Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa where we are getting hot weather again. It is supposed to hit 90 this weekend. Come on fall! Today I have my Crazy Quilt to share with you and also a giveaway! Threaded Chaos with Island Batik I also have a few small quilt projects that would be fun for you to make for yourself or someone else! Small quilt project #1 Small quilt project #2 Small quilt project #3 Great deals! Fat Quarters Shop - Flash sales! Accuquilt Green Fairy Connecting Threads...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa. I am really enjoying sweatshirt weather although I think it is supposed to warm up this week. I am done with 80 degree temps. Be sure and read my latest blog post and see what is happening, of course there is a photo of little Rusty. Monday Happenings 26 in my Studio Have you downloaded your free Quilt Calendar for September? Get it here. Looking for a fast and easy table runner? Make this Simple 3 Block Table Runner with this tutorial. PS Don't...

Hi Reader I am really looking forward to September and cooler weather as I don't really care for hot weather so I am celebrating with a big sale in both of my shops! All patterns are 30% off through Tuesday September 2. This would be a great time to pickup my Quarter Spin pattern or a few of my other patterns! Quarter Spin The 30% discount will show automatically at checkout in my Shop or if you like Etsy, you will see the discount on the pattern page. Don't Forget... Free Resource...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa where we are having a beautiful day and I just finished quilting my September Island Batik quilt. I can't wait to share it with you! I have a few small quilt projects that would be fun for you to make for yourself or someone else! Small quilt project #1 Small quilt project #2 Small quilt project #3 Small quilt project #4 Small quilt project #5 Great deals! Fat Quarters Shop - Flash sales! Accuquilt Green Fairy Connecting Threads Missouri Star Quilt Co...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa where it looks like we will have a beautiful day. The humidity is down and we sat out on the patio earlier with our coffee. Rusty always enjoys it when we are outside with him although he is usually the first one ready to go in. Have you been seeing all the neat Oliso Carry Cases that the Island Batik ambassadors are sharing this month? You can see mine here. HOT STUFF CHALLENGE Missouri Star Quilt Co is still having a 15% sale on their featured tools...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa. I hope you had a great weekend and maybe found some time to quilt. I was on the go all day Saturday and by yesterday I was ready to just take it easy. Today I plan on doing a little organizing and quilting. If you are looking for scissors or a new rotary cutter now is a great time to buy as MSQ is having a sale on them. Missouri Star Quilt Co Be sure to read my Monday Happenings 25 in my Studio Get your free calendar Don't miss these posts Quilt...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa. It was a rainy morning, there was finally a break so I could get Rusty outside for a potty break. He really gets stressed with storms. We had rain yesterday morning right when he had to go to the vet for his nail trim and weigh in. We aren't doing well on his diet but at least he hasn't gained anymore. Recently I had someone email me and shared a photo of the beautiful Cactus Flower table topper she made. Thank you JoAnn! She also asked if I had ever...

Hi Reader Good morning from Ankeny, Iowa. We are finally getting some beautiful weather with low humidity. Rusty and I have been taking walks and can't wait to take another one this morning after our guests leave. Our friends are taking their granddaughters to Adventureland which is close to us. I cleaned up the quilt studio and guest room for them and later today I'll spend some time working on my crazy quilt blocks. Wait until you see what we got out of our garden! Monday Happening 24 in my...

Hi Reader I hope you're having a good day. Here in Iowa we continue to have hot, humid weather and rain storms. Luckily the wind storms that were supposed to come through last night didn't but more are expected tonight. It has been a strange summer. Have you ever made Crazy Quilt blocks? I have made Crazy Quilt placemats and a long time ago I made a cute little mini quilt using just one block. This is my Improv Star mini quilt. Right now I am starting to work on quilt blocks for the September...