by Jennifer Beckstrand | Jul 15, 2019 | Quilting Bee
| by Allison Sharp,Jennifer’s sister | Have you ever wanted a picnic quilt that looked bright and inviting on one side, but had durable, water-resistant fabric on the other? I have, so I decided to make one with a pieced top, polyester batting to resist water,...
by Jennifer Beckstrand | Apr 1, 2019 | Quilting Bee
| by Allison Sharp, Jennifer’s sister | I know: You’re thinking, first, who’s Joshua, and, second, how could he possibly dislike the beautiful quilt Allison wrote about last month? (Click here to see it again.) Joshua is my youngest son, and he does...
by Jennifer | Jan 21, 2019 | Family, Quilting Bee
I recently made a quilt for my friend’s new granddaughter. It is a really easy quilt to make. I should know because I’m not a master seamstress, and it was easy for me. And it turned out so cute! Here are the instructions I got from the fabric store. As...
by Jennifer | Dec 17, 2018 | Amish, Family, Quilting Bee
I absolutely love quilts. When I was growing up, my mom would often set up a quilt for my sisters and me to tie. We grew so close as a family as we tied quilts and visited with each other. One of the reasons I love quilts is because each quilt has a story to tell. I...
by Jennifer | Feb 19, 2018 | Family, Quilting Bee
By Allison Sharp: Jennifer’s sister I am thrilled to announce that I have another grandchild! There is nothing in the world that is better than a grandchild, and her birth means, obviously, that I got to make a baby quilt! Her mother requested something purple,...