My original love is garment sewing. I started sewing in 4-H. In fact, this time of year always reminds me of crunch time. We were always hurrying to get our fair items done. We would sew all winter long, but it never failed. As soon as it was getting close to fair time there was a flurry of sewing. I still love to go through the 4-H buildings at the

Well I can’t believe that my book was selected for the Fresh Picks section of McCall’s Quilting Magazine. It’s the July/August edition 2016. After the book came out I was just waiting to see if it would make it into any magazines, and it’s already been in many different ones. It has been in Pretty Patches Magazine, it’s been in Modern Patchwork, reviewed in “Good Reads” in that one, it’s

So many people vacation in Florida. Especially snowbirds! People in Wisconsin and many northern states go to Florida for the entire winter, so they are probably looking for home dec ideas. I, personally, would die if I had to miss all the snow and the beautiful winter days. The snow just sparkles when it’s new on the ground. But, I digress. I made a paper pieced version of Florida. It

Well, yesterday was the Summer Solstice. How does a quilter celebrate the Summer Solstice? By sewing something, of course. While I was away at Spring Market this year, my dog ran across the invisible fence and bit the neighbor. He was a beautiful, graceful, well mannered Standard Poodle. He would come with me to the shop. He was always very polite to all the customers. He never barked and never

I have decided to create a paper pieced pattern for all 50 states. What started this? Well, Row by Row Experience inspired me. I had the idea to create our row out of Wisconsin blocks. That’s because the theme for the row is supposed to be “Home Sweet Home” this year. I was so excited when the idea came to me. However, I don’t enjoy applique, unless it’s by machine.

We are starting something new this summer. In addition to Row by Row, we are doing the “Dogs of Summer”. Come in to the Bungalow and ask for the free pattern for the dog that is being featured for that week. Here’s the dog that will be featured this week: Her name is Daisy. I am not sure but I think she’s a shelter dog. There are so many things

So, the Row by Row Experience is almost upon us! It starts on June 21st, and ends sometime in September. I am particularly proud of our row this year. It is the State of Wisconsin, all done in solids. I love the simple yet dramatic look of using solids. As a modern quilter, it’s one of the mainstays. Our block is one of the only modern ones in all of

So many people go to graduation parties at this time of year. There is the age old dilemma of what to get for the graduate. You could get a laundry basket and fill it with laundry and cleaning supplies, but that gets old. Everyone does that. You could give them a Starbuck’s card, but everyone does that too. So, you’re thinking. I have all this fabric that I have spent

We had a great time at Spring Market. It was especially memorable for me because I had a lot going on. I had a book demo and signing, I had made all those umbrellas for the Westminster Fibers booth, and I got to see my fabric designs for Andover on Storyboard. Those are still top secret, under wraps until the reps start showing it. I can’t wait. Here is a

Okay. I think we’re close enough to market to show the umbrellas that I did for the Westminster Fibers booth at Quilt Market, Spring, 2016. I kicked out 9 umbrellas using brand new fabric from Tula Pink, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler, and more. So excited to see them at market.