Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

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...

Hi Reader I hope you're having a good day, nothing exciting going on here but that is the way I actually like it. I finished the quilt I was working on and I think you will really like it as it is fast and easy to make. That is always my favorite kind of quilting project. Colorburst Quilt Tutorial I've only had one day lately that it was cool enough for little Rusty to go on a normal walk. Last night we only made it two blocks before he slowed way down and was really panting. Time to head...

Hi Reader I know the day is almost over but I just finished my Monday Happenings 23 blog post! I think you'll enjoy it! Monday Happenings 23 Missouri Star Quilt Company does a Advent Box every year and once again you have a chance to order the box! It will be so much fun to open a new gift every day in December! 2025 Advent Box Christmas in July - My tutorials Christmas Tree Table Runner Quilted Fabric Basket Ziggy Zag Table Runner Crazy Quilt Placemats Wonky Christmas Tree Placemats...

Hi Reader Once again we had storms last night with lots of rain and wind. We didn't have any damage but when we went to breakfast this morning we saw tree limbs down. Fortunately what we saw were small ones. Missouri Star Quilt Company does a Advent Box every year and I purchased mine in January. Once again you have a chance to order the box! Click on this link to see what was in the Advent box for 2024 and then order yours. It will be so much fun to open a new gift every day in December!...