From Christmas at Bear's Paw Ranch, follow Eleanor Burns as she guides us through the creation of this wonderful Irish Holiday quilt using strips.  She also crafts a 'jolly jacket' for her dog, Peanut, and presents it all in her wonderful, entertaining style.

http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/free-video---irish-holiday-quilt-by-eleanor-burns.htm

Happy first day of Winter!

The start of winter—the winter solstice—is the darkest day of the year when the Sun reaches its most southern point in the sky at local noon. After this date, the days start getting "longer," i.e., the amount of daylight begins to increase.

The Riverdale Collection

The Riverdale "BUTTON" Collection is a beautiful series of pillows, wall hangings and tote patterns!

Each has a unique and gorgeous design featuring vintage sewing machines, scissors, and little quilt shops.

Sneak Peek at what's coming in 2017 from Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson from Benartex did it again with this beautiful new Christmas fabric collection coming April 2017:

A Festive Season

Festive cardinals, delicately outlined in gold metallic, holly leaves, sprinkled with gold - Jackie’s A Festive Season is a truly rich celebration of the season. Exquisite printing and vibrant colors are the hallmarks of this collection. With two panels to choose from: cardinals or ornaments, and a sumptuous assortment of coordinating textures, A Festive Season is sure to become a classic choice for holiday quilting and decorating.

Will be available here in 2017: A Festive Season

Well, it's started.....

Here at North Lake, when the lake starts to freeze over you know winter is starting.....

and get the boots out....