Hello Reader, I hope your week has been a good one! And now we're into the final week of the year. This is such a favorite time of mine--I tend to get a lot of sewing done this week. I also like to reflect on the year ending and get organized for the upcoming seasons. I'll have some special posts for that this week and the early part of January. I'm looking forward to 2026! Earlier This Week Below you'll find the links to the blog posts from earlier this week: Cottage Charm Fat Quarter Quilt...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. The busiest time of the year is here now, and I'm starting to feel slightly ready. (If I get some last-minute gifts finished by tomorrow, I'll be feeling really good--you know how that is)! Keep reading for notes from the week, coming soon, and a shop update you won't want to miss! Poinsettia Stars Block of the Month Quilt Notes from the Week First, the notes from the week. I know many of you don't get emails each time I post and...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Sunday--I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! I'm super excited to share that we have finally been able to announce our next fabric collection with Moda Fabrics: Birch & Willow. This gorgeous fall group will be shipping to stores in August of next year. But the new patterns and all of the details are available now. Keep reading for more on Birch & Willow and recent posts from my blog and YouTube channel. Birch & Willow fabrics and quilts adorn my sewing room right...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope your December is off to a wonderful start and that you are able to be happily sewing as much as possible for such a busy time of year. First, thank you for reading my weekly newsletter and for your support. I'm so grateful to have you here and hope to always share helpful information. My biggest news of the week is to stay tuned for Friday when we will be sharing a brand-new upcoming collection with Moda Fabrics. I've been working behind the scenes every spare minute to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope your weekend has been good and that you have been able to have a nice mix of rest and fun (and sewing)! We just returned home from visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a wonderful getaway, and now I'm inspired to get ready for Christmas! It's also the end of the month, and so I have some good things share including the December $5 pattern and news about our 2025 Block of the Month and finishing patterns. Keep reading for the details along with the posts...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Today I'm sharing the regular notes from the week along with a few details on the upcoming finish for our 2025 Block of the Month and the brand new 2026 Block of the Month that is coming soon. (Please also read to the end for a note of gratitude on behalf of me, Chelsi, and Billy). Poinsettia Stars Block of the Month Earlier This Week Below you'll find the links to the posts from earlier this week on the blog and our YouTube channel: November 2025 Works in Progress Blockheads 6...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy weekend! Thank you so much for taking the time to open and read my weekly newsletter. Today I'm sharing notes from the week plus a few shop updates and the Black Friday discount code you'll want to know about now. I've been busy sewing every spare minute I can with a beautiful new collection we will be sharing next month. (We usually have more of a break between collections, so it's been a little busier than usual here to say the least)! But it's always a good kind of busy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Aloha! I know the weekly newsletter is arriving a bit later than usual--and for good reason. I've just returned home from a lovely week away with the most amazing quilters from all over the world. I'm grateful to have been in Kaua'i, Hawaii for the Seams Like Aloha Sewcation retreat this past week. Beautiful view of the lighthouse near our resort We had quilting classes, island tours, lovely meals, cultural classes, quilt shop excursions, and more. I was able to teach my Mahalo...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy November! (And just like that the busy season is upon us)! I hope you are doing well and getting to spend time with your sewing and quilting projects. I've got a lot to share today including the November $5 pattern, recent finishes, and a pre-order for Poinsettia & Pear Project Packages. Keep reading for all of the details plus this week's links and videos. Sea Breeze is the November $5 Pattern...read below to see why... $5 for November This month's $5 pattern is my Sea...
2 months ago • 1 min read