It's Got My Stamp of Approval

Hello Everyone,Have you ever mentioned something to someone on the fly, not ever expecting anything in return?? Well, that exact thing happened to me!!While in NYC last week visiting my friend Victoria, I had mentioned that if she ever were to come across postage stamp fabric, to let me know. I wanted to buy some to make a special gift for someone.To my surprise, look what showed up in my mailbox from Victoria! Wonderful postage stamp fabric!! Thank you, V, you are a peach!! I know my friend will love what I cam going to make. It is perfect.For those...

Star Struck With Excitement

Hello Everyone,I am so excited on several levels!! The first is that I will be one of the stops on the Blog Tour for Barbara H. Cline's new book Star Struck Quilts. You will be in awe of this book and Barbara's talent! Every quilt is gorgeous and she gives wonderful instructions on how to make them and then mix and match as well.Best of all you will have a chance to win your very own copy of this book at every stop on the blog tour.Here is the schedule of stops:August 23 Paula Julia GraberAugust 24 Polly The PatchworkerAugust...

I'm In a Bind and Could Use Your Help

Hello Everyone,Yes, these are actual binding for quilts that I have already bound. They are leftover. I keep them because you never know when you could use those pre-cut strips. But anyway, onto why I am in a bind....My dilemma is that I just posted my 12th Podcast!! I can't believe it has been a whole year since I began Podcasting. This is a wonderful episode too. It is the sequel to Karen Griska's first interview in Episode 11. She also has a surprise on the podcast too. You can listen to it here or grab it from iTunes!But any...

Hunter's Star

Hello Everyone,So how many of you ever wanted to make a Hunter's Star quilt? How many have made one? Well, I fall into the first category. I have always wanted to make one, but just never got around to it. But this past November, while on my quilting retreat, one of the ladies was busily making one all week long. Terry had a neat little ruler that made it really simple to create the Hunter's Star block. We were all very intrigued and almost everyone at the retreat ended up purchasing this ruler. It is called the Petite Rapid Fire...

Hunter's Star

Hello Everyone,So how many of you ever wanted to make a Hunter's Star quilt? How many have made one? Well, I fall into the first category. I have always wanted to make one, but just never got around to it. But this past November, while on my quilting retreat, one of the ladies was busily making one all week long. Terry had a neat little ruler that made it really simple to create the Hunter's Star block. We were all very intrigued and almost everyone at the retreat ended up purchasing this ruler. It is called the Petite Rapid Fire...

Distracted

Hello Everyone,So this week was very busy for me, in a good way. I was busy quilting customer quilts and busy with lots of other good things.They were all very good distractions. Here is a list of what I accomplished and feel good about:1. E-mailed and posted my September Newsletter.2. Uploaded my 5th Podcast here and in iTunes. (By the way, thank you to all who have listened to me talk, given me suggestions, and reviewed my podcasts on iTunes. I really appreciated you listening. Keep them coming!)3. Getting ready for Quilt Market in Houston. Just a few more weeks....

Flower Power

Hello Everyone,I hope that everyone has had a terrific week! I have, this is the first week that I feel we have had some "summer" weather. I am so happy, I live for the heat. Apparently, my flowers do too. I can't believe I actually have these flowers growing in my garden. This is the first year that I planted them and they are gorgeous! I just love the colors.Don't you just love them? I can't remember, but I think they are Dahlias. Do any of you know for sure?On another note, I recently won a giveaway on Kim's blog...

Something New

Hello Everyone,Just a quick post to announce something that I have been working on.... I am now PODCASTING!! How cool is that?! Now you can hear what I have to say about everything quilting. The first episode is up and running!I have put the badge below on my sidebar. All you have to do is click on it and it will take you right to my podcast page. Once you are there just click on anything clickable and you'll be listening to my first episode in no time. You can even subscribe there! Or you can just click here.My hopes...