Check out these great sales from our sponsors!  (I don't think I need to remind you, but this is an affiliate post, so Padsworth and I will receive a small commission if you purchase at our partners' sites - but your price doesn't change!) Fat Quarter Shop is having a lovely Black Friday sale . . . 20% off, sitewide! This is one of Padsworth and Dragondrop's fav places to look over fabrics and notions! Lots of goodies here! From one yard bundles to jelly rolls . . . All seasons to Christmas specialties . . .  And notions galore! All at 20% off! Use this link to scoot over and ha ..read more

I have a great sale to tell you about! When we're full of turkey and pumpkin pie, and we aren't interested in the football game, what's a quilter to do?  Wash all those dishes?  Uh, no, I think we have two options here! Either quilt or shop!! (I know!! I'm going to shop now and quilt later!) Thermoweb is one of our fav online stores (yes, I'm an affiliate, so I will make a commission if you shop there, but your price won't change!) and they are ready to rock and roll -- EARLY!! Starting Monday, November 21 . . . . I'll tell you what I will be doing.... I'm going to shop early ..read more

  Wow, is it hot enough for ya? We have had "heat index" news of over 107 degrees here in the southland! I'm a southern girl, and I do love me some summer! But even I am ready to go inside when the temps get this high, and the humidity is high, too! So, get ready for a party on Tuesday! That will keep you out of the heat! Accuquilt is hosting the party on Tuesday, July 12! And here is your link to all the fun!  CLICK HERE!  (yep, that is an affiliate link, you know the drill: I might get a small commission and your price doesn't budge in order for that to happen!)  The f ..read more

Are you itching for inspiration? Or is that the poison ivy you got into, starting your springtime yard work? (Grin) Here's your remedy: and I'm not talking about that old bottle of pink Calamine lotion! Hey, am I the only one old enough to remember that? Head over to our buds at C&T Publishing and enjoy 50% off on fabulous books! Click on this link and buckle up for a ride across the interwebs! (Yep, it's an affiliate link, so I might get a small commission, but your price will not change!) Look at just a small sample of what you will find there: So much fun! Enjoy the Spring Fling S ..read more

  What could be better? Fabrics! Accuquilt! Party prizes! Join us at the Accuquilt Farm to Sewing Table party tomorrow! You can register for the party RIGHT HERE!! The folks at Michael Miller fabrics and the team at Accuquilt will have surprises for kids and adults, and the chance to win a giveaway! Be sure to join in the fun at noon Central time! See you there ..read more

In an earlier post, I pointed all of you awesome, talented, shining stars to Jacquelynne Steves' web site, where she offered a discounted price on some adorable embroidery patterns, to benefit the "Convoy of Hope" effort to provide food for folks across the globe.   These particular patterns are still available on her web site at this link: CLICK HERE!  And no, I don't get a single penny for your clicking through to see the digital patterns and goodies on her site, just the satisfaction of pointing you in the right direction to see all that creative fun! Those "holida ..read more

  In the midst of the wrapping paper, the thread and fabric, the tinsel, and the sugar cookies, can we stop a minute, you and I? I won't keep you long. I want to wish you a blessed, peaceful, and yes, a merry Christmas. Why? Because this is a time of year when so many people are sad. Some are depressed because they won't get many presents. Some are sad because they can't afford to give many presents. Some are sad because there is someone special in their life who won't be around this Christmas -- perhaps because they are estranged, or perhaps that person has passed away. They look ..read more

 Our friends at the Fat Quarter Shop are in the "let's have a sale" mood, too! Be sure to follow these links and see all the great savings!! Love ..read more

 I hope you will check out the sales and discounts at the Accuquilt Cyber Monday event! Yes, I will earn a tiny commission if you purchase there, but your price won't go up (NOT EVEN A SMIDGEON!), I promise! Some of the best discounts of the year!! Let the shopping begin!! Love ..read more

  I hope that all of you are warm and well fed at this wonderful time that we set aside for thanking God for all of His blessings! I'm so grateful for all of you who encourage me! I'm thankful, too, for those around Mr. Snoodles and me, who are like-minded patriots, truly grateful for the blessings of this amazing nation!  This has been a difficult year for everyone. I'm praying for those I know who are facing unemployment and trusting God to help them. Whether we are celebrating with family or with friends, or even if we are far from them, let's raise a cup of cider or a gla ..read more