Falling Rainbow Pillow Cover

The Eyes have it...

Happy Friday! There are two things to share today - one a tip and the other a funny story about hats. First the Tip Jar - Needles.  If you sew, you use needles.  Hand or machine - maybe both.  You know they come in different types and sizes, and you know that unlike thread, the bigger the number, the bigger the needle.  Depending on your machine, the flat side of the shank goes to the back or to the side - affecting whether the eye is open from front-to-back or side-to-side.  It always messes me up when I switch from Bern to Feather.

Jewel Toss Quilt

Jewel Toss Quilt

Taking it on the Road: Quilt Museums

Last week I wrote about traipsing through the countryside to enjoy barn quilts (and lots of readers added comments about barn quilts near them—be sure to check them out for barn quilts near you). This week I’m still thinking about quilts and vacation, but this time it’s quilt museums. Whether you make the museum your final destination or just stop on your way to visit the relatives, there are plenty of opportunities to see quilts around the country.

All Grown Up Irish Chain Quilt