We're Getting Married - An Engagement Cushion

Back in January, we had the best phone call from our son, Joe and his partner, Katie, to tell us they'd got engaged.

Modern With A Twist: Drunkard's Path

Hallowe'en Eyes: SFMQG - August BOM

Yay, I made it to my second South Florida Modern Quilt Guild meeting and it's certainly reigniting my sewing mojo.   

Small Piecing: SFMQG - QuiltCon Charity Quilt Challenge

I'm finding it hard to believe that on 31 July I'll have lived in South Florida for a whole year. 

Doesn't time fly and sometimes we're left wondering just where it went to.

Pattern Release - Tilted Nine Block Quilt

Rainbow Scrappy Cushion

I'm loving the pop of rainbow colours on this improv cushion I've made to gift to my family and a black and white stripey binding is always a winner. 

Stash Statement Book Blog Hop

Have you heard, there's a new quilt book out; Stash Statement by Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation?  It's Week 9 of the book's Blog Hop and my turn to give you a peek inside the book.

Cotton Cuts - Mystery Raffle Quilt Reveal

Have you seen it yet?

The Cotton Cuts Fall 2017 Mystery Raffle Quilt, that I made and signed blocks for in December (read more here), is finished.

Sofa Sampler Cushion

Do you have fabric samples lying around?  I sure do, including samples from a sofa company that have been taking up cupboard space for several years now.  During a recent tidy out, I decided it was time to put them to good use.

First Look: Tilted Nine Block Quilt

Free Tute - HST Spinning 9 Inch Block {Scavenger Hunt BOM}

If you're taking part in the IAQ Scavanger Hunt BOM, hi and yes, you've found your April block.

What do you say we let everyone else in on what's going on?! 

Throughout 2018 the International Association of Quilters (IAQ) are running a Scavenger Hunt BOM.  On the first Wednesday of each month the Guest Designer for the month releases a 9" (finished) block.

Free Tute: HST Pillow Front

I've previously shared a couple of projects with you that I've made using some of the fabrics from Amanda Murphy's Meadow Dance collection.

My Sashiko Designs - Available Now

Yay, I've done it, I've sewn up my Sashiko designs.

FPP NZ Wren And A Forgotten Badger

What a sweet line-up of FPP patterns I'm sharing today.

Icicles - Modern By The Yard Free Ezine

Enjoy reading your online copy of the seventh issue of

Modern By The Yard

the FREE e-zine from Benartex showcasing modern fabrics and projects is out now sharing new prints and 4 new projects.

Cotton Cuts Fall 2017 Charity PMQ Blog Hop

24 Xmas Gift Tutes For Last Minute Hand Makes

International Association of Quilters

Have you heard of the International Association of Quilters (IAQ)? 

The brainchild of Becky Jorgensen of Patchwork Posse, IAQ has hundreds of members all over the world, it's like joining a Quilt Guild but you do it all from the comfort of your own home.

Animal Quilts Book Blog Hop

Hi to everyone joining us for the Animal Quilts Book Blog Hop.

Ruadhri - The FPP Highland Cow

Hang around here long enough and you're bound to know that I love sewing up FPP patterns designed by Juliet @The Tartankiwi and I often test new patterns for her.  When I was sent her new book to review (you can read my review here) I HAD to make up one of the 12 patterns and it HAD to be - The Highland Cow.