger. I have never had a problem buying from HL. However I probably will think twice before buying fabric from them anymore. The more we support Michaels, the more they will provide affordable fabric.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Second Chance at Sunshine Inn

Thursday, July 24, 2025
July Sew Sampler
I have been receiving the Sew Sampler from the Fat Quarter Shop for over a year and a half now. And I have to say the boxes are always a pleasant surprise. And I think reasonable for what you receive.
I think there was only one month where I didn't use what was sent, and I did a giveaway that time. I have loved the fabric and supplies each month. It's fun to see the new lines that are available.
Have a happy quilting day!
Monday, July 21, 2025
Shop hop
Last week hubby and I celebrated our 52nd anniversary. We decided last minute to take a little trip. So hubs asked me where would you like to go? I thought about it for about a second and said Bird House Quilt shop in Warner Robbins GA. We packed a bag and headed 4 hours north.
I have enjoyed this shop every time we visit. Not having traveled much in the last couple of years, it was a delight to visit once again.
Of course they have pretty samples on display.Friendly helpful people.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Once Upon a Christmas Carol
Monday, July 14, 2025
3 Yard Quilt
Last week I got together with one of my quilting buddies to made a 3 yard quilt.
The pattern was from this book.
This was the second 3 yard quilt that I have made. The pattern was not so easy as I could not see the block. But we eventually found it and made the quilt top.It still needs borders, but it's as finished as it is going to be for right now.Monday, July 7, 2025
Birthday girl
My sweet little granddaughter turned 9 years old this past week. How can it be? Time is flying by as these precious children grow up.
I found this cute mirror compact and lipstick holder at an antique mall recently. I thought it would be a fun gift for her.
So I made a little bag to match.
Design wall Monday Sew and Tell NTT Finished or not Friday Brag About Your Beauties Scrap Happy