Lesson Learned!

Well, there is a first time for everything! I was very nervous about making this block for one of my bee mates. So nervous about the actual foundation paper piecing process that I forgot rule number one! When I printed the pattern, I swear I chose 'actual size' or '100%', but obviously, I did not! This block should have been 8.5" and instead, it is 8". Why? I went back and measured the...

A New Adventure!

Foundation Paper Piecing - Do you love it or hate it? I always thought it was too much work, so I never tried it. If it were not for my Gridster Bee friends, I may never have ventured into this arena. What did I find? I really like it! I can't say I love it yet! I am just starting this adventure and it seems like with this book by Elizabeth Dackson, that I may have a chance to move toward...

And The On Your Mark Winner Is.....

The On Your Mark - Create! Winner is @darlingdi!  Thank you all for following us and for the wonderful comments!  Each and every one of you made this super fun!  Don’t forget that you can purchase this fabulous fabric here!  And I hope you try some of the great projects that the designers showcase...

On Your Mark Create! Blog Hop & Giveaway

I was so excited when I received Simone Bradford’s new fabric line , On Your Mark! By PaintBrush Studio Fabrics.   It was like Spring had finally arrived in New England!  The colors are magnificent!  I was so inspired, that I needed to use every piece of fabric.  I hope you enjoy these projects as much as I enjoyed making them.  They may even inspire you and if they...