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Warming Our World, Woodstock, IL (2026)

08/30/2026

Ever wonder what happens to Santa’s suit when it rips as he’s squeezing down a narrow chimney? Or when he indulges in too many of the cookies left out for him by children on Christmas Eve, and the buttons start to pop?

Well, Mrs. Claus, a gifted seamstress, had a practical solution to these mishaps. Inspired by the elves, who believed that a child “who sleeps under a quilt is covered with love,” she cut perfect undamaged patches out of Santa’s ruined suits. She gathered up some holiday fabrics and a single red velvet patch and created the first Santa suit quilt!

I’m big on traditions. It’s egg dying at Easter, visits to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch in the fall, the Happy Birthday tablecloth that gets trotted out for every family birthday meal, and the famous highly-competitive gingerbread house architectural event at Christmastime. Our family rarely misses one of these annual traditions.

So, when I first saw the hardcover children’s book, “The Santa Suit Quilt: A Tale of Christmas Magic,” accompanied by the fabric to make this quilt (including the all-important red velvet patch!), I just knew this was an opportunity to start a new tradition for the youngsters in your family!

Imagine sitting by a cozy fire, with cups of hot cocoa nearby, bringing out this book to read as Christmas approaches, and letting your little listeners see and feel a quilt with an actual piece of Santa’s suit! I really think this would create lasting memories, especially since the book and keepsake quilt could be saved and set aside for December-only story time.

This rag quilt is 38” by 46”; 100% cotton, except for the velvet patch; washed after completion to start the ragging process, remove sizing from the fabric, and ensure colorfastness.

$59, includes quilt and hardcover book. I realize this seems expensive, but the book, fabric, and laundering alone cost $47. The additional $12 is put toward a donation quilt. So far, with all your support, I’ve been able to donate more than 220 quilts to children’s hospitals and, at times, individual children undergoing lengthy hospital treatments. Thank you for your much-appreciated generosity. And merry Christmas, a little early...🎅🏼🤶🏻

08/24/2026

If you’re looking for some unique party favors to give out at your child’s birthday party, these handmade fabric marble mazes are a great option. The mazes are also popular among teachers who like to keep quiet fidget activities available in their classrooms.

Although I make several different sizes and designs, ranging from small and simple to larger and more challenging, these particular mazes are all the same: 8 1/2” by 10”. The size and difficulty level are perfect for ages 4 and up. Even older kids like working their way through the mazes!

Each maze starts as a hand-drawn design on graph paper. The design is sewn onto a 3-layer fabric pocket, double-stitched for durability, a marble is inserted, and then an extra seam is sewn around the edge to secure the marble in place. The pictures below show the mazes before sewing and my grandson helping with the final step, removing all the little bits of paper.

One side of each maze is patterned; the other side is a solid color, which makes it easier to actually see the lines of the maze. Triangles at the corners indicate where to start and stop.

The challenge is to move the marble through the maze using your hands and fingers. It’s a relaxing activity, perfect for kids who like to fidget, or for those times when boredom sets in and patience is required (a long car ride comes to mind).

Because the mazes contain a small marble, very young children should be supervised while playing. But, I guarantee this unique little treat will bring a smile to any child’s face! $2/each

07/27/2026

Perfect for the future buckeroo...

There’s just something about cowboys that kids find intriguing. The watercolor-like images on this quilt have a retro look and include a sheriff’s badge, a cowboy hat, a rocking horse, and a little boy happily riding his hobby horse. Colors include shades of brown, khaki, and aqua, with sashing and border in both a complementary speckled aqua blender and dark chocolate brown. The backing features a mottled medium brown blender fabric.

The blocks are larger than usual on this quilt because of the scale of the print. Too many of the images would be cut apart if smaller blocks were used.

Constructed of all-new materials; 100% lightweight quilter’s cotton fabric with a layer of flannel as batting; made in a pet-free home to minimize allergens; pre-washed to avoid future shrinkage and to ensure colorfastness. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly.

Measures 36” wide by 40” long. $35

07/13/2026

Just a simple rag quilt this week, no particular theme. I like working with bias plaid fabric because it’s more interesting than a standard plaid. Any child would love this toasty all-flannel blanket with a navy blue and pure white color scheme and just a touch of light taupe, perfect for tummy time or as a car seat or stroller throw.

Like all rag quilts, the blanket is clipped and raggedy on one side and smooth on the other. Each square is quilted with a layer of light flannel in the typical X-pattern, as well.

The quilt was assembled, the seams were clipped, and then it was machine-washed and dried to fluff it up and start the ragging process. The blanket will get softer and will shed fewer fibers with each subsequent wash.

Measures 33” wide by 39” long. All new materials; 100% cotton; made in a pet-free, smoke-free home to minimize allergens. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $35

07/07/2026

The quilter’s cotton llama fabric used in this quilt was created by two of my favorite designers, the mother-daughter team of Leanne Anderson and Kaytlyn Kuebler for Henry Glass Fabrics. It is part of their fabric collection called “Our Greatest Gift,” which celebrates that with new life, come new beginnings. It is a reminder to guard, keep safe, and teach life lessons to our children as they grow, and enjoy the adventures along the way. I like the story behind the creation of the fabric as much as the fabric itself, and it just seems so appropriate for a children’s quilt.

The front of the quilt features alternate squares of the designer llama fabric alongside squares of solid chocolate brown flannel, while the back is comprised of a checkerboard design of solid chocolate brown and cream flannel squares. Because this blanket uses a combination of flannel and quilter’s cotton, it is a bit more lightweight than some of my quilts and perfect for this time of year.

