We’re all thinking about gift giving at this time of year and it got me to thinking of some of the presents I’ve received from my loved ones. They all know about my passion for quilting and sewing so I’ve gotten some amazing gifts over the years. Check out some of my special presents…
Read MoreIn honour of the 20th Anniversary of the movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, here is the story behind my daughter Kate’s Harry Potter quilt. Enjoy!
Read MoreWhether you have a real tree or a fake tree, it’s a wonderful tradition when the family gathers together to decorate it. Make up some hot chocolate, put on the Christmas tunes and reminisce about the special decorations and what memories they bring. Then stitch this simple patchwork tree that can decorate your home for the season.
Read MoreI have a thing for the Muppets…check out my small, but special (to me) collection.
Read MoreThere’s a chill in the air! The wind is gusting, the leaves are swirling and it’s time to rake them all up before the snow flies. Welcome November by stitching up these colourful maple leaves in warm autumn tones.
Read MoreYou’ve learned how to prep your appliqué pattern for using fusible web…now learn all about finishing it with free-motion, zig-zag or decorative stitches.
Read MoreThe crisper weather, colourful leaves and Hallowe’en make October my favourite month of the year. Grinning jack-o-lanterns welcome the season.
Read MoreHave you always wanted to learn how to use fusible web…or have you had a bad experience using it and swore you would never use it again? Believe me when I say that I understand both sides of the equation. Join me for some great tips and tricks as you make these Funky Flowers.
Read MoreSeptember, rather than January always seemed to be the beginning of the year for me as a kid! I loved school and couldn’t wait for the first day so I could wear my newest outfit and try out my shiny new school supplies. Even though the old one room schoolhouses are a thing of the past, we can reminisce with this bright red schoolhouse.
Read MoreHave you ever made a “fidget quilt”? Perfect for stimulating the mind of a patient with dementia…make one for your local hospital or long term care home…or even for someone in your own family.
Read MoreI always associate the end of August with a trip to one of the local farms close to the cottage and feasting on corn on the cob…dripping with butter and flavoured with salt and pepper. Are you drooling yet?
Read MoreHave you made a quilt yet that represents the craziness of this historic time period? The spiral is my favourite design motif and after collecting spiral prints for about 5 years I decided it was time to do something with them...and then along came Covid-19. The world seemed to be spiraling out of control and that became the idea behind this quilt.
Read MoreThe smell of burgers cooking on the barbeque always remind me of family get-togethers on hot summer days. Throw in a cold brewski and you’ve met the criteria for all the food groups…right?!
Read MoreCelebrate Canada Day (July 1st) with the maple leaf, a well-loved symbol of Canada. Bright red scraps are striking against a crisp white background. Happy Canada Day everyone!
Read MoreHave you ever found a great large-scale print that you didn't want to cut apart because a seam would break up the design pattern in the fabric? Let me show you how to cut lengthwise borders so you can highlight that big, beautiful print.
Read MoreNow that the flowers are flourishing the butterflies will feel invited to your garden. Stitch together this lovely butterfly in your choice of happy colours.
Read MoreAs I was quilting a charity quilt for my quilt guild, an errant 4-patch on the table slipped underneath the quilt and managed to get itself sewn into one of the lines of quilting. I’m going to show you how to fix this problem in case it happens to you someday!
Read MoreIt’s finally spring! Welcome the bright, happy colours of the season with these lovely patchwork tulips.
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