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Tula Pink

Tula Pink Quilt

Hi Reader I hope you had a great week, it continues to be hot here in Iowa so I'm staying inside and quilting. I finished my Tula Pink quilt and plan on piecing the top of my Strippy Spools today. Be sure to read my blog post and see some new pics of Rusty! Monday Happenings 22 Don't miss these blog posts Sew Sampler May 2025 Stack in the Garden Cactus Flower Reversed Silly Scrap Snake Red, white and blue quilt tutorials Tidal Wave Baby Quilt Scattered PS Don't forget, the password to my...
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Abloom and catching up

Hi Reader It continues to be hot and humid here in Iowa and more storms are coming. This is a great time to stay inside and quilt! You may have noticed that I haven't done a video in a couple of months. I have a stack of boxes of fabrics and goodies that I will be opening and sharing with you. I actually just finished sharing the May 2025 Fat Quarter subscription box on my blog and Youtube. The fabrics are from Corey Yoder's Abloom collection and are beautiful as well as the quilt pattern...
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Silly Scrap Snake

Silly Scrap Snake in my garden

Hi Reader It continues to be hot and humid here in Iowa but thankfully we have been getting rain and more is expected. I just finished my Island Batik Ambassador project for this month. We were to make a stuffed animal. I'm not the greatest at making projects like this so I tend to pick the easiest pattern which is why I made the Silly Scrap Snake. I don't think Rusty was impressed with it but he did let me take his picture with it! Silly Scrap Snake Don't miss these blog posts Red, white and...
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red, white and blue quilt project

Red, white and blue quilt projects and tutorials

Hi Reader I thought it would be fun to share a few red, white, and blue quilt projects with you. My dear neighbor is a crafter and made a beautiful little floral arrangement for each of us when we meet for coffee this morning. When I got home I pulled out some of my quilt projects and took photos of them with the floral arrangement. I hope you enjoy this blog post! Red, white, and blue quilt project tutorials. Don't miss these blog posts Monday Happenings 21 Tidal Wave Baby Quilt Monday...
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Monday Happenings in my studio June 16th

Hi Reader We finally had some rain last night here in Iowa so I don't have to worry about watering the garden. We also have a lawn watering ban in effect, I can't remember ever having that before. I've been spending most of my time in my quilt studio and you'll want to see what I'm working on this week. Monday Happenings 21 Don't miss these blog posts Tidal Wave Baby Quilt Monday Happenings 20 in my Studio Patriotic Wall Hanging Strippy Spools QAL Irish Chain Quilt One Charm Pack Quilt...
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Tidal Wave Quilt

Learn how to make a beautiful baby quilt using the economy quilt block!

Hi Reader It is a hot and humid day here in Iowa. A perfect time to stay inside and quilt. I just finished a new blog post showing the new baby quilt I finished. I hope you like it and of course there are photos of Rusty! Tidal Wave Baby Quilt Don't miss these blog posts Monday Happenings 20 in my Studio Patriotic Wall Hanging Strippy Spools QAL Irish Chain Quilt Vintage Christmas QAL May blocks Butterfly Cage Twilight Dragonflies Quilt pattern One Charm Pack Quilt Hopscotch without Borders...
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Don't miss lots of things going on including a new quilt!

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa where it is 65 degrees and my favorite temperature. It is supposed to get hot again soon so I'm going to enjoy this weather. Perfect for walking with Rusty. I have a new Monday Happenings blog post and you find out about the quilt projects I'm working on and also the NEW hobby I have. I swear there aren't enough hours in the day! Monday Happenings 20 in my Studio Don't miss these blog posts Strippy Spools QAL Irish Chain Quilt Monday Happenings 19 Vintage...
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Lots of things going on including a new quilt!

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa where it is 65 degrees and my favorite temperature. It is supposed to get hot again soon so I'm going to enjoy this weather. Perfect for walking with Rusty. I have a new Monday Happenings blog post and you find out about the quilt projects I'm working on and also the NEW hobby I have. I swear there aren't enough hours in the day! Monday Happenings 20 in my Studio Don't miss these blog posts Strippy Spools QAL Irish Chain Quilt Monday Happenings 19 Vintage...
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memorial day sale

Memorial Day Sale and Giveaway!

Hi Reader Good morning from Iowa, do you have any plans for this weekend? I am dog sitting and will spend time in my quilt studio and also work on some card making. Don't miss my Patriotic Wall Hanging and have a giveaway of the same fabrics and templates I used to make it. Be sure to enter! Patriotic Wall Hanging 25% off everything in my shops! Discount will show up in your cart. Sale expires on May 27, 2025, at 11:59 pm CST. Etsy Shop Shopify Shop Don't miss these blog posts Strippy Spools...
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