2021 in Quilts!

I love looking back at the end of each year to see what all I accomplished!

Want to take a guess of how many quilts I made in 2021??

(Drumroll...)

The final count was 27 quilts!

Quilted Placemats for Kids!

Now that Christmas is over, I can show you the patchwork placemats I made for my niece and nephew!

Exploding Heart Quilt Along Announcement - TAKE 2!

At the start of 2021, I hosted an Exploding Heart quilt along. Many people weren't able to finish or wanted to sew along but couldn't, so let's do it again!! Let's make the Exploding Heart quilt TOGETHER in 2022!

That's right, starting on January 6th, sew along with me and make your own Exploding Heart quilt!

I'm SO excited for this second QAL! There will be weekly tips and hints and hundreds of people sewing along!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 8

I'm loving these quick and easy fabric ornaments! This is another one that's great for making with kids!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 7

Here's a quick and easy ornament with a surprise supply hidden underneath!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 6

This ornament is another quick and easy one - and it's super clever in how it's made!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 5

I'm excited to show you how to make today's fabric ornament!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 4

Here's another fabric ornament tutorial! This one uses fabric and batting scraps!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 3

Today's ornament tutorial might be the quickest and easiest ornament you'll ever make!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 2

On the second day of Christmas, I made fabric and cinnamon stick Christmas tree ornaments!

Every day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 1

It's 12 days until Christmas, so I thought it would be really fun to share 12 days of handmade ornaments! Every day for the next 12 days, I'll share a tutorial for how to make a fabric ornament!

I'm so excited to share the first ornament with you today! 

High Tide in Calm Lagoon

Welcome to my stop on the Calm Lagoon blog tour!

Sherry of Powered by Quilting has another signature line from Island Batik releasing, and I couldn't wait to sew with it! The collection is called Calm Lagoon, and I knew it would be perfect for a High Tide quilt!

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!!

A few months ago, my husband's aunt commissioned me to make a baby quilt for a family friend. When I saw the Hot Wheels Speed Club kit on sale, I knew it would be perfect!

Memory Pillows from Grandpa's Shirts

A couple weeks ago, a woman posted in our local Facebook group looking for someone to sew her grandpa's shirts into pillows so she could gift them to the family at Thanksgiving. I knew it would be a meaningful project, so I agreed to do it!

From Trash to Treasure - A Fabric Wreath Tutorial

Remember when I made this Exploding Heart quilt a few months ago?? Well, the scraps from that quilt are now in this cute wreath!

I actually dug the fabric scraps out of the trash while making that quilt. I just *knew* I would be able to turn them into something fun!

Patchwork of Salvation Blog Tour

Sometimes, the things my quilty friends create make me want to throw a party!! And THIS is one of those things!

My friend Jen of Faith and Fabric created an Advent devotional book to go along with her Jesse Tree quilt pattern!!

Exploding Heart #7 + TGIFF

Yes, this is the SEVENTH Exploding Heart quilt I've made! As you know, I very rarely make the same quilt twice, but this pattern has obviously earned its keep around here!

California Dreamin'

Last week, I flew to California for a few days. Of course I wanted to take a quilt with me to photograph on the beach, so I turned a panel into a quick finish!

And yes, I DID sew with my battery-powered sewing machine on the plane!

Destination: Quilt Along - Segment 3 Wrap Up & Completed Top!

Have you been quilting along with the Destination: Quilt Along?? I am SO excited to share my finished quilt top with you!!

All twelve blocks have been released, so now it's time for some prizes! And this time there are TWO different chances to enter!

I will recap all the blocks in Segment 3, then tell you how to enter to win the prizes. And be sure to keep scrolling after that as I'll share the directions for how I made my quilt top!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 12

Cue the confetti!! It's time for the LAST block for the Destination: Quilt Along!! That means there's also a chance to win prizes! Be sure to read THIS POST for TWO ways to win!

The final block is the "Modern Peaks" block by Bobbi at Snowy Days Quilting! The pattern and tutorial are on her blog HERE.

Peacock Plumes Blog Hop

Tammy of Tamarinis has a new fabric collection out with Island Batik called Peacock Plumes, and I couldn't resist joining in on the digital blog hop to show you the fabric!

Be sure to hop to all the designers in the digital blog hop (links at the end of this post!) to see all the gorgeous quilts mocked up with this new fabric!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 11

The Destination: Quilt Along is so close to the end! It's time for block 11 this week!

This week's block is called "Hot Air Balloons" by Sherry of Powered by Quilting. Get the pattern HERE!

Destination: Quilt Along - Block 10

The Destination: Quilt Along is moving right along! It's time for block 10!

This week's block is called "Follow Your Arrow" by Becca at Pretty Piney Quilts. Get the pattern HERE!

Scrappy Improv Sunflower Quilt - Book Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop on the Scrappy Improv Quilting blog tour!

Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation has a new book out - and I'm so excited to share my version of one of the quilt patterns in the book with you today!

Holiday House Hop - Meet another Laura!

It's time for the last stop on the Holiday House Hop! (Watch for a giveaway next week!) Today, we're traveling just a bit north of Missouri to meet my quilty friend who is also named Laura! Laura of Orange Blossom Quilts!

Every Thursday for seven 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 9

The Destination: Quilt Along continues this week with Block 9!

This week's block is taking us on a road trip! Get the pattern from Karen at Tu-Na Quilts HERE!

Holiday House Hop - Meet Tammy of Tamarinis!

It's time for another stop on the Holiday House Hop! Today, we're traveling south to Georgia to meet my quilty friend, Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis!

Every Thursday for seven 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!

Eat Your Veggies!

It feels like it's been awhile, but I have a quilt finish to share today!! This one really makes my boy mom heart happy too! It's dinosaurs!

Holiday House Hop - Meet Raylee of Sunflower Stitcheries!

It's time for another stop on the Holiday House Hop! Today, we're traveling back to Australia to meet my quilty friend, Raylee of Sunflower Stitcheries !

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 8

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!)

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 - 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!

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

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!

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 !

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

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

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

Holiday House Hop - Meet Charisma!

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 !

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

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

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

Sew Much Fun - FREE Thimble Quilt Block!

Welcome to my stop on the Sew Much Fun Tour!

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!

Creating for Kids with Missouri Star!

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

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 ! 

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!