Inspired to Create

I’m inspired to create and it is usually to meet a need.  But, I love a great challenge.  I love color.  I love pattern.  I love contrast.  I love designing quilts.  I love designing quilt blocks.  I design a quilt every day. I joined a FB group called QDAD,...

Barn Quilts

Annie McHugs designs and sells Barn Quilts.  It’s a shared effort with my wonderful hubby who we call Hoot.  Why do I call him Hoot?  Because years ago he made me laugh and I said, “You are a hoot.”    I paused.  I thought about it.  I said, “No child can say my first...

Inspiration and Happy Surprises

Just this morning, while thinking, “I’m in the mood to write but I need an inspiration”,  I took the clip out of my hair…which promptly popped out of my hand, landed on the floor tile, bounced across the room as if a giant magnet was pulling it and it popped perfectly...
DIY:  Lint Roller Repurposed into a Thread Catcher

DIY: Lint Roller Repurposed into a Thread Catcher

When asked “What’s your best time-saving tip for sewing?”  I often say “a lint roller repurposed into a thread catcher”. Here’s how I do it: a)   I start with a lint roller.  Yes, the one that costs less than $3.00. b)  Cut the sheets lengthwise to remove...