Quilty Connections Blog

In the midst of life’s ups and downs, there is something deeply soothing about the rhythm of quilting. The gentle hum of the needle, the textures of fabric under your fingers, and the joy of seeing something beautiful come to life can bring a sense of calm and clarity. Quilting isn’t just about creating—it is about connecting. It allows us to slow down, focus on the present moment, and express emotions in a way words often cannot. For many, it becomes a form of meditation, helping to ease stress and bring balance to their days. Whether you are quilting, crocheting,...

Hello My Quilty Friends!   What a long three weeks it has been. It feels like a lifetime.   Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers, the cards and messages, your patience and grace.   The Little Shop Family is healing, and we have heard encouraging words from doctors.   The road to recovery is a long one, but we are looking at the future with optimism.   Many of you placed Little Shop orders last week, and I thank you.  I am working on these a little bit at a time.     Also, many of you...

Oct 1 My Dear Quilty Friends, I cannot thank you enough for all of your positive thoughts and support for The Little Shop Family. Your cards in the mail, your comments on Facebook and Instagram, your orders from Jenn's Favorite Quilty Things, and most of all, your continued patience. We are doing a little better every day. I am so thankful for each baby step forward. We learned this past week that we still need to be "on call," ready to head to the doctor's office on a moment's notice. They are still working to stabilize things. We are not...

And we have a plan.... The Hurry up and Wait is coming to an end.... The fixing and healing are on the calendar, and I am very glad for that. This week, Little Shop Lives continue, Monday through Thursday. This Friday will be the last Panera and Shipping Day...for a while. Not forever, just for a while. And then, I'll be on a hiatus for the remainder of September. The "bridge" that I've been talking about - the affiliate platform - will be the connection that helps The Little Shop Family during this upcoming time. You have helped me continue...

Quilt Shop Families helping Quilt Shop Families!   A NEW Quilt Shop Co-Op (yes, it rhymes!) happening in Jenn's Favorite Quilty Things on Facebook August 19-24!   It all starts at 9am Eastern each morning, and will continue every hour on the hour through 9pm each night! I'll be posting pictures, links, and videos of some of MY favorite things from my friends' websites! You'll see some quilt kits, lots of fabric, some limited quantity items, and even a few exclusive discount codes!   Mon, Aug 19 is Two Chicks Quilting Day! Tues, Aug 20 is Quilting Mayhem Day! Wed,...