Hello Everyone,
This week, I'm shining a spotlight on Stardance—a wonderfully scrappy quilt pattern designed to make the most of your treasured fabric stash. With clear, detailed instructions and step-by-step illustrations using fabrics from my Hearthstone and Gentry's Mill lines by Marcus Fabrics, Stardance guides you every stitch of the way. You can find the discounted pattern HERE.
One thoughtful touch: each direction page includes space to attach your own chosen fabric scraps, making organization effortless as you sew. I loved to be organized.....but you'd never know it if you saw my sewing room!
And of course, the pattern features my signature block layout sheet—the true map to your success. If you love turning scraps into stars, Stardance is the perfect way to let your creativity dance across the quilt top. The block layout sheet includes the measurements and graphic of the exact size the components need to be. If the piece doesn't fit, you'll know it immediately and can adjust accordingly. The block layout sheet also includes the pressing directions. If your block goes together seamlessly, you are more likely to finish the quilt.
After a full and bustling week down in the Bay Area, it was a breath of fresh mountain air to come home and unwind. We spent a beautiful evening enjoying tri-tip sandwiches expertly grilled by our local firefighters, all while tapping our toes to the live music. The band, fittingly named Burn Permit, played for the fundraiser—clever name.
Mr. Joe took command of the smoker this Fourth of July with an 8-pound pork butt, and let’s just say—I haven’t needed to set foot in the kitchen since. The mouthwatering aroma wafted through the neighborhood all day long. The real twist? He found a recipe that called for basting the pork every 45 minutes with cherry-flavored Dr. Pepper. It was bold, a little quirky, and absolutely delicious.
The summer crowd has poured in this week, bringing a surge of traffic and energy to our quiet mountain street and community. Sadly, with it came heartbreak—one of the three bear cubs we've been watching was struck and killed by a speeding car right on our street about five cabins down the road. It’s been a tough reminder of how quickly things can change. We mountain folks tend to drive with a watchful eye, knowing that wildlife can appear in a flash. But the faster pace and unfamiliarity with these roads are taking a toll. A couple of years ago, a large bear ran right in front of my sister's car as she was driving up the hill. Her vigilance paid off and the bear scampered off into the woods unscathed.
I have a Zoom meeting with Marcus Fabrics this week to discuss two more fabric lines. It is so exciting to see my ideas come to life!
Here's a toast to 'to-do' lists! I have a full to-do list this week. I find I have to 'write it down' to keep me on task.
Soon,
Lynn
I love doing your quilts with the scrappy look. It's amazing what you can do with the fabrics. Try BBQing a hangar steak, it is great and so tender. Check with your local butcher to get it. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYes! We can get hangar steaks at the market in Murphys. They are delicious.
DeleteI too, live in the mountains and this weekend is the biggest and busiest of the year with a wonderful fireworks show over the lake. We have the same problems that you face when the "flatlanders" and tourists come. Most locals shop and feul up ahead of time and keep a low profile. Safer that way.
ReplyDeleteWe both should consider ourselves lucky to live in a place that so many people want to visit or little piece of heaven.
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