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Nautical Quilt

When I mentioned that this quilt was meant to be a gift, I didn’t say it was for my sister–on the off chance that she reads my blog (I’m pretty sure she doesn’t) and the surprise would be busted. …

Fourth of July in America's Hometown

Our little family–all six of us–celebrated the Fourth in Boston (and thereabouts).  It was the first non-work-related vacation that my husband and I have taken in six years, and both of us worked assiduously to avoid checking email or…

Checking in with the Sewing Buddies

We’re back from our vacation (I promise to bore you with wayyyyy too many photos later this week), and settling into our new (rental) house.  The studio space is smaller than my last place (seen here, boxed up just…

Last of the Antique Quilts: Guest Post from Mary Beth

Special thanks to Mary Beth today, who is providing the last in this mini-series of vintage and antique quilts!  We’re back tomorrow from our vacation, back to unpacking boxes and organizing the rental house where we’re living temporarily, back…

Antique Quilts: Guest Post from Eliza

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Antique Quilts: Guest Post from Jennifer

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Antique Quilts: Guest Post from Amy

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Antique Quilts: Guest Post from mommymae

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Antique Quilts: Guest Post from Lesly

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Vintage Quilts: Guest Post from Camille

We’re still unpacking from our move, and then re-packing for our family vacation (an unfortunate fluke of scheduling that they fell right on top of one another, but one does not look a home sale or a vacation in…

Things You Forget When You Haven't Moved In A While

You don’t have internet at the new place yet.  So, no, you cannot live blog your move. Anything that’s not in a box?  The movers won’t take that.  Get ready to take trip #5 in your car. When it’s…

This Is Really Happening

Odds are pretty good you won’t hear much from me this week.  Friday is MOVING DAY and I am in full-on frantic panic mode.  I have a class to teach, regular old work to do, a quilt to finish…

Just in Time for the Dads! Radio Interview and Gift Ideas

I drove over to my hometown of Montgomery, Alabama last week to talk to Carolyn Hutchison, the host of Community Focus on the local public radio affiliate.  I was invited to come over and talk about ideas for Father’s…

Pintuck Clutch Workshop Tomorrow and Welcome, Peeps!

Don’t forget, y’all: Ellen Baker of The Long Thread is teaching her Pintuck Clutch workshop from her new book, 1-2-3 Sew tomorrow at 4 pm at Whipstitch in Atlanta!  See all the details at the bottom of this post,…