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I wasn't sure I'd be posting today.  We spent about 30 minutes in our storm shelter last night.  We live in the part of Oklahoma that took direct hits from a tornado last night. From the damage reports we've seen, we are no more than a couple of miles off the track it took through our community.  So we were very lucky. We have friends and co-workers that live in Barnsdall, the community that's been the hardest hit. Please keep those residents in your thoughts and prayers. So many will have to completely rebuild.    A rather somber start to the to do list this week.&nbs ..read more

 This past weekend kicked off the start of the quilt show season for us. I was a vendor at the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild's show.  Here's how we set up the booth. I'd be thrilled if you would like to use my photos. Please link back to this blog when doing so. All posts and pictures are copyrighted to QuiltNutCreations.com unless stated otherwise ..read more

MINIs on the Dragon was this past weekend, and we headed out early on Wednesday to make the trip. It is only a couple of hours from our home, but we needed to get there in time to work our shift at registration. We try to do our part to volunteer for the event, but it isn’t a chore. We both enjoy greeting people as they come by to get their name badges and look over the swag. I’ve posted about aspects of this event for the past several years, overview of Fontana Village is on the 2019 post, then drives to Clingman’s Dome on the 2021 post. In 2022, we went driving mostly on our own and found so ..read more

Are you ready to embark on a quilting journey that combines simplicity with elegance? Dive into the world of patchwork quilting with this latest project: the Oxford Patchwork quilt. Crafted with the soothing hues of the Oxford collection by Sweetwater for Moda, this quilt exudes charm and tranquility. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this project promises to delight with its effortless construction and stunning visual appeal. In this post, you will be walked through the process of creating your own Oxford Patchwork quilt, complete with basic instructions and helpful tip ..read more

Let’s take that stash that you have sitting in your sewing room and make something beautiful with it. At the end of our quilts and other sewing projects – I always have a pile of leftover scraps and fabrics, so let’s make a scrap quilt. I typically keep them in a baggie, but recently have been trying to use them! I’ve been digging them out of their piles in the room and using them in new projects and quilts. For those of us who’ve already dipped our toes into the world of quilting, there’s something special about rummaging through our sewing rooms and finding treasures we’ve forgotten about. T ..read more

We’ve prepared something Spooky & Sweet for Halloween! The Spooky & Sweet Mystery Quilt Along and Stitch Along is our 4th annual Halloween Quilt Along and Stitch Along with weekly free pattern releases and video tutorials for the quilt. Join Kimberly Jolly for this cute Halloween Mystery Quilt Along, as she shows you how to sew a new block each week. Peeking would spoil this sweet treat, so we won’t reveal the full quilt until the very last week! Starting in June, we will release weekly quilt block video tutorials on our YouTube channel along with FREE quilt block and cros ..read more

Hello Friends, Did you see that Annie’s is running a sale on some of their pattern books? My designs are featured in quite a few of the titles! CLICK HERE TO GO SHOPPING! While you are there, check out the Wendy Sheppard related offerings as well. Some of the kits are on sale at the moment. Have a fantabulous day, my friends ..read more

Cross stitch is more than cloth and floss! In this installment of our How to Cross Stitch series, we’re diving into the world of hoops. As always, you can use the menu below to jump to any section quickly. Today’s Cross Stitch Topics Do You Need a Hoop? What is Stitching in Hand? Hoops Vs Stitching in Hand Q Snaps Next Up for Beginner Stitchers Do You Need a Hoop? For beginners, the question of whether they need a hoop often arises. Hoops, also known as embroidery hoops and needlework hoops, those circular frames made of wood or plastic, pl ..read more

I am such a fan girl of Vanessa Goertzen/Lella Boutique.  Every fabric collection that she creates I become obsessed with. I don’t really need to describe why, if you know you know! What is a word for fresh traditional modern? Vanessa’s designs cover it all. I recently finished several of her patterns using OLD GLORY and have moved on to her FALL fabrics, HEY BOO! These colors are so fun and different for Halloween. I made the quilt that Moda will be kitting, named Pushing up Daisies. Stock # LB 231 and the quilt finishes at 80” x 80” I have the pattern WEB, stock # LB 229, cut out and s ..read more