Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

Hi Reader Can you believe that May is almost over? I'll be taking part in a blog hop next week and I can't wait to share my quilt project! When I'm looking for a fast and easy quilt project, I always think of mug rugs. They make a wonderful gift with a coffee cup from the Dollar store. To help you spend less time searching, sorting, and second-guessing, here are 10 of my favorite mug rug tutorials. Mug Rug #1 Mug Rug #2 Mug Rug #3 Mug Rug #4 Mug Rug #5 Mug Rug #6 Mug Rug #7 Mug Rug #8 Mug Rug...

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa. We've been getting some rain which means Rusty is soaking wet when he comes in. With his thick coat I don't think he even realizes he is wet until I grab a towel and try and get him clean and dry. My printer died over the weekend and I have decided to try the HP All-In-One Plan and the printer arrived yesterday. I'll be getting it all set up today. The last photo of my Sumac - here is what it looks like now. All of the leaves have fallen so I can now see the...

Hi Reader Happy November 1st from Iowa. We only had a few trick or treaters last night so I'm sure we'll be snacking on the leftover candy for a while. I am so happy to have my October quilt UFO finished and wait until you hear what happened after I finished it! November 2026 Quilt UFO Challenge I also have my November Color of the Month post up. My color pick this month could be described as a little unusual but I really like it. Peek.....I picked Rust. November Color of the Month Challenge...

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa, the leaves are falling from the Sumac, within a week it will be bare. I'm so glad I got photos before that happened. Right now it looks a little straggly. The kids will be out in our neighborhood Saturday night, I hope we have plenty of candy for them! That reminded me of my cute quilt pattern with a Halloween kitty. There is also a holiday kitty or just make the kitty for a cute pillow for baby quilt. Read my post - Kitty Kitty Applique Sale ends soon! 35%...

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa, I am really enjoying the leaves changing colors and going to walks with Rusty. I wish our temperatures would always be like this. Look at the Sumac in our front yard. I have a new blog post Happenings #16 In My Studio where you'll get a peek at what I've been working on plus I have a photo showing how the Sumac has changed colors. You'll also get to see Rusty and.....looks like I finished my September UFO! Would you like a quiz? I have one for quilters....

Hi Reader Hello from Iowa, I had so many people ask about the Chihuahua quilt pattern that I worked on it and I hope you really like it. I have plans for more quilt projects with it. Chihuahua Dog Table Runner Check out my blog post to read more about it and I also decided to put all of my patterns 35% off at Shopify and Etsy. More you will like Chihuahua Dog Block Box Quilt Pillows #15 Happenings in my Studio October UFO of the Month - You can find the video here. Color of the Month for...

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa! I have really been enjoying the cooler weather but thankfully we didn't get the frost they were talking about on Saturday. The Sumac in our front yard is turning orange but one hard frost will have all of the leaves fall off right away. I'll have a view of the street from my office again and be able to see the other bird feeders. Sumac If you like dogs, I think you'll like the quilt project I'm working on right now. Chihuahua Dog Quilt Block More you will...

Hi Reader It has cooled down again and it is a beautiful fall day. Trees are turning colors and leaves are falling. It is time to cut down my tomato plants and clean things up outside. One of my favorite quilt projects to make are pillows. Do you like making them. I have a whole section of Pillow Tutorials on my website. A fast and easy quilt project is always fun to make. Here are two of my favorites Box Quilt block pillows River Squares pillows More you will like #15 Happenings in my Studio...

Hi Reader We had rain last night but the sun is shining today. It is supposed to get in the 80s again which means I'll be turning on the air-conditioning. In my new blog post I am sharing some photos and a video of me quilting. Some might enjoy it and others will think it is boring. LOL Quilting on my new longarm More you will like #15 Happenings in my Studio October UFO of the Month - You can find the video here. Color of the Month for October 3 Different Sew Sampler Boxes Painted Peaks...