What? Has it Been a Year Already?

On March 31, 2016, we launched our Block of the Month series with the Ohio Star block (shown in photo above), and we’ve never looked back! Marsha had lots of fun choosing fabrics for each month’s block, and honed her pattern-making skills in creating step-by-step instructions. Carla enjoyed researching the history of each block, and…

I Can’t Go to Paris, so I Made a Pillow Instead

Hello, lovely sewists! Carla here, to show you how I made this simple but sharp-looking flanged pillow sham, with  an envelope back opening. When the new Destination Paris fabrics arrived in the shop, I knew I needed some of them to make new occasional pillows for my living room. And since my husband is a…

Fabulous Feet for Fashion Divas

Dear Sewing Friends, we know that quilts are not the only sewing projects you love. We’ve devoted time and space to quilters and machine embroiderers, but what about you awesome garment makers? We have not forgotten you! The Bernina Babes know that you’re out there,  sewing an adorable dress for a daughter or granddaughter, finishing…

Quilting Fuel: Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus

Spring winds have arrived in  New Mexico, and when we’re not being blown away, we’re enjoying the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Fresh spring vegetables are making their way to the grocery store: asparagus, peas, fava beans, and greens of all kinds. If you’d like a list of what’s in season you can peek at lists…

Binding It All Together

The third and final “How much?” question we hear a lot is for binding.