I'm working on more Quilt of Valor tops this week.  It is a privilege to do a small part in making these comforting and healing quilts ...

 I'm starting a new project, a small wall hanging for my sewing room.  The fabric collection I chose is called Promenade by 3 Sisters fo...

 There used to be a store in Ames, Iowa called Cub Foods.  It went out of business years ago.  Their bakery made delicious bran muffins with...

I bought a new sewing machine!  I found a great deal on an Elna 780+ at my local dealer.  Wow, does this have all the dream features a quilt...

Many of you follow my "Ode to the Sewing Machine" posts.  We've all  seen the  ads on craigslist, ebay and elsewhere.  The clu...

While waiting for my grandson to be born, I worked on a new quilt top. This one is going to be donated when finished.  The pattern is called...

  Welcoming: Samuel James Chamberlain 1:03 AM after 12 hours of labor A healthy 6 lb 8.9 oz