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Sue’s Pillow by Guest Staff Blogger on October 24, 2013 You've seen the back of my pillow, here's the front. Read more »

Ho ho ho Christmas Banner by Guest Staff Blogger on October 23, 2013  Ho Ho Ho Christmas time is coming don't ya know! We've made it to week four of our 12 Weeks of Christmas countdown, and so far we've seen a beautiful embroidered pillow and two supper cute applique pillows. I thought I'd make something a little bit different. Read more »

It’s a Challenge! by Guest Staff Blogger on September 24, 2013 Confession time –as you may or may not know, I've spent most of this year making pillows... Read more »

Sunflower Pillow – A little success inspires madness… by Guest Staff Blogger on August 7, 2013 I made a pillow as one of the Gifty Galore Projects, that I am very pleased with. That inspired me to make another similar, but different pillow. Read on and see how the madness evolved. Read more »

Meet Sue, Pattern Designer at Connecting Threads by Guest Staff Blogger on May 8, 2013 I have the best job ever! Some of the others here may tell you that they have the best job, but really I do. I spend my day dreaming of fabric, quilts, and sewing projects. And I get paid to do that!!! Could it get any better? Well, yes, actually it does. Read more »

Ducks in a Row by Guest Staff Blogger on January 21, 2013 As you can see I have all my ducks in a row! But let me tell you, it took a little time getting them there. Read more »

Sew Many Things… by Guest Staff Blogger on July 27, 2012 Hello my name is Sue and I have a sewing problem. I just don't have enough room to store everything! I've tried not keeping scraps – but that's just wrong – so I keep scraps. I've tried to use up my stash. The only problem is I keep buying more. I've tried not buying more fabric unless it was for the project I was working on at the time, but there's always the next project in my mind and when you see the perfect fabric, well, you know, no fabric left behind! Read more »

Sunday Morning Quilts — a book review and giveaway by Guest Staff Blogger on April 30, 2012 This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated! Find out who won here: WINNERS I do love a good modern quilt. Thanks to Amanda Jean and Cheryl's Sunday Morning Quilts, I just might be a convert to "Scrap Modern Quilts!" C&T Publishing has been nice enough to provide us with 3 copies of this wonderful book to giveaway! Keep reading for more information on this book, and to find out how to enter! Read more »

S is for September…Calendar Block by Guest Staff Blogger on August 2, 2011 Here’s my September block. When I designed it I was thinking of last September where I spent it in Australia with my all my family there. We stayed at the beach that I spent many childhood vacations at. Read more »

Gifty Galore 2011: Phone Charger Valet by Guest Staff Blogger on July 27, 2011 Here's proof that I actually use the stuff I design. This is my bedside table complete with dust, and my phone charger valet. I keep my glasses in there at night, and my phone on charge. I find it stops the cat from pushing my glasses off the table onto the dog in the middle of the night. Trust me that's a great saving. Dog and cat politics in the middle of the night is no fun! Read more »