I just wanted a break from all the packaging orders and sewing things that I was “supposed” to be sewing. It’s January. I just wanted to break loose and sew something totally frivolous. What could be more frivolous than little zippy heart pouches? I want to fill these with candy. They’re little. So, you can’t really put a lot of candy into these. But, it’s perfect. They are small enough

I was always under the impression that hand applique was the gold standard amongst quilters. I still believe this is true. If you’re going to applique, then it should be done by hand. Wait–whoa! I don’t have a lifetime to make one quilt. There are some people that find this to be an activity of relaxation. I find it to be an activity of frustration. While it is true that

On Saturday February 2, Noon-3,  2019 the magnificent Kim Bates will be teaching the Jelly Roll Rug. We started with the rectangular one, instead of the oval one, because there are a little more functional. The rectangle one can be used at a bedside, sink, bathtub, or just as a decoration in front of your favorite chair. There are so many jelly rolls to choose from. Sign up for the

I went to Colorado last month. We went to Colorado Springs. While I was there I wanted to get cowboy boots. When I looked at the prices I decided that I didn’t really need them, but my granddaughter did. After all, who’s looking at me anyway? Well, I bought her the prettiest little red cowgirl boots ever. She’s 3. She is in less than the 20th percentile for size, weight,

I am still in the midst of secret sewing. I have been contracted for 2 more books, and so I will be embroiled in it for a while. I always bemoan the fact that everyone else can show what they’re quilting and I can’t. But the rewards are plenty when I can reveal what I have been keeping under wraps. I have been doing some quilting on my own little

It’s not really a fuzzy monster bag, but my daughter told me that it looks like the monster book from Harry Potter. It’s made with Luxe Shag Cuddle which is different from Shaggy Cuddle. I love it–but then, I love all the things Shannon Cuddle! Can you guess? I have a ton of it in the shop, and a ton of it in my projects. This bag is the size

Whooooo wants to help us out? Once again, we will be doing a tree for the Enchanted Forest. What is the Enchanted Forest? Well, it’s a display of beautiful Christmas Trees that are all together in one place during Dickens of a Christmas. This is a weekend long celebration of the businesses and schools in our beautiful little town. It is a festival of sorts. There are lots of things

Join us for class. October 22nd, at 12:30 or 6:30. Call the Bungalow or email me to sign up for this class. What you will need: 3/4 yard of Cuddle Fabric Sewing machine with walking foot (or if available you can use one here) Thread to match Basic sewing supplies (pins, seam ripper, scissors). No need for rotary cutter. Must have sewing machine in working order. Sewing machines at the

          If you attended my lectures at Quilt Expo, then you have a copy of the pattern for the State of Wisconsin. It is paper pieced, but if you don’t know how to paper piece don’t despair! It’s fun and it’s easy. There are many online tutorials that show you how to paper piece. Find one, and get the basics. Another good reference is Carol Doak.