Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s what I was doing instead of cooking for Thanksgiving: This little rail fence quilt is the same one I made for A Beginner’s Guide to Quilting, but in a different set of fabrics. I used two layers of wool batting to make the quilt extra warm. The quilt is stiffer and a bit heavier…

I am determined to use up my stash of four-inch purple squares, once and for all. So I’m in the process of laying out yet another purple quilt: Once this quilt is done I think I really will be at the bottom of the pile. Check out the other things people are working on at…

I’ve been doing some research for my next book and came across this wonderful animation that shows how a sewing machine links the upper thread and bobbin thread to make stitches. Have you ever wondered how this happens? To tell the truth, I never did until just now. Once I saw how clever the stitching…

First, a big thank-you to all you wonderful quilters who commented on the giveaway post and are following Quilter’s Diary. It’s a pleasure to share our quilting adventures and misadventures with you. Now, the winner of the blog giveaway!  Missmoozie, a new quilter, will be receiving a free copy of Hand & Machine Quilting Tips…