… broken your threads in the middle of a line of machine quilting? Or run out of bobbin? If so, you know how frustrating it is to try to get the thread ends knotted off so you can get back to the quilting. Here’s how I do it, with very […]
I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since my last post! Yikes! I’ve been working on a bed runner to use at the foot of our bed, where Bisou likes to lie at night. I think it will be much easier to keep clean than a huge quilt. 😉 […]
Like many groups (and individuals), my local group is making blocks for our armed forces. We’re participating in the Just One Star challenge sponsored by Moda. The blocks are due by May 1, which gives everyone less than two more weeks to get a block made and mailed. I’m hoping […]
I have my twin to thank for this one: Thanks, Jill! Even though I had a difficult time figuring out how to meet all of the requirements for the award, I still appreciate it. So here are the rules: Put the logo on your blog. (done!) Thank the giver and […]
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything I’ve cooked or baked, so I thought I’d post this today. It’s a mango tart, courtesy of my sister. She knows how much I love mangos and kindly shared the recipe with me. Unfortunately, I can’t really share the recipe, since it’s […]
Do you remember when I posted about making a lot of Drunkard’s Path blocks? I’ve finally finished the quilt, including the label and a hanging sleeve, just in case I want to hang it at some point instead of using it to snuggle under. 🙂 I had a lot of […]