You’ve probably heard this phrase if you’re a quilter: “if life gives you scraps, make a quilt”. And if you’re a quilter you get the meaning, but seriously, that pile (and bags, and totes, and boxes) of scraps can become an ever-increasing, constantly growing mountain...

Quilts are a blessing to give and receive. They give comfort, warmth, security and a feeling of being loved. Giving a quilt is not only a blessing of love and warmth to the recipient; it brings joy to the giver as well. Thus, the gift of a quilt is a double blessing....

I believe there is no greater fun and satisfaction for a dedicated quilter than to spend time at a sewing getaway. To be among like-minded sewists who “get it” is invigorating, challenging and very fulfilling. Our quilting souls need the company of other quilters! But...

I’m about to reveal to you a proven secret on how to complete your quilt projects quicker. The end result will bring happiness to you to see those beautiful finished quilts displayed in your home, or smiles to others when they receive one of your quilts as a gift. I...

Check out our list of quilt retreat productivity tips to make sure that you get the most out of your quilting trip!   Having your projects cut out when you come to a quilt retreat is probably the number one productivity tip I can give you. The cutting out process...

Quilting is Art. From the time you are intrigued by a pattern design and start picking out your colors, to sewing the many pieces together into a precise mirage of blocks and choosing a pattern to quilt it all together, it becomes art whether it is hung on a wall or...

Prairie Flower House sits beside a meadow of wildflowers in beautiful, rural NW Missouri and provides all the comforts and amenities for a productive time sewing. Sewers have their own 6’ work table with power outlets, ergonomic rolling chair and Ott work light....

I’ve said to my friend, RaVae, many times, “we need a retreat house”. We love planning and putting on retreats. We’ve hosted fund raising retreats for our Project Linus chapter for the past few years, and with each one I think I’ve made that comment without ever...

Do you enjoy sewing with friends? For me, when I get to a retreat and start sewing, it’s like I’ve settled into my Happy Zone. There’s a camaraderie among quilters that the rest of the world just doesn’t get. We encourage. We inspire. We celebrate each other’s...