http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/index.php en http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:22:57 +0000 sheri@swaddlingstitches.com sheri@swaddlingstitches.com "Quick + Easy = Finished" "BFF... best friends forever" is a quick and easy pattern to sew. Large scale prints work wonderfully as a block. This pattern can be adjusted to just about any size you want... add blocks or decrease the number of blocks to get the exact size you need. Finished size for quilt shown is: 64" x 64"]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/61/BFF-best-friends-forever Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:56:07 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/61/BFF-best-friends-forever#cmt Here is a close up view of "Sugar Plum" All the seams are sewn on the front side of the quilt. This is a baby size quilt (44"x44"). The quilt is made with "osnaburg" instead of batting. "Cut, sew, quilt as you go"... you will be finished in no time. Once you finish sewing the binding... the entire quilt is finished. We have kits available. Backing is not included. Send me an email from my contact page if you have any questions or would like to order a kit. ]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/59/Sugar-Plum-close-up Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:07 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/59/Sugar-Plum-close-up#cmt Another "Road to California" has come and gone... we had a great show and enjoyed our time with everyone. Made many new friends and checked in with those we've know for many years. Newest quilt design is showcasing to my left, your right. "Sugar Plum" is a darling baby quilt featuring fabrics by "Blend". The line is called "Believe" and it has the cutest little fairies dancing around. We have kits available for sale... check on my pattern page for the details. Also, be sure to visit my calendar for information regarding upcoming classes, workshops and retreats.]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/56/Road-to-California-2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:26:44 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/56/Road-to-California-2012#cmt Spring Market was held in Salt Lake City Utah... beautiful snow capped mountains... plus, the many wonderful quilt shops to visit (We went to three)! Here is a picture of my booth where I introduced three new quilts: "Sweetie Pie", "Mama's Backyard" and "P.S. I love you". These quilts are now on display at "Quilt N Things" in Montrose, Ca. Patterns are also available in the shop. I'm always working at the shop on Fridays. Stop by for a visit!]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/55/Spring-Market-Salt-Lake-City-Utah Sun, 29 May 2011 17:22:07 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/55/Spring-Market-Salt-Lake-City-Utah#cmt "Road to California 2011" Thank you sweet friends for an amazing show this year!! It was good to see so many of you again... as well as meet new quilters! My dear friend and long arm quilter standing here with me.... Pam Dransfeldt... she is a very talented long arm quilter and has quilted many of my quilts for me. Yes, she does do custom orders... email me for her information. Thank you again for an outstanding show... we are already planning for next year. P.S. My brown and pink quilt hanging in the corner is currently featured in "Keepsake Quilting Magazine"... how exciting is that!?!]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/51/Road-to-California Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:53:32 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/51/Road-to-California#cmt Welcome January Fab Shop Hoppers!! We are so glad you stopped by. "Bunny Hint"... hopping through the "pattern" page. Happy New Year from my family to yours. Don't forget to look for me at "Road to California" quilt show January 20-23rd at the Ontario Convention Center... we will be in the Ballroom. See you then!!]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/50/Christmas-2010 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:36:49 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/50/Christmas-2010#cmt I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! The two older boys and their darling girlfriends came home and spent Christmas day with us. Our time together was wonderful. Stop and rest a moment from all the worries that surround you... enjoy a cup of cafe mocha (my favorite). Are you coming to "Road to California" quilt show January 20-23rd at the Ontario Convention Center? "Sunshine in Mama's Kitchen" will be on display for you to see and touch! We will even have patterns available for you to purchase. It sure is a cute quilt!!]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/49/Cafe-Mocha-with-Whip-and-two-pumps-of-vanilla Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:31:08 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/49/Cafe-Mocha-with-Whip-and-two-pumps-of-vanilla#cmt My mother's favorite bird was the Cardinal... maybe because her favorite color was red. I wonder if she knew that someday, my favorite color would be red. The little red Cardinal was incorporated into my quilt, as a gentle reminder to me... of my mom's favorite little red bird.]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/48/A-red-cardinal-resting-on-my-rolling-pin Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:33:15 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/48/A-red-cardinal-resting-on-my-rolling-pin#cmt Greetings from Miss Lucy... Decked out in her fancy red beaded necklace and ready to put on her dancing shoes. Miss Lucy will be taught at "Quilt'n Things" quilt shop in Montrose, California. I will be taching a "block a month" series from my pattern... "Sunshine in Mama's Kitchen" You can see this darling quilt at "Road to California" quilt show in January at the Ontario Convention Center. Check my calendar for show dates.]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/47/Sunshine-in-Mamas-Kitchen Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:03:41 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/47/Sunshine-in-Mamas-Kitchen#cmt Can't wait to show you a close-up of each block in my newest quilt design. Stay tuned, more blocks are coming. Cake with yummy strawberry frosting... grab a cup of tea and follow along... Black/White stripped fabric, soft white polka dot fabric and strawberry on the left, are made with fabrics designed by Holly Holderman from "Lakehouse Dry Goods." I used the starch method of applique for this block. Block a Month class starting in February 2011... I will be teaching this quilt at "Quilt'n Things" in Montrose Calif. Check back in January for all the details!]]> http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/46/Strawberry-cake-block Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:17:57 +0000 General http://www.swaddlingstitches.com/blog/post/index/46/Strawberry-cake-block#cmt