My New Love

I love presser feet.

For those of you who are non-quilters, those are the attachments on a sewing machine that holds the fabric in place while stitching.

I used the ruffler presser foot for all of the quilts in my book, Frills.

Somehow my ruffler was damaged, and I went to get a new one...

The lady at the Bernina store asked me if I had ever tried the Gathering foot.

I had not, and so she gave me a demonstration.

I am in love!

I made this pillow with my new gathering foot.

I love the texture that it gives to the fabric.  And it was so easy!

Give of Yourself

Kidz Quilts pledges to provide quilts to children around the world who are in need due to circumstances beyond their control.  They believe every child should have his or her own quilt.  Due to poverty and natural disasters, children world-wide are left to face the elements on a daily basis.  They have made it their goat to help them stay warm and show them they care by wrapping them in quilts.

Make a quilt to donate today, and...

make this year the year you make a difference!

Baby Love Community

Making a baby quilt?

Need some help?

Want to show it off?

Head over to this Connecting Threads community to share ideas and have some fun!

Out with the Old, In with the New

My Blog and my Website are now ONE

 Past, present, and future.  Browse the archives, shop the books, have something quilted.

Be the first to know when my new fabric collections, books, and magazine articles are coming up.

I am excited to have one place to put all of my creative energy.

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I love teaching people.

If you have a question about quilting, I am here for you!

Plaids and Prints Quilting Books

Baby Love by Allison Jane Smith $21.95 16 Quilt and Sewing Projects

There is nothing more special than welcoming a new baby into the world.  What better way for a new mother to prepare for the arrival of her baby, than making a beautiful quilt.  Baby quilts are an amazing way of creating an heirloom that your child will treasure forever.  The projects included in this book range from simple baby gear projects to beautiful quilts.  Make something special for your little one today!

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Simplicity by Allison Jane Smith and Hollie Ann Milne $21.95 12 Quilt Projects

The twelve quilt patterns included in this book are super easy, while still being beautiful.  Simplicity is perfect for quilters who are just beginning, as well as experienced quilters looking for a fresh, old-fashioned style.

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Frills by Allison Jane Smith $18.00 8 Quilt Projects

Add an extra layer of love to your quilts by adding ruffles and gathers to your blocks!  Eight fun new patterns that are different than any other quilt you have made before.  Learn a new technique and have fun!

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Sweet Nostalgia by Hollie Ann Milne $18.00 8 Quilt Projects

Eight delightful quilts that will instill memories of days gone by, when life seemed simpler.  Most of  these quilts can be made with fat quarters.  So it is time to unfold those bundles of fat quarters you have been collecting and make a new memory for future generations. 

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Bloom by Allison Jane Smith $18.00 8 Quilt Projects

Bloom is defined as coming to life.

I have created eight simple quilts that combine a fresh style and old-fashioned flair.  This book is full of fun patterns for all different levels of quilters.

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A Fresh Start

I love the start of each new year.

A moment for reflection.

A hope of a better year to come...

Growth, change, love, and laughter.

Goals and priorities.

Enjoying the simple things in life.

The dream of what we can become.

Happy New Year!