I might have a bit of a hoarding problem…but only with fabric…and maybe notebooks (I can’t resist a spiral notebook…or office supplies for that matter, but that’s another sickness). For as long as I can remember I have always loved fabric. And not just quilting … Continue readingI might have slight problem
Hi there! My daughter is of that happy age when teeth start wiggling and jiggling and popping out. Can I just say right now that wiggling teeth give me the heebie-jeebies. I’m talking spine-tingling, stomach-turning heebie-jeebies. Luckily my hubby can handle this. Whew! My daughter … Continue readingTooth Fairy Pillow
Hi There! Have any of you heard about Quiltcon? It is a conference put on by The Modern Quilt Guild for all things modern quilting. This year was the first ever conference held in Austin, TX (my hometown). I heard it was spectacular. If you … Continue readingQuiltcon Blocks
Here is a Nautical Themed quilt for a special little addition to our extended family. The quilt is made using the “Sweet Dreams Sailboat” pattern from the book Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. The pattern was perfect for this occasion and went together beautifully. I … Continue readingThe Nautical Quilt
Love this quilt! Found a beautiful fabric at my local quilt shop and couldn’t bear to cut into it…the solution? A whole cloth quilt. So what looks like the back is actually the front. This fabric is from the “Its a Hoot” line by MoMo … Continue readingWhole Cloth Quilt
Another baby, another quilt…and its so much fun!!! I love that family and friends are having babies left and right. It gives me the opportunity to make quilts for a special little someone. The nursery is Wedgwood blue with dark brown furniture. I had the perfect … Continue readingThe wedgewood blue quilt
One of our dear friends had Baby Xavi a few months ago. Unfortunately they had to move to a new state shortly after Xavi made his entrance. We will miss them. Here is the quilt I made for the little man. I was inspired by a few … Continue readingXavi’s Quilt
I wanted to create a quilt that had a New Orleans/Mardi Gras feel without being too literal…i.e. green, purple, gold and beads. I ran to my favorite local quilt shop, Strawberry Patches, and begged the assistance of the owner, Suzanne, to help me find the perfect fabrics … Continue readingThe New Orleans Quilt
When we first moved to Bakersfield, I joined a local MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Group. I could write several posts of this incredible organization and all the wonderful people and wonderful ways it has helped me become a better mother and…well…just plain stay sane. But … Continue readingThe Jaime Baby Quilt
I have been reading Camille Roskelley’s blog Simplify for a while now. I love the styling she uses. The turquoise with red. I think she has delicious quilt designs, fabric and she just seems like a really nice gal. She’s giving away a copy of her … Continue readinggot me thinking