An Easter Present for Everyone - Bunny Garden Tutorial

Hello, Friends, and Happy Easter!

Bear Creek Quilting Company has just published

my guest post on their blog,

for a Bunny Garden Table Topper tutorial!

{Be sure to scroll down to the

end of the Bear Creek Quilting Company guest post,

because there's an awesome giveaway going on, too!}

There's a super cool template set that I used

to make this table topper, and I gave it four bunny feet up,

in my review. 

Made by Creative Grids,

the Scrap Crazy 6-Inch Template Set is a winner!

Any quilter would enjoy this tool,

novice or experienced. It made this project so quick and easy.

I couldn't resist giving a sneak peek of this fun project,

on my Spring Primroses post.

The fabrics that I used are from a new-to-me designer

called Lewis and Irene. 

This line is called Bunny Garden,

and I am enchanted by the soft tones and

whimsical artwork of these prints.

Bunny Garden is perfect for springtime and beyond...

wouldn't these fabrics be lovely for a baby's nursery,

children's clothing, or a baby gift?

My sister Susie at Susie's Sunroom

 has created the most charming baby gift set,

made up of a soft toy, a pillow and a book.

{I am definitely going to steal copy this idea! I am admitting it now.}

Photo from Susie's Sunroom blog

Hop on over to my guest post now,

to learn how to make your own table topper

and to register to win a $50 gift certificate to

Bear Creek Quilting Company!

{Giveaway runs through Sunday, April 3, 2016.}

Happy Easter, everyone!

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Guest Posting - Triangle Quilt Tutorial with Winter's Song

Hello, Friends!

I've got something special to show you today,

in a new guest post over at

Bear Creek Quilting Company!

I'll show you how to make this amazing

triangle quilt, using some fat quarters,

a cool ruler, and Triangles on a Roll.

I have to tell you truthfully

that this was one of the quickest quilt tops

I've ever put together,

and it was thoroughly enjoyable to make!

Head on over to see the details...

I'll be back soon to show you the finished quilt.

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Guest Blogging - Joyeaux Noel Ornaments

Hello, Friends!

Are you starting to get ready for Christmas?

I have a new quick and easy idea

for some pretty ornaments.

You can find a free tutorial for

Joyeaux Noel ornaments on my guest blog post

at Bear Creek Quilting.

I was captivated when I first saw photos

of French General's latest line of Christmas fabrics,

Joyeaux Noel, months ago.

When I saw them in person, I was even more drawn to them...

the palette is subdued, with an Old World vibe.

The vignettes are charming and varied.

They just call out to be made into something for sharing.

I made up a set of ornaments in no time,

and I plan to make lots more of them soon.

Please stop by to see how they're made.

I hope you'll make some lovely ornaments

this Christmastime.

{In light of the recent attacks in France,

these projects have even more emotional appeal for me.

My heart goes out to those who were lost or injured.}

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Little Grandbaby Granny Star Pincushion Has Arrived

I can only imagine how exciting it is,

waiting for new grandbabies to arrive!

Just this afternoon,

my guest tutorial went up for the

baby Granny Square Block project...

part 3 of my guest posts at Bear Creek Quilting Company.

Allow me to introduce the

Granny Star Pincushion.

Now, if this pinnie were a baby,

it would definitely weigh in at over 10 lbs.

The finished size is 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" or so.

I love bigger pincushions, myself.

They don't get lost as easily amid my sewing stuff.

There are lots of pieces to the granny star block,

and those star points are pretty tiny.

You'll have to pop on over to the free tutorial,

where you will find a method to create

near-perfect star points...so easily!

I hope you'll be inspired to try out one or more

of my Granny Star methods...

Granny-sized, Mama-sized, or Grandbaby-sized!

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Guest Posting - Part 2 - A New Granny Star Pillow

Lucky me, to be invited again

to present another guest post over at

Bear Creek Quilting Company blog!

For Part 2 of my Granny Star series,

I've downsized the block a bit,

finishing it into another, smaller pillow.

Presenting...

the new tutorial for a Granny Star Pillow!

I changed the color palette,

choosing the mustard yellow and gray prints

from the fabulous Color Theory bundle.

This time the block-building process is a bit different.

I assembled the block using only squares

this time, and no triangles.

{It produced a bit of waste, but nothing to be alarmed about.}

I think you'll find it very easy to make

a pillow of your own from this new tutorial.

The finished size is about 15" square...

just right for an accent pillow.

Part 1 was the big old Great-Granny Star,

and Part 2 is the regular Granny size.

Stick with me, friends...

the little grandbaby project is coming soon!

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Guest Post - Great Granny Star Pillow - Free Tutorial

Hello, Friends!

I'm guest posting again over at

Bear Creek Quilting Company,

for a new 3-part series.

We're going to use some of the brand-new fabric

from V and Co for Moda...

Color Theory!

{I used a fat quarter bundle, but this project is layer-cake and charm-pack friendly.}

I've discovered a brand-new way to put zippers on a pillow,

and I'll show you how to do that, too, in the same post.

Best of all...I've designed a brand-new quilt block,

called the Granny Star!

The finished project is this brand-new pillow!

Oh, yeah, and it's reversible!

Yep - that's a BIG pillow...about 22" square!

I call it the "Great Granny Star Pillow".

If that's a bit too big for your taste, don't worry.

Soon I'll be sharing two more Granny Star projects,

with down-sized blocks.

I hope you'll join me over at
Bear Creek Quilting Company for this new series!

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I'm Guest Posting...Scrappy Pincushions Tutorial

Today is a special day for me!

I'm sharing a guest post over at

Bear Creek Quilting Company blog,

with a brand-new pincushion tutorial!

I used a delicious jelly roll of 

LARIO...

by 3 Sisters for Moda,

plus some yardage to match.

Here's just one of the pinnies 

that popped out of my jelly roll...

it's reversible, and this is the selvage side!

This pinnie was based on the Skinny Pincushion

I made for my swap partner, that I shared here.

Read all about how to make these

quick and easy scrappy pinnies.

While you're in the neighborhood,

be sure to check out the big Spring Sale

at Bear Creek Quilting Company!

{Hurry...sale ends March 31 at midnight...no foolin'!}

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