Down on the Farm….

Jessie daughter of Orange Head What’s been keeping me busy????? The lazy days of summer are finally here. Yes, the winters are long and I do so much look forward to these sunny summer days. But really they are anything but lazy. In spite of appearances….. Daisy daughter of Mary Jane Daisy daughter […]
Raccoon Quilt

You ever get that feeling….. Like someone is watching you? It’s been that kind of week for me. These sneaky looking raccoon blocks have eyes that seem to follow your every move. And I am especially fond of that one orange little raccoon! The fabrics are all from Northcott Fabrics. The backing and the prints are […]
Black Birds baby quilt

Thank you all so much for letting me know how much you like the Black Birds design. What a wonderful response I have been receiving through emails and comments left on my Let’s Bee Social post earlier this week. And on both my Facebook and Instagram feeds! You quilty peeps are the best! Something must […]
Rural Squirrel comes home

If you love something…. Set it free….. The Rural Squirrel in Northcott has made it’s way to QuiltCon2016….. And back again. But before making it’s way to sunny California, these squirrels made their way out to the old hay wagon for a midwinter photo shoot. This playful model is on his way down the right […]
Rural Squirrel in Cotton Couture

Round and round and round they go…. These squirrels are playing in the snow! A rare sighting indeed. I was particularly surprised to have been able to capture the Rural Squirrel frolicking in it’s natural habitat. A contributing factor may be that it has been an unusually mild winter this year. And that my previously […]
Rural Squirrel in Brown Neutrals

Round and round and round they go…. These squirrels are playing in the snow! One squirrel is running up a tree on the left….. One squirrel is running down a tree on the right….. And one squirrel is running across the ground on the bottom. It was fun choosing fabrics from my […]
Jungle Friends pattern release

Introducing Sew Fresh Quilts new pattern – Jungle Friends! I am so excited to have completed both the Twin and Baby size versions of the Jungle Friends pattern in time for a Friday finish! First and foremost, I want to thank those of you who have been eagerly awaiting the release of this pattern. All […]
Best 5 of 2015 and Plans for 2016

2015 has come and gone. A year of finishes and a year of firsts. Looking back through my gallery of finishes for the year as I prepared this post, has also prompted me to reflect on all the changes that have been a part of things here at Sew Fresh Quilts during the last 12 […]
Bee Pillow

Another quilted cushion…. This Bee pillow is another finish towards my goal of making a Handmade Holiday! I had previously made this block waaaayyyy back in August of 2013 and blogged about it. This was my one and only attempt at paper piecing and finished at 10″ x 10″. The Bee block was designed by […]
Wee Fox Cushions

I am definitely having a wonderful time working in my little “Santa’s Workshop” this month. Okay…. So I am really still hanging around in my own little sewing room. But it sure is starting to feel like I’m at the North Pole! B-r-r-r! This set of quilted cushions was made to match the Forest Friends […]