It's the first Monday of the month and we are continuing our Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial and this month is one of my absolute favorites for using up scraps. Today I am showing the quilt block itself and then on Wednesday I will show you how to complete the mini quilt using 4 string blocks. The String Quilt Block is a quilt block that dates back to the early twentieth century when fabric was scarce. It could be made from such small scraps so no fabric would go wasted. Women made ... View the Post
One last minute costume and one not-so-last-minute costume (although it was sewn last minute)…
I finally at o'dark-thirty finished everyone's Halloween costumes this year! Holy cow....was I last minute. Therefore I present to you one last minute costume....and not-so-last-minute (even though it was sewn last minute.) First up, Miss Mary Poppins from It's a Jolly Holiday.....both kids who are dressing up went with Disney Halloween costumes this year. ... View the Post
Reflections on Halloween
You will be reading this in the morning....or at least in the daylight...but I am writing this at night. It's dark and everyone at my house is in bed and asleep. And me, I'm so tired. It's been a long few weeks around here. I won't bore you with the details of funerals, home remodel disasters, or my dogs anxiety issues but I will say that I really am tired. To the core. So tonight as I sit here thinking about Halloween and the upcoming costume making marathon that will begin tomorrow ... View the Post
November Holidays
Alright people! I'm taking your advice.....several of you have requested through emails and comments that you would like me to post the monthly holidays a few days before each month begins instead of after the month has already started. So, since November will be starting in a few days here is a list of the days to celebrate next month. ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month–The HST Pumpkin Quilt Block
I am super super late this month, but I still wanted to share our October Quilt Block of the month...a pumpkin quilt block made easy...out of half-square triangles and squares! And it is great for scrap busting. And if you don't have time to make it for Halloween it would be perfect for a Thanksgiving project as well. ... View the Post
Four Corners Fabric Tour—Craftiness is Not Optional
Today we are celebrating the last day of our fabric tour....and we are going out with a bang (although both liZ and I have been working on sewing up a couple of things to intermingle in with our projects ;). BUT MAKE SURE you enter the giveaway!!!! It's for 5 yards of fabric and you don't want to miss out. ENTER HERE. We have Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional here with her darling dress!!! And she has more photos and details to share including how she altered the pattern to make it. GO ... View the Post
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