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I Love Me Some Purple Quilt Top

Posted on February 7, 2026February 8, 2026

I’m working hard on Lupine & Laughter the latest Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt. However, I needed a break so I started this purple quilt top. Easy to piece, and bonus it’s purple, my favourite colour. There were lots of purple 2.5″ strips leftover from both Lupine & Laughter and Frolic, another Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt….

How Many of the Same Quilt Can I Make?

Posted on January 24, 2026January 28, 2026

Back in 2017, Deanna at the Wedding Dress Blue Blog, started a quiltalong called the Irish Star Quiltalong As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make the quilt. What could be better than a quilt full of scrappy stars and 25 patch blocks made of 2″ squares? Yes I’m crazy, but…

Quilted Christmas Themed Table Runners bring Joy and Sorrow

Posted on January 18, 2026January 23, 2026

It isn’t the season but Christmas themed quilted table runners are what i’m currently working on. I started them last April and went as far as piecing the tops. Then they just sat in pile of UFOs. Five Pieced Table Runners Two were finished right before Christmas. The runner in the top picture was gifted…

Lupine Block designed by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville

My first Lupine and Laughter Quilt Block

Posted on January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Many years ago I dated a fellow from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. I visited his family’s home there in late spring/early summer and just loved the Lupines blooming in the nearby field. So, when Bonnie Hunter announced the Lupine and Laughter Quilt as the 2025-2026 mystery quit I just had to make…

Making a quilt pattern the second time – almost the same!

Posted on January 9, 2026January 16, 2026

A few years ago I made a quilt and just this past year I made that quilt again but with some modifications. The first time I made this quilt, back in 2023, I used darker squares from my 2.5″ box of squares and a light beige background to make this quilt. The inspiration for the…

My Jewel Box Baby Quilt is Finally Finished!

Posted on January 2, 2026January 9, 2026

My jewel box baby quilt is finally finished! It will make a lovely gift the next time I need a quilt for a baby girl. This started off as quilt guild project a few years ago. I made the top quickly then it languished in the pile of flimsies that needed finishing for a few…

It's Only Triangles pattern from Jordan Fabrics

I’m excited to have some finished quilts!

Posted on December 26, 2025December 27, 2025

Some finished quilts thanks to a quiet Christmas and Boxing day.

Cute Cardinal Quilt Wall Hanging

Posted on December 24, 2025December 26, 2025

I received a pattern for The Cardinal quilt block last year in a quilt focused advent box from a Canadian quilt store called Watergirl Quilt company. They provided the pattern and material to make the bird but not the entire block. It was so pretty that I made it right away. I not only made…

An Easy Simple Square Quilt

Posted on September 22, 2024September 22, 2024

I finally finished the easy Simple Square quilt that I started last year. It’s made with scrappy 4.5″ squares cand is set on point. I thought it might make a dent in my pile of 4.5″ quilt squares. It didn’t make a dent in that pile. I always hope can’t I? The backing is vintage….

Circle of Friends Table Runner

Posted on April 9, 2023April 9, 2023

My quilt guild a few months back started a challenge for members to make Circle of Friends quilt block(s) and use them in a project. After some consideration, I decided to make three blocks and use them to make a table runner for my dining table. I went with scrappy brights far the stars and…