Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA. It looks like we lucked out and didn't get frost. To be safe I picked all the ripening tomatoes and moved a few plants in pots under the balcony. I am getting ready to go for my yearly eye exam. I didn't need glasses last year so I'll be interested in seeing how my eyes are doing. The only good thing about needing new glasses is....I get to pick new frames! I want to try the ones that are magnetic. I was blown away by how many of you purchased my...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA. Today is perfect sweatshirt weather and time for me to go out and clean up my flower beds. We are still getting tomatoes so I'll wait until frost to remove them. How is your weather? Scattered is my favorite quilt pattern and I put it on our fence so I could capture that beautiful maple tree in the neighbors yard. The colors are so neat. I couldn't get Rusty to pose as the quilt kept moving and he wanted no part of that. You can read about my original...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA where we are getting some much needed rain. I had so much fun attending my first Stamp Joy with Taylored Expressions, there were 500 people and it was fun meeting new people, learning new techniques at all of the classes and Make n Takes and...of course shopping! By Sunday I was exhausted but enjoyed looking at all of my goodies and organizing things. I will definitely go again next year. Yesterday I got back to quilting and finished this sweet Woolie...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA. I am heading out this morning for my yearly wellness checkup so I wanted to get this out early. I have all kinds of fall quilt projects, tutorials, and quilts on my site and yesterday I wrote a new blog post to share 10 quilt tutorials that are fun to make anytime but look beautiful in fall colors! Be sure to check them out and let me know which one is your favorite. There is also a sweet, sweet photo of little Rusty! Fall Quilt Tutorials Monday...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA. I had to do some running this morning to get some blood work done and also to pick up some off-white flannel that I need for a quilt project. October is the month for doctor appointments, eye exams and even Rusty gets his physical this month! I have several things that I am working on plus submitting quilt patterns to Island Batik for next year. Busy, busy! I also just completed the 2026 Quilt Calendar and hope to have it uploaded next week. Take a look...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, IA. Can you believe this is the last day in September? The weather has stayed warm most of the time, I am looking forward to October and wearing a sweatshirt. Fall is my favorite time of year. I have a beautiful table topper that is made with just 2 quilt blocks that I think you will like. Enjoy your day! Qurtis Table Topper block tutorials Easy Autumn Table Topper Tutorial Fall Gatherings Table Runner Tutorial October Free Quilt Calendar ⭐⭐Visit my Amazon...

Hi Reader Good afternoon from Ankeny, IA. I am really enjoying the cooler mornings and the leaves are starting to change colors. Fall is always my favorite time of year. This a fast and easy quilt project and one of my favorites! I have made it with applique in the center or you can just leave it plain as I did with this autumn table topper. Easy Autumn Table Topper Tutorial Another favorite of mine is this Fall Gatherings table runner. Fall Gatherings Table Runner tutorial Someone asked...

Hi Reader Good afternoon from Ankeny, IA. Normally I try and get a blog post out in the morning but I took a 3½ mile walk this morning which felt really good. I had to leave Rusty home as that was too far for him. I plan on taking him this evening when it cools down. There are a couple of neighbors who have apple trees and the apples are bright red which reminded me that I wanted to share my Apple Mug Rug tutorial with you. When you add a coffee mug and some cookies, you have a wonderful gift...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa. We received a little rain last night but some areas around us got 5-7 inches. I'm glad that missed us! I finished my warm & cozy flannel Holly Jolly quilt which was fast to make. Be sure and check it out. I also have a video and giveaway on YouTube. Holly Jolly Lap Quilt I completely forgot to remind you to pick up the free September Quilt Calendar. You can find it and all of the other months here. New Posts Colorburst Quilt Tutorial - so easy to...