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The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Storms

About a month ago I was out trying to take pictures of a quilt and watching a storm roll into the valley from over the mountains. I was a little bugged that the storm was going to ruin the picture-taking so I was trying to hurry and get everything set and snap the pictures quickly. I only got a few pictures taken as the first bit of raindrops starting spilling out the sky and then I quickly jumped back into my car as my front windshield was soon pounding with huge, heavy raindrops. I sat the ... View the Post

Quilt

Curiosities Quilt

Even though it is summer and we are trying to spend as much time as we can with our kiddos there has been some sewing going on behind the scenes. Not a ton, but I do have a few quilt tops cut out--a Halloween quilt, and one other one. I've also been working on two new quilt patterns that are coming out this month as well. And, of course, this "Curiosities" quilt is one of the few things that I actually have finished. YAYY for finished!!! The fabric line is by Amanda Herring for Riley ... View the Post

Modern Quilt Along 2017

Modern Quilt Along–High Contrast

It's the first Wednesday of the month and this means it's also time for our Modern Quilt Along Series! If you are just joining us for this month---you can go back and see all of our previous themes and months HERE. During this year we are focusing on some of the aspects of modern quilting by choosing monthly themes and then showing examples and linking up quilts we have made that fit into the monthly theme. This month we are focusing on using high contrast in modern quilting. Contrast as an ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue–Meet Rachel

We are heading into the final week of Skirting the Issue this week and we are so thankful to all of you who are sewing along with us this year. When we started this project so many years ago, we never thought it would grow to become an annual event that would be so dear to so many people. There are so many memories and stories that we have from Skirting the Issue, but one of them feels so special. I remember one afternoon a few summers ago. liZ called me on the phone while I was on vacation ... View the Post

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Skirting the Issue-Flamingo Toes

Today for Skirting the Issue we are lucky enough to have someone who is as adorable in person as the projects she shares on her blog....Bev from Flamingo Toes. And she has put together a tutorial for a sweet and simple pocket pillowcase. Hop on over to HER BLOG to get all the details.  You won't be disappointed. And don't forget to enter to win a brand new Babylock during our Skirting the Issue Event.  Click HERE for all the details! ... View the Post