Jun 2, 20203 minTransforming Tips and TricksI have been taking advantage of the extra time that I have had lately to try out some helpful tricks and make use of a couple of handy...
May 19, 20203 minMesmerizing MemorabiliaIt is no secret that the sewing room in our basement is my happy place. It has everything I need to get my creative juices flowing - my...
May 4, 20203 minRevolutionary RoutinesAs we have all been trying to navigate our so-called “new normal” these past few weeks due to stay-at-home/social distancing rules I...
Apr 19, 20202 minA Timely TutorialThere seems to be as many video tutorials and blogs giving instructions on how to make a mask as there are people who are making them. So...
Apr 7, 20203 minUnexpected AccomplishmentsAs the year started I was wondering just how many UFO’s I would be able to finish as my calendar filled with 17 customer quilts, five...
Mar 24, 20203 minThis and That Part IVUnder normal circumstances my March calendar is very full. Full of music contests to judge, honor bands to conduct, Husker baseball games...
Mar 10, 20203 minFive Fabulous TipsHave you ever decided to learn something new and searched for a few things to get you started on the right track? Knowing just a couple...
Feb 24, 20203 minCaptivating Quilting ClassesOne of the many things that I love about quilting is that there is always something new to learn. When I began my teaching career many,...
Feb 11, 20203 minTotally Trendy ToolsA quilter could literally spend hours looking through the notions section of any fabric store and come away with any number of fun and...
Jan 28, 20202 minAn Awesome AfternoonThe Forest Acres Quilting Club was organized in 2016 soon after I retired from teaching. Our group of five ladies sews for two hours...
Jan 12, 20203 minThe Latest List for 2020As my family knows quite well I am a list maker and a planner. I am much more comfortable when I can complete tasks and know what is...
Dec 29, 20193 minA Fun-Filled FallIt is time once again to check in on the progress that I made in the sewing room during the last three months - October, November, and...
Dec 17, 20193 minA Wonderful Wedding QuiltAn engagement on Christmas Eve last year meant that it was time for this mother of-the-bride to make another wedding quilt! Luckily...
Dec 1, 20193 minDelightful DestinationsThis year we have finally taken advantage of our retirement status and done some traveling. In May we flew to San Diego for the wedding...
Nov 17, 20193 minAn Awesome AssemblyThe Forest Acres Quilting Club had the great honor of awarding four Quilts of Valor to veterans during the annual Veteran’s Day Assembly...
Nov 3, 20192 minA Tantalizing Table TopperThe Dream Big panels by Hoffman Fabrics are my new favorite obsession in quilting. These digitally printed flowers measure 42” square and...
Oct 20, 20193 minAn Adorable AdditionIf you haven’t discovered the awesome animal patterns created by Violet Craft of Portland, Oregon you need to check them out. You could...
Oct 6, 20192 minPainstaking ProgressIt is time once again to look at the progress - or lack thereof - that I made during the last three months on my UFO (Un-Finished...
Sep 23, 20193 minPriceless PracticeThe Dream Big panels by Hoffman Fabrics are very popular in the long arm quilting world right now. Most of the panels measure 45” square...
Sep 10, 20193 minMemorable QuiltsI have a long list of reasons why I like all things related to quilting. I like constructing quilts. I like looking at quilts in museums...