Harmony - Respect - Purity - Tranquility

Tea-drinking is central to social gatherings in many countries. Tea parties, tea rooms, tea time, afternoon tea, high tea...warm and soothing, or cold and refreshing, makes for good conversation with friends. A haven in a busy day.

They are here!

Janice has been very busy creating some wonderful new one of a kind Hand-dyed masterpieces. I have added them to the Hand-Dyed page.

Inspiration abounds

I am always thinking about new quilt pattern designs to add to the wonderful selection we already have.
While designing I find myself poring over my photos. Reminiscing is so fun!

Come and check it out

I am happy to announce that we have put together a new customer Gallery!

Reach for something new

Temporary, not tedious

Think of thread-basting as a temporary replacement for pins.

Reducing or enlarging patterns

We are frequently asked if a wall-hanging pattern can be enlarged for a bed quilt. Or, if a bed quilt pattern can be reduced to make a wall-hanging. Here are our thoughts and suggestions.

Hawaiian Quilts vs. 2 Fabric Applique Quilts

You may have wondered what exactly are the differences? What determines whether one of our patterns is Hawaiian or 2 Fabric Applique?

Tropical Floral is an example of the pohopoho style of Hawaiian Quilt. Poho means "patch", so pohopoho means many patches, or blocks.

Have you checked out Quiltfolk? The new community supported quarterly magazine? I received my second issue last weekend. I loved the first issue but I have to say the second is incredible. I do not consider this a magazine but a quilting travel book. The stories are well written and I love the photographs. I sat down to read it and could not put it down until I had read the entire thing. They took me to Iowa right along with them!

The first issue is about Oregon, the place I have called home for the last 30 years so I was familiar with what they were talking about. The second is about Iowa, a place I have never had the pleasure to visit. I now would love to visit, shop and meet the wonderful people who have been interviewed. It is so inspiring to read the stories and feel a connection. Each issue will take you to a new or familiar state. Issue 3 is going to be about the Hawaii, quilting history, shops, designers, quilter's and much more. I can hardly wait to see this one.

My favorite part of the quilting world is the instant connection. I think it comes from doing something you love and are passionate about.

Do yourself a favor and check it out. Think of this as a fine quilting travel book not just another magazine. With it's 160+ pages of inspiration it is well worth the money! If you use the coupon code: SHOP1076 you will receive a 10% discount.

If you do not subscribe you can still join the community for free and receive emails with exclusive articles, videos, interviews, and more. Advanced previews of upcoming issues. Special offers for you and your friends. Behind-the-scenes travel updates, and other fun from the road

Take a quilt journey with them!

Here is our list of the many things we like about hand applique.

Chances are pretty good, that because you are reading our blog you are convinced already that applique is fun. You know that creating something beautiful with your hands is peaceful and satisfying. But if you still need some convincing here is our list:

Are you in a creative slump? I know we all feel that way periodically and here is a series of articles Janice Lee Baehr wrote for us. This is a compilation of ten articles published in our e-newsletter in 2015 an 2016. We do believe creativity benefits you and the entire world we put these articles together in an easy to print and save format.

Our continuing desire is to kick-start or to stimulate, YOUR creative juices! ENJOY

An Evolving Tradition

For over a century the only way you could own a Hawaiian quilt was to design and make it yourself, or be the very fortunate recipient of a special gift. A few talented designers would give their individual designs to others as gifts, but there were no patterns available for purchase. And, it was kapu (taboo) to copy the design of another quilter without their permission.

How to Salvage that quilt!