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 We are still getting rain almost every day and our backyard feels like a swamp. When Rusty comes in I have to clean and then dry his feet as he will be muddy. I sure hope we get some dry weather soon. I posted the October color challenge, and I'm also showing all of the blocks I have made so far. There are only two months left after this and I'm trying to decide on layouts. October Color of the Month Challenge More you will like Autumn Table Runner tutorial Easy Autumn Table Topper...

Hi Reader I took a break from blogging but I've still be quilting a bit. Sometimes it just feels good to work on something different. I love working with graphics and have been spending time working on my new Quilt Calendar & Planner for 2027 along with other fun things. I just added a new blog post showing what was in 3 months of Fat Quarter Shop Sew Sampler boxes. I couldn't believe I had 3 of them I hadn't shared. The September box was fantastic! 3 Months of Sew Sampler Boxes & a Video...

Hi Reader Well I'm not doing very good about getting a newsletter out early in the morning lately. I am really enjoying our rainy, cool weather and yep....I have socks and a sweatshirt on! Now that is my kind of weather. I just finished up a new table runner and I would like your opinion on which binding looks best (it is already finished but I'm curious which you like). Earth Essence Table Runner 2026 Quilt Calendar - I had better get to work on the 2027 Quilt Calendar! Latest Posts #14...

Hi Reader I spent the day in my quilt studio working on several different things. Being sick for over a week has put me behind and I completely forgot about my September UFO so that is one of the things I worked on today. Visit my blog post to see what else I'm working on and a few photos of the critters living in my basement. Happening #14 In My Studio Next project 2026 Quilt Calendar - I had better get to work on the 2027 Quilt Calendar! Latest Posts Painted Peaks Rainbow Rail Fence...

Hi Reader We are finally having a cooler day here in Iowa with a little rain and a few trees are already starting to change colors. I have a new blog post and quilt pattern to share with you made with my signature Feather & Flair fabric collection. I think you will really like this one and I have it at 50% off right now. Painted Peaks a Delectable Mountains quilt Quilt Tutorials for Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Mug Rugs Pumpkin Runner Brown & Green Runner Modern 9 Patch Maple Leaves Easy Fall Four...

Hi Reader It feels so good to feel well again! I have energy and plan on spending most of the day quilting as it is still hot outside. When it cools down I have yard work to do. Mr. Puff wants to be right next to me when I'm on the computer, (Rusty is lying by my feet). Yesterday I decided to buy a cat tree and it should get here today. Hopefully Mr. Puff will like it better than my desk, fingers crossed. Do you like learning new things? I love classes online and am guilty of purchasing many...

Hi Reader I just uploaded my new post about my September Quilt UFO and also posted a video that I made yesterday. I must not have been feeling 100% back to normal and I misspelled UFO (how do you do that??). I also cheated on the challenge and got caught which just means cheating doesn't work. You can watch the video here or on my blog. Here is my blog post - September UFO Challenge I want to say thanks to all you who sent me emails when I was sick. Today is the first day I really feel like...

Hi Reader Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of September? It is still hot and muggy here but cool weather has to be on the way. I can't wait to put on a sweatshirt. This has been a long week with very little quilting going on. I haven't left the house in over a week and still have a terrible cough, looks like I caught a major cold. Nights are still exhausting. I have all kinds of things to catch up on. I did some mindless sewing each time I went downstairs to let Rusty outside....