Quilting

have y'all ever heard of craftsy?if yes, aren't they dreamy?if not, sit back and let me tell you a bit about them.craftsy is an online community for all crafters.for people that love everything from quilting to cake decorating.they offer a wide selection of classes from all sorts of peeps across the world.people like vanessa christenson, camille roskelley & elizabeth hartman.just to name a few.my favorite thing about craftsy, is that you can watch your classes from anywhere, from any device with an internet connection.you can take them anytime you want, as many times as you want.and your access never, ever expires.after receiving my free voucher at fall market, i couldn't decide which quilting class to take.it took me forever to make up my mind. but i finally chose camille's precut piecing made simple class.it was such fun to have camille in my house.she didn't even care about the dirty dishes in the sink. ;)(hi, camille. xoxo)since then, i've taken a few other classes as well.i really like being able to take the classes at my leisure.let's face it, miss lindsey takes most of my attention during the day. so, when i have a few extra minutes after bedtime, it's nice to settle in with a lesson or two.the good folks over at craftsy, want to give a lucky ps i quilt reader a precision piecing class.you'll learn how to step up your piecing skills and tackle more complex patchwork.this class is taught by nora mcmeeking.to enter : click HERE to sign up for craftsy. (it's free!!!)don't worry, if you already have a craftsy account, just follow this link and sign in.one entry per person.please note: you have to follow the link in order to enter the giveaway.also, come back and tell me which craftsy class you really, really want to take.i think my next class will be angela walters' free motion quilting with feathers.i could use a good feather lesson.winner will be announced saturday.xo, rachel

We are back and thanks to a very, very long day yesterday - adjusted to the time change. Flying home on the red-eye was a time saver, but a bit of an energy zapper. No worries, as we are all back to normal. Assuming we were ever normal.What can we say? It was grand. It was also pretty busy in the Minick and Simpson area. I didn't get to venture out much, except for early mornings when booths were empty. I'm sure you've been following along via the internet, twitter, Facebook, and Instagram haven't you. I don't have much to add - but I will post what were some of my favorite things......Our friend Pam Kitty Mornings great new collection - Pam Kitty Picnic by LakeHouse FabricsThis middle beauty is by American Jane and is called The Americas. Oooh, it's a stunnerThis sweet beauty is by Joanna at Fig Tree Quilts and called Cherry PieThis is the new offering of Quilts For a Cause - the Love fabric collection by Howard Marcus and it's an antique reproduction masterpiece.Here is a close up of the fast and easy techniques they used to re-create this quilt. Our friend Susan Stiff at Moda is responsible for this one.The new Carlyle Bag by Me and My Sister Designs. Ahem, ladies - this bag goes with my new pink shirt and orange scarf quite nicely!This is Edyta's new quilt using her Hope Chest fabric collection!Here is a close up of my new favorite fabric - the goldish, greenish, tobacco-y print. Yum.This is a sampler quilt made by Sandy Gervais and her new fabric collection SoHo Chic.Jan Patek's new BOM is a stunner - it's called Eagles and Roses.My friend Karen Styles of Somerset Patchwork stopped by and gave me this - a present of Australian cookies. She also had some very good news for us!The Mrs. Billings Coverlet book of directions, the die cut templates, and the paper hexagons are now available to you from our Etsy shop !This is Karen Styles Masterpiece - Mrs. Billings CoverletThis is my version - so far. Look for me to add the next border very, very soon.We'll have more on our collection - Midwinter Reds in the next post. LaterLaurie

It has been a long time since I've baked cookies. These are an absolute favorite of ours and I made them to gift to our builder. Yes, we have chosen our builder, have our house plan and today signing the contract. I can't even begin to tell you how much we have missed being in our own home......and yes we are still uncertain about so many things but will push forward with this dream we've had ever since purchasing our property over two years ago.

8-1/2" squares are sewn into large triangles are sliced the park rearranged and sewn back together in this really fun scrap quilt :-) These blocks come together so quickly that many of the ladies already have several blocks to play with. What I love the most about this quilt is all the different ways that the blocks can be arranged and rearranged in so many different layouts! Look how much fun

Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving our country. In the United States it is celebrated on the last Monday of May. It is an honor to pay tribute by raising the Red, White and Blue, the colors of our American Flag.Let us pay tribute to the Red White and Blue by honoring those who gave their all.HOMECottage Style Party Let's DishHome and Garden Thursday Open House Party Tablescape ThursdayHome Sweet Home

Okay, I admit it. I love to go to quilt shops. There's always so much inspiration. And of course what is a visit to a quilt shop without a little retail therapy.Ah yes, the smell and feel of fabric. Nothing quite like it :-)Happy Quilting!

Thanks to a request from an international reader, this blog now features Google Translate! You’ll find the drop down menu to choose your language in the left hand side bar just below the blogher widgets.  I hope this helps those who prefer to read me in their own language.  Thanks for the suggestion! This is Becky’s Block in progress!  I just LOVE the bright colors, and oh, that TOMATO FABRIC

Remembering my childhood dresses

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God bless all affected by Oklahoma's tragedy - what more can one say!