I am over the moon excited to share my Jul i Scandinavia finish with you!!! Let’s get right down to it! I’ve been working hard on this quilt all year and it’s really been a joy! I’m so happy with how it’s turned out!I added the final details to the top, and the pattern is …
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Jul i Scandinavia ~ September

Hello Stitchers! The September pattern update went out last week for the Jul i Scandinavia Project and I couldn’t be happier with how this is coming out!! This months pattern includes the applique instructions for the bottom left corner. I outlined the house with the Pekinese stitch and stitched some bullion knots around the door. …
Jul i Scandinavia ~ June & July

Hello! I was getting some photos together for the July post and realized I didn’t share my progress from last month here! In June I completed the top branch of my tree. All basic stitching on this branch, some back-stitches to outline and a few french knots and running stitches on the stars and leaves. …
Jul i Scandinavia Block of the Month ~ April

I’m so happy April is here. Spring has finally arrived in New England and we can get out doors! I’m also pretty excited about the progress of this project. I think it’s going to look amazing when it’s complete! For the April portion of the QAL we have moved up another branch on the tree. …
Jul i Scandinavia Block of the Month ~ February!

Yesterday I sent out the February update to subscribers of the Jul I Scandinavia quilt-a-long! Today I have some pictures and stitching tips to share! If you want to subscribe, you can find the pattern here: Jul I Scandinavia Pattern We are beginning with the lowest branches and working our way up. Last month I gave …
Mitten Madness!

There has been a wool explosion and Mitten Madness is in full swing… You know I love the holidays … all the magic and shiny sparkle just gets me in the spirit. I’ve got a couple craft markets lined up and mo’ mittens of course. I find the markets so fun and festive, I don’t even tire of hearing …
Mitten Workshop Weekend!!!

It’s been a Wooly Weekend! I had so much fun this weekend teaching my Mitten Workshop! I brought my camera along to take pictures of all the fabulous mittens and do you think I took one picture? Of course not! (boo) This sorta thing always happens to me when I get excited… I completely lose track what …
Happy New Year! ~ & 2012 Review

It’s been an amazing 2012 with so much to be thankful for. After a mitten making frenzy in the winter of 2011-2012 I decided I wanted to write my first pattern for my ‘Madawaska Mittens’. I had so much fun I went on to write 23 more! As I counted up the number of patterns I wrote I actually surprised …
Mo’ Mittens

Been working long hours in the mitten factory! Winter is here and we all want warm hands… am i right? Here is the latest coming off the factory floor…. I made these first two pairs from two sweaters mixed together… the orange is cashmere – SO SOFT! Click here to check out the entire Gallery …
Giveaway Day is Here!

Yippee!! December 3rd is the start of Giveaway Day! Thanks to Sew Mama Sew for hosting this giveaway! I can’t believe it’s been a year since the last one already??? Giveaway Day is so much fun with so much to see that it now lasts a WEEK! All giveaways start today at 6 a.m. PST …
Mitten Factory…. (in overdrive)

I’ve been burning the midnight oil in the mitten factory! I love this time of year, the holidays, the lights, the Christmas music… pretty sure I was an elf in a former life :o) Been doing lot’s of cutting… (oH the DusT!!) And lots of sewing…. and sewing…. and sewing… Want to make your …