Thank you for stopping by my website to read about The Cat’s Meow. I hope you are looking forward to all the holiday festivities. I am the last one to be ready in our house as I still have presents to wrap. This little wall hanging packs a powerful punch that will be fun in […]

Where did a name like Snail Away Home come from? It stems from the two blocks that make up the quilt. I was asked by Benartex to shake up the traditional Snail’s Trail Block and do a remix. What I ended up with are the two blocks found in the quilt which are published in […]

I am at an almost unheard of lull between projects. Consequently I have been contemplating all that has been accomplished the first half of this year. Most recently, I met up with my daughter, Andria, in Long Beach to attend the Quilt Festival International Long Beach 2023. It was especially wonderful to see my quilt, […]

Last year my daughter, Andria McCarty and I attended QuilCon 2022 and had so much fun we vowed to make it an annual event. This year we ventured to Atlanta, Georgia to attend QuiltCon 2023. QuiltCon is the largest modern quilt convention and draws quilts from all over the world. And even from Idaho! My […]

The Flying Geese block has long been a staple in quilt design. When I saw the explosion of colors in the fabrics presented to me for my first quarter project as a 2023 #BenartexAmbassador, I saw flying geese. Lots of them! It’s a simple block that packs a lot of punch. Let me take you […]

The Benartex Ambassador year is off to a great start! Our first group project was to create a Benartex “X” tote and I am seeing so many fun variations that showcase each designer’s style. We were each sent a different fabric line which creates some fun variety. I was lucky enough to be sent Marbella […]

It is frigid outside in most of the country today. Idaho is no exception. With that in mind, I am sending warmest Christmas greetings your way and hopeful wishes for the New Year. For me, this is the time of the year that I am both looking backward and forward at the same time. I […]

In our home, the holiday season is officially over when the homemade cinnamon bread is gone. I make two loaves on Christmas Eve. One loaf is shared with the family and enjoyed on Christmas morning. The other loaf is frozen and brought out for New Year’s Day. My husband and I get to savor this […]

I remember August being the last month to play outside before the fall school term started. Back then school didn’t start until the day after Labor Day. We didn’t care that it was hot. We couldn’t wait until dark to play our favorite game of Kick the Can. While we can’t relive those carefree childhood […]