Hey, everyone — happy Tuesday! I’m in Michigan teaching this week, so my free time has been a bit limited. Busy or not, I still wanted to pop in with a quick reminder about where you should be with your Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along if you’re following along with the schedule. It’s the sixth and…

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Hey, everyone! Welcome to the beginning of another gorgeous fall weekend! The leaves are starting to change, and the temperatures are definitely falling, but this weekend, Mother Nature is graciously giving us what will most likely be our last taste of sunny, warm weather until spring. The forecast is calling for right around 80 degrees…

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Hey, everyone! At what point does a jam-packed monthly calendar become more like an American Ninja Warrior challenge than a schedule? For me, I think October may very well have answered that question already. Between being in Houston, TX for the h+h americas trade show all last week, the Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along heading into…

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Hey, everyone! My Six Weeks for Sixty Years birthday celebration is still going strong, and I’ve got another ten of my all-time favorite patterns ready to rock! To refresh your memory, for six weeks total, we’re pulling ten new favorites from my quilting past each week and putting them in the spotlight with special savings…

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Hey, everyone! How many Christmas tree blocks can you fit into your sewing room before it officially becomes a quilty Christmas tree forest? I’m not sure there’s a scientific answer to that question, but I do know we’re pushing the limit by adding five more tree blocks to the Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along roster this…

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Hey, everyone! How early is too early to start thinking about next year’s quilt retreats? Apparently, for a lot of you, there’s no such thing as too early! Don’t get me wrong — I totally get it. When it comes to planning a getaway to your favorite “quilt resort,” you can never give yourself too…

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Hey, everyone! What’s on your sewing table this wonderful Tuesday evening? Hopefully you said, “blocks 11–15 of the Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along,” since that’s what’s first up on the Primitive Gatherings QAL docket this week! Once finished, these five blocks will put us at 15 of 25 main units complete, with the additional cornerstone blocks…

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Hey, everyone! Are you ready for fall? Ready or not, autumn is literally a week away, which means my 60th birthday is also just around the corner! I can’t even believe it… the big 6-0! In my opinion, 60 years is a milestone worth celebrating, so I’ve been thinking for a while now about how…

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Hey, everyone! Big plans this weekend? If a little sewing time made its way onto your to-do list over the next couple of days, I’ve got just the project for you. September Star is the latest addition to my Weekend Edition Quilt Series. This quilt was chosen for the roster because it comes complete with…

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Hey, everyone! It’s Great WI Quilt Show Time again, and the madness has officially begun! Jess and crew left bright and early this morning and are already down in Madison getting everything ready for opening day tomorrow. She and Amy have been hard at work building our monstrosity of a booth back in the warehouse…

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