Call Me Crazy

Hello Everyone,Just call me crazy, Star Crazy that is... This is the newest BOM from The Quilt Show. I have been waiting since October for the first month of instructions to come out. Well they are here, and I just have to make this. Isn't it a beauty? It isn't even 3 days into the new year and I already have another project in the works. Nedra from Cactus Needle Quilts is also doing this and asked if people wanted to join her in this journey. Of course, I hopped right on the bandwagon. Why not? I was planning on...

Happy New Year SALE and Giveaway!!

Hello Everyone,Happy New Year!! To celebrate the New Year I would like to invite you all to shop at my online fabric store and enjoy 20% off!! I have added lots of new items, so go ahead and check them out.To get the 20% off, just use the code new2010 at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends on January 7, 2010. Also, with every order placed you will receive a FREE pattern. But wait, that's not all... for everyone who places an order you will be entered to win one of two prizes:The first prize is this wonderful stack of...

Signs of Progress

Hello Everyone,So the last few days have been eventful for me and my family. Our car broke down in my parents driveway. The car is still in NJ being repaired while we returned home with my parents car. We weren't able to see hubby's side of the family for Christmas, as planned, because of this unfortunate event. But we all are still smiling, so that is a good thing.In the meantime, I have been working hard at making new bundles and die cuts to add to my shop later this week. So keep an eye out. But today, I was...

Signs of Progress

Hello Everyone,So the last few days have been eventful for me and my family. Our car broke down in my parents driveway. The car is still in NJ being repaired while we returned home with my parents car. We weren't able to see hubby's side of the family for Christmas, as planned, because of this unfortunate event. But we all are still smiling, so that is a good thing.In the meantime, I have been working hard at making new bundles and die cuts to add to my shop later this week. So keep an eye out. But today, I was...

Stripes and Kaffe

Hello Everyone,I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday! I can't believe that in just a few short days 2009 will be gone and we will be welcoming in 2010. Where on earth did the year go? Anyway, some progress is being made on my striped blocks and I wanted to share with you my inspiration for this quick project.Since I do have quite a few Kaffe books, I had pulled them all out and had been leafing through them for some inspiration for a new project. His Passionate Patchwork book did the job for me. I mean just...

Merry Christmas!

Hello Everyone,Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Starting Something New

Hello Everyone,Have you ever had the urge to start something new?? I bet you all have. That urge to start a new project seems to be never ending here. I had been looking through some of the Kaffe books that I own and while most of his quilts I love and want to make, I settled on one in particular. Part of the reason is that I wanted something quick to do. So I went into my stash and found these lovely woven stripes that I had purchased in a quilt shop on clearance several years ago.Aren't they just gorgeous...

Displaying Your Quilts

Hello Everyone,Well the countdown to Christmas has begun!! I am still busy here getting customer quilts quilted and back to them. There are going to be some lucky people out there receiving some wonderful gifts this year.I thought it would be kind of neat for you all to see the various ways that I display quilts in my home. My newest podcast is all about displaying your quilts. You can listen to it HERE or find it in iTunes under Jackie's Quilting Chronicles. If you don't want to listen to me babble on, just stick to reading this post. So...

Goodies

Hello Everyone,This post is all about goodies for you and goodies for me!! First the goodies for you. I just added to my shop the following which would make terrific stocking stuffers for your quilting friends... It is not too late!Kaffe Fassett Rainbow Rolls (1.5 inch and 2.5 inch), Die Cuts, and Fat Quarter PacksThey would really brighten up any quilter's stocking. So check them out HERE and HERE.Now the goodies for me. Stephanie sent me a little Christmas present/thank you for being one of her supreme pattern testers. I was very surprised and tickled pink. She made my day!!...

Monterrey Medallion

Hello Everyone,As promised, another 1930s quilt! I don't know what it is about the 1930s reproductions, but I just love them. The plan is to get a new line of them in my shop in the New Year. So keep your eyes peeled.This quilt that I am showing you, I made when I taught classes at the local quilt shop. It was pieced about 3 years ago. Unfortunately, my friend closed the shop in June, 2008. We really miss it! This quilt was a sample for the class Monterrey Medallions.I chose to piece it with 1930s fabrics with a solid...

A Little Christmas In The Air

Hello Everyone,I thought I would show you a little of the Christmas decorations around our home. Since we had our first snow yesterday, I really feel the holidays arriving quickly! First up our tree.You will notice several things different about it this year. We did not string our normal beads on them, nor do we have ornaments hanging near the bottom. Why you ask? Because of our newest cat that we adopted in July. You will recall by clicking here. We just weren't sure of how he would be with the tree and decided not to chance it at all.Next...

