decorated carrot cake on a bunny rabbit cake platecloseup of sugared berries
RECIPES
colorful graphic printed napkin on a plateA tall stack of beautifully wrapped fat quarters
SEWING
Heart quilt block displayed on a rustic fencea mini quilt sewn in the ribbon star block pattern
CRAFTS
a smaller pot filled with split leaf philodendron plantsa white ceramic container holds a blooming air plant
GARDENING
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Great Tips

I really appreciate how thorough you are! I’m a beginner quilter although I got started really late… I’m a RN and had to retire first so I’d have the time but having all the tips you give are great.
Sharon S.
Retired RN

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Love your videos and your projects. Thank you so much for sharing!
Each one brightens my day and distracts me from the insanity in our world.
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Beautiful Projects

These napkins are so beautiful. Once again, each and every stitch of your sewing is impeccable. We love all of the cool fabric patterns you showed; you always find the best stuff to work with.
Mitch & Phillip
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a tray of 12 chocolate peanut butter no back cookies

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

golden mac and cheese in a red bowl

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

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Rice Krispie Treats