Like all rag quilts, the blanket is clipped and raggedy on one side and smooth on the other. Each square is individually quilted
in the typical x-pattern with a layer of lightweight flannel as batting.

The quilt was assembled, the seams were clipped, and then it was machine-washed and dried to fluff it up, ensure colorfastness, and start the ragging process. The blanket will get softer and will shed fewer fibers with each subsequent wash.

Measures 34” wide by 41” long, the perfect size for a comfort quilt, stroller throw, or tummy time mat; all new materials; 100% cotton. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $35

06/29/2026

Love the bright colors and patterns of this windowpane quilt, comprised of 12 blocks featuring zoo animals; sashed and bordered in green to accent the alligators and turtles. The backing is white microdots on bright orange, to complement the orange tigers and giraffes.

Measures 31” wide by 41” long. All new materials, 100% cotton with a layer of light flannel batting for a little loft and warmth. Pre-washed to avoid future shrinkage and remove fabric sizing, all seams over-stitched for durability and to prevent raveling, thread ends are hand-knotted and tied so there are no stray ends for little fingers to find. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $35

And remember, for each quilt purchased, a comparable one will be donated. So the quilt you gift to your loved one will in turn become a gift that brightens the day of a hospitalized child. It’s a win-win!

06/22/2026

Another sweet all-flannel rag quilt this week...

The front features colorful elephants 🐘 and turtles 🐢 on a white background, with alternating squares of white swirls on light pink. The back is a checkerboard design of the same pink and white swirl fabric alongside squares of deep pink.

Like all rag quilts, the blanket is clipped and raggedy on one side and smooth on the other. Each square is quilted with a layer of light flannel, as well.

The quilt was assembled, the seams were clipped, and then it was machine-washed and dried to fluff it up, ensure colorfastness, and start the ragging process. The blanket will get softer and will shed fewer fibers with each subsequent wash.

Measures 33” wide by 39” long, the perfect size for a stroller throw or tummy time; all new materials; 100% cotton; made in a pet-free, smoke-free home to minimize allergens. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $35

06/15/2026

What better way to welcome summer than a quilt covered in butterflies and flowers?

The front of this comfy flannel rag quilt features squares of the signature butterfly print, including the sentiment “you are loved,” on a bright white background, alternating with solid squares of vibrant deep sky blue. The flip side has squares of the same bright blue, alongside squares of solid lavender.

Like all rag quilts, this blanket is clipped and raggedy on one side and smooth on the other. Each square is quilted with a layer of light flannel, as well.

The quilt was assembled, the seams were clipped, and then it was machine-washed and dried to fluff it up and start the ragging process. The blanket will get softer and will shed fewer fibers with each subsequent wash.

Measures 33” wide by 39” long, the perfect size for a stroller throw or tummy time; all new materials; 100% cotton; made in a pet-free, smoke-free home to minimize allergens. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $35

05/17/2026

Something a little different...

This is an inlaid rag quilt with “caterpillar” seams between the blocks. You’d have to look closely to see that the Winnie the Pooh fabric squares are sewn onto the center of the khaki-colored homespun squares and are not included in the seams. That’s considered an inlay and allows the edges of the Pooh fabric to create additional fraying.

Those squares are then sandwiched with a light layer of ecru flannel and a bottom layer of the khaki homespun, and each square is quilted in the traditional “X” design. So now there are 4 layers of fabric but, because one layer is quilter’s cotton, two layers are homespun, and only one layer is the more substantial flannel batting, the quilt is surprisingly relatively lightweight and snuggly.

But I think the most interesting part of this quilt are the caterpillar seams, so-called because they do resemble fat fuzzy caterpillars. The clipped seams create a beautiful fringe because of the particular fabrics used.

The blanket was assembled, the seams were clipped, and then it was machine-washed and dried (twice) to fluff it up and start the ragging process. The blanket will get softer and will shed fewer fibers with each subsequent wash.

But be aware that, due to the extra raggediness of this method, the quilt will continue to fray a bit and you may find loose threads to clip now and then. Clipping the loose threads will not affect the durability of the quilt. I would suggest giving it a good shake before each use, just to make sure there are no threads for little fingers to find.

This type of blanket uses more fabric than my usual quilts, as a result of the extra layer, so it’s a bit more expensive. It also takes more time to create because my old reliable Singer is just not that speedy, nor am I.

Measures 32” wide by 38” long; 100% cotton; all new materials; made in a pet-free, smoke-free home to minimize allergens. Machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly. $47

04/16/2026

If you are a dog lover like me, this one’s for you! Designed by mother-daughter duo Leanne and Kaytlyn for Henry Glass Fabrics, this panel lists a dog breed for each letter of the alphabet. Who knew there were dog breed names beginning with the letters U, X, and Z?!? I sure didn’t.

What struck me about this fabric panel, besides the soulful eyes and adorable renderings of each dog, was the fact that so many of our most-loved breeds have origins from all around the world. From the Portuguese Water Dog and the Old English Sheepdog to the Havanese (Cuba) and Tibetan Spaniel...and don’t forget the Vizsla (Hungary) and Xoloitzcuintli (Mexico).

Each square was top-stitched, with all thread ends sunk within the quilt layers, so no random threads for little fingers to pull.Then the panel was bordered in turquoise and self-bound, double top-stitched, and backed in black with mini white paw prints.

Measures about 27” wide and almost 4’ long, quite a bit longer than most of my quilts; 100% cotton with a layer of flannel as batting for a bit of loft and weight, pre-washed, machine wash cool and gentle, tumble dry low, remove promptly.

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