• Free Block,  Free Quilt Block

    Hidden Snowflake Block – FREE

    Nov 2, 2020 /

    Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. I can hardly wait to put up the tree, decorate the house and bake. I know festive etiquette rules state that Christmas decorating is not allowed before December 1st but…

  • Patterns,  Projects,  Tutorials

    Liberty Gift Box Ornament

    Dec 11, 2016 /

    Yesterday, while I was tinkering in my studio, I decided to put my Liberty scraps to good use and make a English Paper Pieced ornament that also doubles as a tiny gift box. The little 2″ sided box could house…

  • Recipe

    Let the Festive cooking start

    Dec 1, 2016 /

    Totay was a day to bake biscuits. The mercury is going to hit the high 30’s (Celsius) today so I started baking early this morning while the house was nice and quiet. These biscuits are so simple to make and only…

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    Minimalista Tree Skirt

    Dec 17, 2013 /

    At Spree I picked up a ½ yard bundle of the Minimalista collection from Art Gallery Fabrics in the cool turquoise palette. I have a digital pattern that quilts each panel so I can easily quilt, cut and sew a…

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    Christmas Runner – Fun Poinsettia

    Dec 2, 2013 /

    It was time to make a Christmas runner and the perfect pattern appeared on Jenny Pedigo’s blog called ‘Fun Poinsettias’. I love Jenny’s curved patterns all done with the wonderful Quick Curve ruler. The pattern is free, easy to follow and…

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    Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop

    Nov 24, 2013 /

    Christmas is fast approaching and many quilters and crafters out there will be looking for projects to make for gifts. Melissa is hosting her first Blog Hop this December – ‘Cushion for Christmas‘. Thirteen bloggers will present a tutorial for a…