Wicked stitches: werewolves and witches {handmade halloween}

October is finally here, which means one thing - and no, I'm not talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Well, alright... so two things. But mostly, I'm talking about...  Halloween costumes!! This is hands down, my most favorite time of year. I love the crisp coolness in the air, the beautiful fiery colors of fall and most of all, the creative …

Watch me WIP {facet+plus QAL #3}

This work-in-progress is dedicated to the gorgeous and short-lived months of Summer... who came in, stole all my sew-jo and didn't even look back. I really thought I'd get more sewing done, but you know the old saying... "Summer -- is today Tuesday or Saturday?" 😜 With that said, TODAY is the Facet+Plus QAL wrap-up and GIVEAWAY …

2016 Cloud9 new block blog hop {raspberry swirl quilt block tutorial}

Welcome to the very first day of the 2016 Cloud9 New Block Blog hop! This blog hop is being sponsored by Cloud9 Fabrics and features a bundle of their organic Cirrus Solids - this amazingly gorgeous and oh, so soft "Berry Harvest" bundle was curated by none other than our super awesome hosts, Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs and Stephanie @Late Night Quiter! …

For the love of half square triangles {shortcuts + block design}

Because I love HSTs and you should too! I know there are a few beginning quilters out there who follow my blog, so I thought I'd start posting some tips, tricks and beginner basics I've picked up along my quilting journey. And given my love for half-square triangles, I figured what better way than to start with …

Five things to be happy about {five things friday link-up #8}

Rainy days with occasional peeks of sunshine, happy mail, one very long-awaited library book pickup, catching up on sewing projects (still working on perfecting my points) and a few days cool enough for sipping hot tea out on the patio... this was another beautiful week. Wishing everyone a very happy Five Things Friday! Here are this week’s five things …