Quilting Articles

What Batting is Right for your Quilt!

One of the questions I get a lot of from new quilters is what type of batting they should use so I thought I would address that question here. What Kind of Batting Should I Choose? (Batting Basics) There are a lot of different types out there and I could probably...

More Wow Factor (How Value Works)

Well, we’re into the dog days of summer. Hope everyone is doing well. A couple of weeks back Kevin and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and it’s a good thing we did that day as it rained and was cloudy, windy and cool for the next few days. One of...

Adding that WOW Factor to Your Quilting!

Have you ever been to a quilt show and looked at a quilt and thought there was something missing? Or maybe you have wondered why a quilt you’ve made looks lifeless, boring even. You made it with your favourite fabrics and they are all beautiful but still…. Or maybe...

Vintage Valentine Finish!

I am finally finished the Vintage Valentine Quilt! Only 17 years in the making! I spent many hours quilting it. I am always so surprised when I take a quilt off the frame. I have a handiQuilter Avante which has an 18 inch throat space. Truthfully when I am doing...
The Rebuild

The Rebuild

  Well, things are finally getting put back together. In fact, by the end of next week (fingers crossed) I should...

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So it Starts!

So it Starts!

It’s official! Yup, we have entered a whole new year! What will this new year bring I wonder? Do you look at the new...

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A Wedding

A Wedding

On Saturday, June 15, 2019, my oldest nephew got married. In Hope BC no less. Now for those of you reading this and...

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Playing Catch Up

Playing Catch Up

Well it seems like it has been forever since I did a blog post. I finally got a newsletter out but even that was 6...

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