How can it be September already?! I'm not sure I'm ready for the summer to end but already you can feel the evenings starting to draw in. There's a chill in the air first thing in the morning. The apples are ripening on the trees and my little plum tree is heavy with tiny purple plums. This ... read more
Piece and Quilt with Precuts Blog Hop and Giveaway
I am thrilled to take part in the blog hop celebrating the launch of Christa Watson's new book 'Piece and Quilt with Precuts'. Like many of you, I am self-taught and I learnt so much from the tips in this great book. It is packed with information on everything quilt related, from how to chose the ... read more
Calendar Quilt – August
The August block has been a long time in the making. Progress has not been helped by the summer holidays and the arrival of my Bouncy Nephews. So while there's been a lot of fun going on, there hasn't been much sewing. It was hard to think of designs for August. I considered poppies as ... read more
I Wish You a Merry Quilt-Along!
I Wish You A Merry Quilt-Along Want to finish a Christmas quilt before Christmas and make lots of new quilty friends? Well we have a Quilt-Along (QAL) just for you! I hope that you will join me and a whole host of other bloggers for the "I Wish You a Merry Quilt-Along!" You will be able to ... read more
In My Neighborhood
I'm so excited to show you my row for the 'In My Neighborhood' quilt along. I was inspired by the pretty seaside villages around the coast of Ireland. They are known for their charming coloured houses. One theory is that the houses were painted with the paint left over after the fishing boats ... read more