It’s finally here! My turn on the Pretty Playtime Quiltalong Blog Tour! I was so thrilled to be asked to be a part of this quilt along for Elea Lutz’s adorable book Pretty Playtime Quilts. There are so many things to love about this book. […]

Back to the sewing room for this fun block. Again, I’m amazed at the clever construction of the blocks that Elea has created! As usual, I stitched this beauty up Sunday afternoon, just in time to catch the last of the light to photograph it. […]

Hey there! I was so glad to get back to the sewing machine this weekend to sew up this adorable pinwheel block. Half square triangles are totally my jam these days, so it was a breeze to make. I can’t help but stop here to sing […]

  Oh my gosh guys! How cute is this strawberry block? I have to admit that the part with the leaves looked a little fussy–but actually was not problem at all. I have to say it again: the instructions in this book are so clear! […]

I’ve been waiting for this block! I am a total Anglophile and love all things tea–so this darling block was right up my alley. I’ve gotten better about being organized with my cutting–carefully labeling each piece with a sticky note. This block has twenty pieces […]

This week’s block was pure pleasure! I’m a lover of straight patchwork and this block was chain piecing bliss! It went together in a heartbeat. I was able to sew, drink tea, and rewatch a couple episodes of the last season of Downton Abbey–so I […]

  Isn’t she adorable? I have to admit, I was a little intimidated by this block! There are a lot of little pieces in there! It took a bit of time to cut out, but I finally got smart and started labeling each piece with […]