bee in my bonnet

Bloom Sew Along - Block 9

March 14, 2025 by Tina Leave a Comment

Hello there friends. Thanks for stopping by today for a peek at Block #9 of the Bloom Sew Along.

I chose this dreamy fabric called Chatsworth by Emily Taylor Designs for Riley Blake fabrics.

There are so many great ways to applique ….. personally I like a little more of a rustic style with raw edges. Adds a little charm don’t you think?

I just trace the shape onto heat n bond …. then iron to the back of my fabric and cut them both out together. That helps to hold your pieces in place while you top stitch around your shapes.

Come have some fun sewing along with Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet & the blogging crew by downloading your pattern, HERE then picking up the Bloom Simple Shapes templates.

Appliqued with love, Tina

the great granny squared with a kitty twist

December 15, 2024 by Tina 13 Comments

Welcome to day two of the Great Granny Squared Blog Tour hosted by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet & the Fat Quarter Shop crew.

Granny squares are so fun & traditional and you can use different color combos for a new look each time.

Or you can add a little twist.

Today’s Menu:

Candy Cane Hershey Bars & a Christmas version of the great granny square quilt.

With a kitty twist.

My quilty kitty Roo was my inspiration for this fun project. She is always making herself comfy right in the middle of my quilts.

Whether they are done or not.

You can make this cute quilt with Lori’s book Great Granny Squared & her newest Barn Cat mini quilt pattern. Both can be found over at the Fat Quarter Shop.

I made 19 great granny square blocks, one barn cat mini, used red swiss dot for sashing & a basket of my favorite Kate Spain Christmas fabrics.

No adjustments needed for the Barn Cat mini ….. he snuggled right in perfectly with the great granny square blocks.

Meowy Christmas to all & to all a cozy quilty night!

It’s the holiday season and as crafters & makers we are all trying to squeeze in as many homemade things as we can. Don’t forget to take your time and enjoy making your quilts.

Life will happen. You may run out of thread when you least expect it. The real clock won’t match up with the clock in your head. Your four year old may decide she wants to switch bedrooms “right now” ….. or maybe you just need to make dinner, give a little snuggle or do a little laundry.

It’s not a competition to see who can make more quilts, or sewing bags, or gifts ….. it’s a little part of us we put into our work and I promise it will be worth the time, love & energy you put into it. Even if it takes a little longer than expected.

Three of my dearest & talented friends shared their granny square projects today too! Go take a peek!

Trish at Notes of Sincerity
Debbie at Happy Little Cottage
Renee at Sewn With Grace

#farmgirl fridays | sewing farm girl style

September 19, 2024 by Tina 1 Comment

Hello there Farm Girls!

Farm Girl Fridays: {a weekly sew along hosted by Lori & the Fat Quarter Shop} connecting with friends, choosing new fabrics, learning how to make some blocks that maybe we’ve never made before, sharing our projects, inspiring each other, and adding some cuteness to our homes farm girl style. #farmgirlfridays

Some of us stayed on task ….. and some of us {cough cough} were all over the place with these blocks. Quilting ADD.

But in the end…. we all made cute blocks together through Lori’s & the Fat Quarter Shops blog posts, everyone sharing on Instagram & the guest bloggers posts too.