Closing the Barn Door

The next pattern in our Block of the Month series is the Hole in the Barn Door. This particular block is known by many other names,  the most common being Churn Dash. Like many of our blocks, it originated in the early 1800’s. Another nine-patch variation, this block is a wonderful basic pattern for quilters to…

Quilters Abroad

We’ve all heard the saying that travel broadens the mind–it introduces you to new places, people, foods, and ideas. Even if you return with less money in your pocket, you’ve gotten wonderful experiences and memories in exchange. Quilters, you can take it one step farther, and return home with new ideas and inspirations for your…

Quilting Fuel

Woman cannot quilt on bread alone–you need other delicious foods for those moments when your blood sugar is low and your seams have gone awry. So from time to time we’ll share some of our favorite recipes, and hopefully you and your bee, or even your long-suffering family, will enjoy a different kind of yummy…

Design Dilemmas

Continuing with our Enlightened Embroidery series, we‘ll take a look at choosing the correct design to match your fabric.  First, let’s start with some basic vocabulary and definitions. The Anatomy of an Embroidery Design Size:  The height and width of the design measured in either inches or millimeters. Stitch count:  Stitch count refers to the…