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The Farmer's Son quilt is made from the Jolly Bar Bon Bons pattern. The new Fat Quarter Shop short cut quilt pattern is Jolly Bar Bon Bons. (It's free!) To make the 60-inch square quilt, you'll need one jolly bar (a package of 42 5-inch by 10-inch rectangles) and background fabric. For my version of… Continue reading The Farmer’s Son: Jolly Bar Bon Bons Quilt
Minnesota is strutting her stuff: balmy days that thaw the snow and ice, followed by bitterly cold wind, freezing rain, and a snowstorm. I love the fragrance of soft snow slowly melting on a warm day, but I don't love the rest of it. So, I'm making my plan for some February Fun. During the… Continue reading February Fun: Quilts and Crime
I started this year sharing why I make quilts, and my last post was specifically why people make baby quilts. Today I'd like to round out that list with a few more reasons people choose to make quilts: Making a quilt is a form of creative expression. In fact, many quilts are made to display… Continue reading Why Make Quilts?
Make the Autumn Stars quilt from one pack of jolly bars (5x10-inch rectangles) and a few charm squares. A fluffy fleece backing makes this quilt shine.
I subscribe to the Design Seeds blog for color inspiration, and when I saw the Mental Vacation color collage I immediately identified that as my reason for quilting. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app, a vacation is a time spent away from home or business, a respite from something. A synonym of vacation is recess, a suspension of… Continue reading 2019 Goals: Why I Make Quilts
This December my family was busy making gifts and keeping secrets, which made gift-giving extra fun. Today I'm sharing a few photos of those gifts and my top five blog posts for 2018. Barn Quilt for Mom My brother, his sons, my husband, and I made a Farmer's Daughter barn quilt for my mom. My… Continue reading Barns, Quilts, and Top 5 for 2018
I enjoy finishing projects more than starting them. I like emptying a container more than opening a new one. In fact, wrestling the last dab of toothpaste from the tube gives me a strange sense of accomplishment. Clearly, I'm a Finisher. On the other hand, an Opener loves the thrill of starting new projects and opening… Continue reading Finisher or Opener: Which One Are You?
I used to think of winter as the season when all glorious flowers and leaves died. Recently, however, I reframed my thoughts: Everything is indeed alive but at rest. So, rather than equating winter with death, I view it as a time for rest and renewal. And this weekend winter tucked us in with a… Continue reading December: Comfort and Joy
Welcome to the Fat Quarter Shop's blog remix! Today I'm sharing my excitement for the Mini Scrap Patch Bag video tutorial. There's no pattern to buy — just follow along at the Jolly Jabber as Kimberly Jolly demonstrates how to sew this cute 7.5-inch by 6-inch zippered bag. I think the pouch is perfect for giving a few… Continue reading Perfect Gift: Mini Scrap Patch Bag
Welcome to the Fat Quarter Shop's quilt along, showcasing the classic and vintage maple leaf quilt block. This is definitely one of my favorite blocks — it's simple to make and always stunning in a swirl of fall colors, whether you choose something soft or bold. For this project, I pulled fabrics from my treasured Fig Tree… Continue reading Classic Maple Leaf Quilt Block
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