Just Let Me Quilt

OCTOBER 22

OCTOBER 23

Beaquilter

Homespun Hannah's Blog

OCTOBER 24

MooseStashQuilting

Ms P Designs USA

Quilted Delights

Please give them all a visit and leave a comment.

Kind words go a long way in building confidence in our sewing abilities.

Without all of you and your encouragement, I wouldn't be where I am today

in how and what I've sewn over the years. You rock my creative world!

There are only two blog hops left after "Something Wicked" and then Joan and I

are closing our doors to blog hops. We'll still be around, but we're taking time

for other things. Thank you so much for your friendships and inspiration!

November - Gnome For Thanksgiving - hosted by Joan

December - Virtual Cookie Christmas Exchange - hosted by me

Monday, October 14, 2024

Something Wicked Is Coming

The "Something Wicked" blog hop is coming!

I get so excited about Halloween and love to see what my creepy friends create.

The wicked fun begins October 21st...I can't wait!

Look who will be creating their magic:

OCTOBER 21

Just Let Me Quilt

Just Sew Quilter

Sew Many Yarns

OCTOBER 22

OCTOBER 23

Beaquilter

Homespun Hannah's Blog

OCTOBER 24

MooseStashQuilting

Ms P Designs USA

Quilted Delights

https://www.facebook.com/groups/316208272831675

I hope you'll join us next week!

Friday, October 4, 2024

Just Saying...You Inspire Me

In case I haven't mentioned it lately, you inspire me.

I'm grateful for that!

Your blog posts have kept me going through good times and bad.

You're funny, creative, and a pleasure to have in my life.

But, there is always another season of life.

It's been a very hard decision, but Joan and I have talked extensively and decided

that it is time to pull the plug on blog hops. We have both seen the trend in readership dropping

over the past few years. There just doesn't seem to be the traffic to our posts or interaction with

comments that we saw a few years back. Life changes and we get it.

Blog hops are about the only thing I post anymore and I don't have the time to read other blogs, either.

It's been a joy hosting the hops with all of you and working with Joan has been a blast.

Hopefully someone will host a hop from time to time that I can jump in and play.

I will still post my projects on here, my Facebook page, Instagram, and Cackling Stitches.

The last three blog hops...

October - Something Wicked - hosted by me

November - Gnome For Thanksgiving - hosted by Joan

December - Virtual Cookie Christmas Exchange - hosted by me

Happening now - Boo-Along on Facebook Cackling Stitches

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Scared Silly Boo-Along Row 4 And Row 5

It's time for the "Scared Silly" Boo-Along ROW 4 AND ROW 5!

FYI: A "Boo-Along" is like a row-along, but it's for quilters who are crazy about Halloween.

ROW 5 - HALLOWEEN LETTERS AND BATS

You can find ROW 5 HERE.

ROW 4 - FLYING BLOOD SUCKING BATS

You can find ROW 4 HERE.

My versions of ROW 5 and ROW 4 using Benartex Superior Solids

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 3 - RUPULSIVE RAVENS, MOONS, AND HOURGLASSES

You can find ROW 3 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 2 - STRIPS AND FOUR PATCH BLOCKS

You can find ROW 2 in my Etsy store HERE.

My versions of ROW 3 and ROW 2 using Benartex Superior Solids

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 1 - PETRIFYING PUMPKINS

You can purchase ROW 1 in my Etsy store HERE.

My version of ROW 1 using Benartex Superior Solids and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios.

You can find the whole quilt fabric requirements HERE.

(The rows are great for those Halloween scraps of fabric hiding in your stash.)

THE FREAKY FACTS:

Starting August 1st, one or two rows will be shared each month.

There will be 12 rows of applique and/or piecing.

They will be a mystery until they get released on the first of each month.

The row(s) will be free the month they are released and then they will

mysteriously disappear and magically appear in my Etsy store for a small fee.

We have a Facebook page called "Cackling Stitches" where we share Halloween projects.

"Scared Silly" rows will be shared on my blog and on FB so be sure to follow one to get updates.

Just Let Me Quilt

Cackling Stitches

Please share photos of your rows/blocks on Cackling Stitches or send them to me

and I'll share them for you (sewswift6@gmail.com).

Grab your broom and let's get sewing!

Friday, September 27, 2024

What's Happening Here

Where did the last nine months go! Of course, I'm ready for Halloween,

but Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming way too soon!

We can help you get ready for all those holidays with inspiring blog hops!

There are three blog hops left in 2023.

Let us know if you want to play along and we'll add your blog, Facebook, or Instagram to our list.

October - Something Wicked - hosted by me

November - Gnome For Thanksgiving - hosted by Joan

December - Virtual Cookie Christmas Exchange - hosted by me

Happening now - Boo-Along on Facebook Cackling Stitches

https://www.facebook.com/groups/316208272831675

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Bee Kind Blog Hop Spreads The Love

Joan's choice of a challenge is another fabulous blog hop!

BEE KIND!

The Challenge:

September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way.

Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern

or anything that shows you spread a little kindness, everywhere you go.

But that's not all, anything with a bee on it fits this challenge!

I knew right away how I was going to meet Joan's challenge.

My best friend since junior high has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

With the help of the internet and friends, I found a few things I could make

to help a little with her recovery time.

With a closet full of Shannon minky, I found a heart pattern for mastectomy recovery.

There's a video HERE to help sew one and a pattern HERE.

It was really easy to make!

One of my other best friends who had breast cancer told me that rice bags from the

freezer were just the best for the pain she was having after surgery.

I made three of them so they could be switched out as needed.

My friend is tiny in size so I made her rice bags 5" x 10" and filled them with two cups of rice.

A backscratcher was suppose to be really helpful, too. I found this pink one on Amazon.

A quilt to snuggle under was another gift to my friend.

My twirly quilt with Shannon black minky on the back was perfect for her.

I added a notebook/pen and a shirt that snaps up the sides and at the shoulder for ease

of getting on and off. My friend was really happy with her gift bag.

It's such a scary time for those going through it, so prayers and hugs were also included.

Years ago I made a quilt using Riley Blakes Bee fabric. I'm going to "Bee Kind" and

share the pattern with you for free! Download it HERE.

Check out the other "Bee Kind" blog hoppers who met the challenge:

Monday Sept 23

Tuesday Sept 24

Wednesday Sept 25

BeaQuilter

Karrin's Crazy World

That Fabric Feeling

Thursday Sept 26^th

You can find the "Bee Kind" Pinterest page HERE.

Monday, September 23, 2024

It Is Bee Kind Day All Week

Joan at Moosestash Quilting is hosting this week's blog hop challenge, "Bee Kind"...

BEE KIND!

The Challenge:

September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way.

Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern

or anything that shows you spread a little kindness, everywhere you go.

But that's not all, anything with a bee on it fits this challenge!

Monday Sept 23

Tuesday Sept 24

Wednesday Sept 25

BeaQuilter

Karrin's Crazy World

That Fabric Feeling