French quilt

Snow arrived in our area. It's a wet, heavy snow so we anticipate a day filled watching the neighbor kids build snowmen and forts. We wa...

Make it yourself. Make it your own.

Ancora Imparo (I am still learning)

Several weeks ago a few sewing friends and I had a sewing day together, each of us starting or working on a french braid quilt using the 'Petronella' pattern by Blue Willow Designs and using their Rainbow ruler. I used some lovely fabric designed by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse that I had (instead of using a jelly roll which this pattern is designed for), and added in a few extras for variety. Here's a peek ~ I'm really loving how this is coming together. Something I have really noticed…

This pretty quilt is fun to make and perfect for beginners or advanced quilters alike. Make the quilt using your favorite fabric scraps, or purchase new

Thank you to everyone who left comments and sent me emails about the quilts I found yesterday. I was…

Our new collection, Bleu de France, highlights all of the beautiful French blues. Bleu de France (French Blue) is a color traditionally used to represent France. Blue has been used in the heraldry of the French monarchy since at least the 12th century, with the golden fleurs-de-lis of the kings always set on a blue bac

Neat applique and variegated thread machine stitching

Cindy Needham: A Little More About Boutis!

Here are free patterns for French Braid, Friendship Braid, and similar chevron quilts. "Braid" quilts are sewn from fabric strips in a patt...