Several weeks ago, I was gifted with a free Accuquilt fabric cutter and three dies. You can read my full review. In short, I absolutely love this machine. I’ve already used it to make quilt blocks and binding. Accuquilt would like to give one of you readers the chance to win your very own fabric…

I’m participating in the 4×5 Modern Quilt Bee on Flickr. What this means is that four times a year, I’ll make 5 blocks for the others in my “hive” in their requested colors. In return, I’ll get a variety of blocks back in my chosen colors (yellow, gray & aqua) This is the first round,…

I finished my quilt top for the Jay McCarroll Habitat challenge hosted by The Modern Quilt Guild. I received ten fat eighths of the Jewel Tones colorway (I know, lucky me!) and decided to pair them with a midnight blue and a couple other solids from my stash, which are the raspberry and purple Kona…

Happy 5 year anniversary to me and my hubby today! a. Wedding day, Muncie, Indiana b. One year anniversary trip, Niagara Falls & Toronto c. Early 2-year anniversary and trip to see friends in the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland d. We liked Northern Ireland so much we returned the next year. Loved Giant’s…

Last weekend I got to work on my Jay McCarroll Habitat challenge for the IMQG. Quilt top is close to completion! I went back and forth on my design, but I think it’s going to be fun. Here’s a sneak peek of part of the quilt top. Thousands of Buttons Also, I’ve had several friends…

Remember how I told you Kate is getting ready for a big move? I volunteered to help her run the Blogger’s Dinner Party for August, and it’s here! For the month of August, you can enter the dinner party here at Lindsay Sews or at Needle and Spatula. (We’ll have the linky on both blogs.)…

I’m sad to say it was March when I made this quilt block, perfectly shaped like a hot pad / potholder. So glad it has found its function. I finished up this itty bitty project in time to submit to the Blogger’s Dinner Party this month! You can still enter your kitchen sewing project through…

I’ll spare you my super-long recap of CHA 2011 in Chicago. (That’s the Craft and Hobby Association trade show.) If interested in some of the fun new crafting products that are coming out, feel free to peruse my longer recap over here. And now, for some fabric love.  Pretty fabric flowers and applique at the…

Guess what? Kate is getting ready for a big move, so I volunteered to help her run the Blogger’s Dinner Party! For the month of August, you can enter the dinner party here at Lindsay Sews or at Needle and Spatula. (We’ll have the linky on both blogs.) And I’ll be here to remind you…

Armed with Jessica’s tutorial and my trusty GO! Baby fabric cutter, I set out to machine-piece hexagons. And like Natalie Imbruglia, I’m torn. I love the ease of machine piecing these little guys! This is my sample block (it’s in my colors: gray, yellow, and teal, and I get to keep it!) for the 4×5…