Category Archives: Hobbies

Fabric Cafe Tops I Made – June 2025

In May 2025 I received 3 bundles from Fabric Cafe to make tops. These three patterns were new 3-yard quilts. They are individual patterns and are not in a book.

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend — 9/6/2026

In America this is a long, holiday weekend. Monday we celebrate Labor Day. This year it is arriving a bit late. It is scheduled for the first Monday in September. Labor Day is often marked with a cookout. We will … Continue reading

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A Post From the Past – Originally Shared 9/6/2017

VSSM Collector – 1951 Centennial Featherweight (221) Not a quilting post, but related. I’ve always loved history, so antiques interest me. But not just any old antiques. Old items that have a special meaning to me. Now you may be … Continue reading

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The Week That Was – 9/4/2026

September 1st is often referred to as the beginning of Meteorological Fall. Each season has 3 months and Fall is September/ October/ November. Unfortunately the thermometer doesn’t agree. Temperatures were in the mid-to-high 90°’s with equally high humidity. We didn’t … Continue reading

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Fabric Cafe Tops I’ve Made in July 2025

I’ve been going through pictures of the quilt tops I made in 2025 while testing new patterns for Fabric Cafe. Today I’ll share with you two tops I  made last year.

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