Destination: Quilt Along - Block 8

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

It's time for Block 8 of the  Destination: Quilt Along , and it's my turn to share the block pattern! (It's also the end of segment 2! That means you have an extra week to catch up and a chance to win prizes! If you're sewing along, be sure to read the Segment 2 post too!)

Aurifil thread used for my lake and trees quilt block

This week, I'm sharing how to make this lake quilt block with prairie point trees! Keep reading below to get the FREE pattern!

Destination: Quilt Along

Destination: Quilt Along - Segment 2 Wrap Up

Are you quilting along with the Destination: Quilt Along??

Eight blocks (of twelve) have been released so far, which means it's time for a one-week break for everyone to catch up!

Destination: Quilt Along blocks

It also means that you can enter to win the second segment prizes!

Destination: Quilt Along

I will recap the four blocks in Segment 2, then tell you how to enter to win the prizes at the bottom of this post!

Holiday House Hop - Meet Jen of Faith & Fabric!

Thursday, August 26, 2021

It's time for another stop on the Holiday House Hop! Today, we're traveling to California to meet my quilty friend, Jen of Faith & Fabric !


Holiday House Hop

Every Thursday for five weeks, I'll share about my friends and some holiday-themed patterns they have that you might like too! We'll each share our favorite Christmas song and a favorite recipe too!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 7

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The weeks are flying by! It's already week 7 of the Destination: Quilt Along , and this week's block is a city skyline!

City Skyline Quilt Block

This week, Karen and Kathleen have teamed up to create the pattern for Block 7! Hop over to their blogs to get the pattern!

Destination: Quilt Along

Holiday House Hop - Meet Charisma!

Thursday, August 19, 2021

It's time for another stop on the Holiday House Hop! Today, we're traveling to the western United States to meet my quilty friend, Charisma of Charisma's Corner !

Holiday House Hop

Every Thursday for the next five weeks, I'll share about my friends and some holiday-themed patterns they have that you might like too! We'll each share our favorite Christmas song and a favorite recipe too!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 6

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

It's week six of the Destination: Quilt Along ! This week's block is a covered bridge! 

Covered bridge quilt block with matching Aurifil threads

The pattern and tutorial for Block 6 are on Jennifer's blog HERE !

Destination: Quilt Along

Sew Much Fun - FREE Thimble Quilt Block!

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Welcome to my stop on the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Thimble quilt block

I am so excited to share this complimentary thimble quilt block pattern with you! This is part of a larger project with dozens of other pattern designers! Each week (for a whole year!!), a new FREE block pattern is released with a sewing theme. Each block is just 6" square, so if you sew along, you'll have a wonderful sewing themed quilt at the end!

Sew Much Fun Blog Tour

Creating for Kids with Missouri Star!

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Grab your popcorn and sewing machines! It's time for a watch party!

Laura of Slice of Pi Quilts with Jenny of Missouri Star Quilt Co. iron

Holiday House Hop - Meet Anne of Said With Love!

It's Thursday, so it's time for the Holiday House Hop! This week, we're traveling "down under" to visit my quilty friend, Anne of Said With Love

Holiday House Hop

Every Thursday for the next five weeks, I'll share about my friends and some holiday-themed patterns they have that you might like too! We'll each share our favorite Christmas song and a favorite recipe too!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 5

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

It's week five of the Destination: Quilt Along ! This week's block is a ferry! I don't recall ever being on a ferry! Guess I better put that on my vacation bucket list!

Ferry quilt block

The pattern and tutorial for Block 5 is on Kathleen's blog HERE !

Destination: Quilt Along

Holiday House Hop & Pattern Tour

Thursday, August 5, 2021

I have joined with some of my favorite quilty friends for a Holiday House Hop! Every Thursday for the next six weeks, I'll share about my friends and some holiday-themed patterns they have that you might like too! We'll each share our favorite Christmas song and a favorite recipe too! (Quilts and food?! I'm all in!)

Holiday House Hop with quilt pattern designers

The hop starts today, and I get to go first! Check out all of the Christmas and winter themed quilt patterns that I have! (I was surprised that I have so many!) Be sure to scroll to the bottom to get the recipe for my favorite cookies!

Holiday House Hop

Popsicle Picnic - A FREE Quilt Block Pattern!

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

It's time for another round of Quilt Block Mania ! This month, quilt bloggers from around the web are sharing FREE patterns for picnic or BBQ quilt blocks!

The hot days of summer mean popsicles in our house of boys, so I knew that would make a fun block this month!

Popsicle Picnic quilt block pattern