Just a Small Quilt

Hello Everyone,You all know my love of bright fabrics, that is definitely no secret! But I just adore 1930s fabrics too. In fact, I have a few that I would like to show you over the next month or so. The first one is just a little quilt that I absolutely adore. I made it a while ago and really need to finish it up.I used only fabrics from my stash for this one.Every block with the exception of two have yellow for the center.I don't know about all of you, but I find that piecing a smaller quilt is...

Just a Small Quilt

Hello Everyone,You all know my love of bright fabrics, that is definitely no secret! But I just adore 1930s fabrics too. In fact, I have a few that I would like to show you over the next month or so. The first one is just a little quilt that I absolutely adore. I made it a while ago and really need to finish it up.I used only fabrics from my stash for this one.Every block with the exception of two have yellow for the center.I don't know about all of you, but I find that piecing a smaller quilt is...

Twenty... 20!!

Hello Everyone,The number 20 means a lot of things, but on this particular day 20 years ago is when I married this wonderful man!Yes, we have been married for 20 years today. I am in amazement over what we have accomplished during our 20 years. Although we have really been together for about 24 years. For myself personally, I am proud to call myself his wife. He has taught me so much in all these years. He is really my rock. I know that is very cliche, but it is oh so true. Here are just a few of the...

One Day Left

Hello Everyone,A friendly reminder so that you don't miss out... the coupon code luvfabric will expire at Midnight November 30! So don't delay, claim 10% off your entire order before then at my online fabric shop. The prices are already low!You will find beautiful Kaffes, with newly added bolts!Wonderful 1930's!But don't forget I also have lots of new Kona Cotton Solids, Izzy and Ivy Patterns, and specialty pre-cut fabrics. So just click HERE to be whisked away to my shop. Check out the recent additions to my gallery too. They will be sure to give you some quilty inspiration.Until Next...

A Feast For Your Eyes On Thanksgiving... Low Cal!

Hello Everyone,I wanted to share with you some wonderful creations from some friends of mine around the web.First up is an Etsy find from The Ponderosa Quilter. She created this beautiful Monkey Wrench Garden Quilt and asked me to quilt it for her.Isn't the quilt gorgeous? And it is for sale too, just click here to go to her site.Here is a close up of the vine quilting that I did on the quilt.Another talented lady is from The Quilted House on Etsy. She made the above ornaments, which are for sale in her shop, with die cut Kaffe circles...

Quilting Fun At The Beach

Hello Everyone,Recently I had gone on my yearly quilting retreat with my buddies. I have to say, that these are just the best group of ladies. They are fun and extremely talented!! I love you all!! Funny thing is that each year our retreat gets longer and longer not by hours but by days. It is great because we get tons accomplished. We go to a wonderful place along the Connecticut Shoreline called the Mercy Center. It is beautiful and serene. We really lucked out with some wonderful November weather this year.So here are some of the projects that I...

There's an App For That....

Hello Everyone,So for all you iPhone junkies, like me and Ms. Zombie, take a look at this really great Quilty App!!It is the best!! It is a block calculator and "figure outer" all at your finger tips. So many blocks to choose from in so many sizes. But the best is the cutting directions are included!! How cool is that. The app is available in the iTunes app store for $3.99. That's a steal for what it will do for you. It was made by C & T Publishing. You can check out their blog post about it here. I...

Bead Obsession

Hello Everyone,You all know that I definitely have a fabric obsession, but what you may not have known was that I just adore beads. Really any kind of bead, for embellishment on a quilt or just to wear. I own many kinds and all colors. This post, specifically, I wanted to share with you my Troll bead obsession. My hubs purchased a Troll bracelet for me one year for my birthday. For those of you who do not know what they are, they are a bracelet that you add beads to at any time. You can go to their website...

It's Official!!

Hello Everyone,First I need to acknowledge all the wonderful ideas that you all had about what to do with my dyed selvages!! You are truly a creative group. Thank you so much!! I am not sure which I will choose, because they are all great. I will be sure to let you know.Now, for those of you who haven't heard, I have added an ONLINE FABRIC SHOP to my website!! I am so excited about this new venture! I purchased lots of fabric while at market. Here are a few teaser pictures:Beautiful Kaffes, Philip Jacobs, and Brandon Mably!Aunt Grace Authentics...