Run 4 Your 9 Lives
It’s the tail end of fall! working from stash… resulted in the crazy combination of fall leaves for the background These dogs all joining the chase Don’t worry!!! The cat gets away! These dogs were fun to piece but the pieces are tiny Here’s the back Quilted in variegated green
Cats on Fabrics
Hello again! And happy November! We’re still receiving incredible warm weather Perfect for a quick walk around the neighbourhood This Cats on Fabrics was a lovely project and I decided to use a solid for the background It was fun choosing the fabrics for the stacks Of course this is
August, September Mid October
I seem to rarely find the time to write a blog post anymore but here it is in the middle of October and so much has happened! Here are my latest pattern designs… After Dark finishes at 60” x 70” and features a spooky graveyard with tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, black
Down on the Farm
Introducing Down on the Farm! This new pattern is dear to me in so many ways. We moved from the farm eight years ago. You can read my post from 2016 and see our calves here… Down on the Farm Welcome to August! Have you been to the Busy
July Update and a new BOM Group
It’s me, Lorna! I am back! This is wonderful news! Have you heard about the Sew Along with Sew Fresh Quilts’ Facebook page? We are hosting a monthly free BOM. The Lighthouse panel from Busy Beach is the free block for July. Please join us here on Facebook! Sew
March April Mid May SALE
It’s me, Lorna! Been a while since I blogged But this month we’re having a SALE so I thought I better let you know. All PDF’s are $10 or less for the entire month of May. So why not treat yourself for Mother’s Day? Shop Now HERE https://sewfreshquilts.com/shop I am
January and Mid February
Hello again! It’s me, Lorna! Still going strong after 13 years…. These are my Silly Asses. They were a lot of fun to make… Yeehaw!!! Hang onto your hat! These lovely ladies and handsome gentlemen made for Western Style were also a blast to work on! And just in time
Happy New Year 2026!
Happy New Year!!!! Happy New Patterns!!! Mid Century Modern Material Girls are Fat Quarter friendly. I enjoyed making my blocks using a variety of backgrounds. I can’t wait to see how they’re going to look when I get them sewn together later! These Snow Angels were so much fun to
End of November
Fall will soon be winter here…. but I finally have all my Ducks in a Row. New Pattern!!! Capybaras was a special request… and is also a New Pattern!!! Red Pandas was ALSO a special request… and resulted in these TWO New Patterns!!! Both of these, Red Pandas above and
September and MidOctober
Every time you hear from me, I mentioned how busy life has been and that I have had trouble finding the time and motivation to write any blog posts. Nothing’s changed! This fall is in full swing! We moved into this house almost eight years ago. I’ve always hated the
July and MidAugust
Last you heard from me, I mentioned how busy life has been and that I have had trouble finding the time and motivation to write any blog posts. Nothing’s changed! This summer has flown by! I have been VERY busy working on new patterns. More Cows is shown at the
May & MidJune
Last you heard from me, I mentioned how busy life has been and that I have had trouble finding the time and motivation to write any blog posts. Nothing’s changed! I was very busy outside this spring… I added to my garden along the patio. Then I tore up the
April and Easter
Last you heard from me, I mentioned how busy life has been and that I have had trouble finding the time and motivation to write any blog posts. I wrote that blogpost in March. Maybe I can try to do a monthly update? This Easter Bunnies table runner quilt design
2025 is here and then some
Last you heard from me, I was in the midst of a sewing slump. Honestly, I have since been so busy with life that I have not been able to motivate myself to write any blog posts. Consider this a “catch up” post!!!! I have been sharing all of my
Take Time to Smell the Roses…
What’s the best way to get yourself out of a sewing slump? Sew something just for FUN!!! I recently shared the Dynamite Donkey that I made. This cute Guinea Pig also caught my eye and I had to make one! Prior to adopting our cat Fluffy, my daughter had a
Sewing Slump Solution
What’s the best way to get yourself out of a sewing slump? Well they say a change is as good as a rest. I decided to support a fellow small business owner by purchasing a few pdf patterns for stuffed animals. This Dynamite Donkey caught my eye and I had
Kittens in Kerchiefs
Here are my Kittens in Kerchiefs! These little kittens were fun to make! Mostly they’re orange cats, but a grey and a beige one were added for interest. Great way to use up scraps. I pieced this happy backing to brighten things up!!! My binding was a little short, so
Look at all those Chickens!
When I took my frogs to the old bridge for a photo shoot, I also brought along my Chickens! These little ladies are all lined up like roosting in a chicken coop! The blocks were fun to make as I had previously tested out the smaller size blocks for a
Ribbit! Frogs and More Frogs
I have been so busy this spring with gardening, but I finally got a chance to take my frogs to the old bridge for a photo shoot! I had so much fun creating these frogs and I can’t get over how cute their faces are! The blocks were fun to
Woven Toe Beans
I have never had so much help from my quilting assistant! He was such an inspiration! Woven Toe Beans was so much fun to make… that I made MORE toe beans for the back!!! Quilt finishes 3 sizes:Baby: 39” x 48” or Big: 58.5 x 72”Square: 55” x 55” Paw
