I committed to making this quilt back in May....and thought I would have all summer to get it done.  Well, summer just came and went, and he...

I've been asked many times how I make my rolled rosettes.  I'm not a big fan of the frayed look...I like it clean so I can see the f...

I haven't been doing much quilting lately, small things here and there.  I re-opened my shop early and am swamped.  I think I need to hi...

Today is the first day of school for my kiddos....1st and 3rd grades.  Wow, where has the time gone??  My husband took them shoe shopping ye...

This weekend has been an interesting one.  I spent a lot of it in the recliner, keeping my foot elevated.  I am still struggling with this i...

I try not to over use my blog as a shameless promotion of my boutique business , but I wanted to let you all know about a GIVEAWAY happeni...

I've been using a lot of acrylic templates for cutting fabrics lately.  One thing I hate about acrylic templates is how they sometimes s...

Thirteen years ago today, I married my best friend.  We met at college, the very first week.  I was the outgoing California girl taking ID c...

I had a very productive week last week...even thought I think August is rolling by WAY too fast!!  In 2 weeks, my girls are starting back to...

I live in the South, where macaroni and cheese is literally referred to as a vegetable.  I will never forget the first time I went a local r...