Do you choose? Or do you have both? I don't think I can pick between Perennials and Annuals, they both go in my garden. I have a few tips below for you. Fabrics I'm Using BUY A KIT THE DOWNLOAD is ALWAYS at the end of my article HIGHLIGHTED IN PINK, so keep reading […]
It's ALL about timing this week! Buds don't just come out just one time a year, if you stage your garden by bloom time, you will have new blooms all season! I have a few tips below for you. Fabrics I'm Using BUY A KIT THE DOWNLOAD is ALWAYS at the end of my article […]
This week it's about a classic… Block #15 is the Rose Garden. From a single bush, to a formal rose garden, I don't tire of this classic. It's my mom's favorite flower when it comes in pink! I love all colors and have had a few rose bushes over the years. AND this month the […]
When I was asked to share my good friend Bonnie Hunter's Book 'String Frenzy' during her book tour I said heck yes! I've been sewing strips of extra fabric, strings of fabric, together for many years. Bonnie has such a wonderful eye for combining scraps into very effective quilts! You will love her book. So […]
Heading in to April I'm ready to start some planting, but it's really too soon, this morning it was only 32 degrees, brrr! Our front mulch is down, thank you Shipping Department! And I'm READY to plant .. but need to wait. Next best thing is a visit to the Garden Center, so our 14th […]
I wonder if you have one of these gardens? Our 13th block is our Yummy Veggie Gardens! I think this is a perfect bock for this week. We have some smaller pieces and random leftovers that we can sew together to make scrappy blocks. The alternate Gray Dot holds the block together, I love it!! […]
Block #12 is a garden's workhorse… Our 12th block is the sunshine yellow Marigold! Some years I don't buy and regret it by August. They are always happy and cheerful even in the heat of the summer. And this block has me EXCITED! I can see scrap busting a full quilt of these. Fabrics I'm […]
The third Saturday in March is Quilt day each year! What better excuse is there than to gather a group of friends and sew all day long? Time to make a super fast and fun table runner! In this tutorial My Friend Katy's zig zag Download the pattern highlighted in PINK The fabrics I used […]
Block #11 is something almost every garden has .. you have it even if you don't have a garden! Green Grass! As I'm writing this many of you have 'white' lawns .. and those on the other half of the world from me in Virginaia are going into fall. And a lucky few in the […]
WOW Wednesday it is! Today is the first day of my 'Celebrate the Seasons' Book tour! AND it's Block Wednesday… let's get going! BOOK TOUR My book is shipping out to your favorite shops! Ask them if they ordered it for you. You can also order online HERE I'm so excited that for the next […]