Cross Stitch Flower Pattern- Free Download

 

Fun Fact- I used to be an obsessive cross stitcher. Way back in high school. (I think even then I knew that hand stitching brought me comfort.) I use to buy those preprinted pillowcase kits (Aunt Martha’s, maybe?), the ones with the floral patterns printed around the edge of the pillowcase. It was the 1980’s, what can I say.

I still have some of those. In fact, my daughter is probably resting her head on one of them in her college dorm room, right now.
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Announcing “A Common Thread”- a year long collaboration with artist Neicy Frey

I am very excited to launch a brand new year-long project that is beginning for me this month. A Common Thread is a collaboration with inspiring artist and longtime friend Neicy Frey.READ MORE

Hold Tight Sew Along Week 3, Quilt As You Go and Finishing

 

 

I’m a little late posting Week 3 of our Hold Tight Quilt Petit Sewalong, but hopefully you are working on your quilts and were able to catch my FB Live last week. How is it going? Last week was all about sewing curves. This week is about finishing and quilting. Or, quilt-as-you-go, to be exact.READ MORE

Hold Tight Sew Along Week 2, Cutting and Piecing

Hold Tight W2

 

Sharon and I are starting Week 2 of our Hold Tight Quilt Petit Sewalong this week. Have you been following along so far? Last week was all about choosing your colors and fabrics. I was in the Wise Craft Quilts FB Group live to choose my palette for my own quilt. (If you are a member of the group, you can watch the replay any time, just go to “videos” and Look for Hold Tight Quilt Week 1.READ MORE

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