Spring greetings! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are accustomed to cold, rainy spring breaks. Much to our delight, we have had a stunning...

Happy new year! I am excited to announce my first quilt pattern, Sangria, and to introduce my official business name, Loved to Pieces. I cho...

From our hearts and paws to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season! Frankie, Christmas 2002

Nickel is now 1.5 years old and still has an abundance of energy. We know from experience that he won't slow down at all until he's ...

I have used lots of white thread this year, driven in part by the modern quilting trend of white or light gray fabrics used in the backgroun...

At our house, play time as well as dinner often begins with a robust nagging ritual. Here, Nickel has gotten bored and would very much like ...

Have you tried Karla Alexander's Split Seconds ruler ? I demonstrated this Creative Grids ruler last weekend at the Pine Needle open hou...

I have been sewing madly this summer preparing for exciting events at the Pine Needle this fall. The fall catalog is in the mail so I can no...

Our beloved Benny, March 2012 Harry and I had to euthanize Benny last Friday morning, July 13. His right hind leg had increasi...