We had some really hot days last weekend which had me working in the house most afternoons.  Then, in two days, the temperature dropped at least 30 degrees. And we

School has started in most places but every school district seems to be operating by a different set of rules.  Our oldest grandson, Everett, started kindergarten this past week but

I got the Diagonal Stripe Table Topper finished – even quilted and the binding sewn on.  This table topper takes just one package of blocks (16).  Its a simple block but

If you noticed that I haven't posted anything for awhile, its mostly because of the fires and the heat we've been having here in Central Coast California.  Although we have

Funny how things go...last night I replied to a post about a baby memory quilt and showed the picture above which is made from a baby's first year of

With our trip to Texas rapidly approaching (we are leaving on Sunday!), I thought I better put some projects together to take to work on.  Laura needs more foundation blocks

Sweet MintHow do you all get rid of flies in your patio area?  I don't want to use a chemical or spray and for years, I have had plants around

This flower is from my garden.  I love this time of year when this dahlia begins to blossom.  There are more blossoms on the plant this year than ever before.

I finally got the instructions for the Gentleman's Fancy Table Runner written and posted in the Free Instructions on our website.  All it takes is one package of six blocks

I was asked a few weeks ago if I had an uneven or Curved Log Cabin block, and as is so often the case, I have a lot of blocks

I hope you all have had a wonderful Independence Day Weekend.  The weather finally seemed like summer here, just in time.  We sat outside late Saturday night, looking at the

With the uptick in Covid-19 positive tests, we are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.  I have found that quilting has helped keep me sane these last