Catching You Up...

Good Morning!
I know it's been a while...
With each day getting lighter, longer & warmer, I'm getting closer to my easier season!
Until my electricity options change, I've learnt to live with a much lesser amount than most.
I also have to use more of my time on keeping this place heated...especially hard when you run out of seasoned wood - way too early!
Because of that some things do not get the attention evenly throughout the year, and blogging was one of those activities, this winter.
I don't 'have' to blog, and since it's written online, it's the power & time it takes.
And of course I feel it's more important to give priority to all the new quilts I'm making - and the pattern writing/graphics.
[Those who also read my Off Grid Adventure Letters know all the issues I currently face.]
I'm not complaining - just explaining why I haven't been here much since last fall.

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I've been busy - grab your favourite beverage - here's what's new!

Emmett the Monkey Joins the Stuffies Baby Quilt Pattern Family

I'm still developing more designs for my Stuffies Baby Quilt Pattern Series.
Emmett the Monkey is the latest cutie to join the family.
[This quilt pattern is currently free to Members.]

You can see information about the whole Stuffies family here.

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Blue & White Tiles Quilt Pattern Series - in two sizes!

I'm currently working on block #3 of the new Blue & White Tiles quilt.
I'm making my 9 block quilt into a wall hanging, but I also give the templates & instructions for a larger version.
Block #2 is now free to members!
Learn more about this patchwork quilt here.

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If I Drive... Child Quilt Pattern Series & Companion eBook

This fun quilt series is chugging along - hehe.
There's now 5 blocks, with the next one coming soon!

[The Taxi pattern is currently free to Members.]
See more of the If I Drive... quilt blocks here.

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Storyland Child Quilt Pattern & Companion eBook

I've also made good progress on another quilt series.

This is the 5th block of the Storyland quilt, with the next one coming soon!

[The Baa, Baa Black Sheep pattern is currently free to Members.]

See all of the Storyland quilt blocks here.

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I'm so proud of Jackie Howard!

Last weekend her Victoriana Album quilt won Best of Show, 1st Place, & Viewers Choice , at the Piece-ful Harbor 2019 Quilt Show by the Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You can see Jackie & her quilt here.

She's inspired many to ask about making this quilt for themselves...

Which has encouraged me to re-offer this Stitch Along.

Victoriana Album Quilt Stitch Along

This 18-month Heirloom Album quilt Stitch Along

for non-expiring Victoriana Quilt Designs Members, will begin June, 2019.

Each month you can download a new block and appliqué your treasure as we go.

You will need to register (email me), to join the Stitch Along.

The registration confirmation email includes the fabric information.

Please Note:

Non-expiring Members will need to register to receive this Quilt Pattern Free (a $25 value) & Join this Stitch Along!

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A Novel Idea Bookcase Quilt

I'm loving my A Novel Idea bookcase quilt!
It turned out exactly as I imagined it.

The final tutorial is online here.
It includes a good keeping track tip and my favourite way to sew my sashing & borders for a finer finish.

And stay tuned for my next free Block of the Month!

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Thank You Mini Quilts

I was able to add a fourth Thank You Mini Quilt - for a Nurse or Team of Health Care workers.
These quilt patterns are always free to Members, and can be found here.

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Quilt Pattern Designs by Benita Skinner from Victoriana Quilt Designs

I've now added my 2013 Quilts here.

See the whole quilt pattern directory here.

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Thanks for your interest - I love knowing we're...

See more of the quilty inspirations I put online for sharing!

Happy Weekend Stitching!

Happy Quilting Day!

Though I've not been able to post recently...I had to today, to wish you all

Happy Quilting Day!

Will you be treating yourself to some stitching today?

Enjoy!

'Sew' Much News

I'm very excited about this Fabric Bingo Game I've planned...

Come join the Quilting Day fun!

Note: You need to send your entry before it's too late to enter.

It must arrive in my mail no later than March 15th.

The complete information is here.

Please Note: I've cancelled this event, because not a single person signed up to play!

I'm pleased to say that I've had good progress since I wrote last.

Did you see all the new quilt patterns I've added?

You can see my February Update here.

And the 3 book blocks from Row #3, of my A Novel Idea Block of the month
is now online here.

I've a full sunny afternoon...so I'll be at the sewing machine...

Happy Stitching!

My 2018 Best Sellers!

This will be the first time I get to include my Best Sellers list on my blog...though I've featured them each year in January, on my social media accounts.
Another reason to love having this place to share and keep these details about Victoriana Quilt Designs!

[Clicking the pictures will take you directly to that pattern page.]

My Patchwork Sewing Machine cover is back on the list...

More pictures & details about this 'sew pretty' pattern available here.

Next comes the Scrap Happy Baby Ribbons pattern, which continues to be very popular, because it's pretty and my instructions make it 'sew' easy, with everything figured out!

Details here.

Down to the third highest seller - Scraps Galore

You cut the squares and my easy plan with directions take care of everything else!

Scraps Galore 2 is my newest scrap quilt design...and it made it to the number two spot last year!

And the #1 2018 Best Seller was...

The Stuffies Family - With Gerome the Giraffe ahead of the rest.

You can see them all here.

Emmett the Monkey is coming soon! 

Anyone interested in a virtual Stuffies Stitch Along later this year? 

I have two 'layouts' for baby quilts now.

I'm thinking of combining a bunch of them into an even larger 'junior' quilt.

Would you be interested in those directions?

Let me know, so I can plan...

Happy 2019 Stitching!

My Off Grid Adventure Letters

Two people, in the last few days, have asked me about My Off Grid Adventure Letters...The Adventure Continues posts, and why it's only available to my Members.

I did move it to that section a few years ago because I now live alone, and it became unsafe for me to continue posting about my life – open for anyone to read.

If you'd like to read my posts about living off-grid in a forest, you can buy a Membership (which is now non-expiring) as a way to be able to read what I post, even if you don't use the quilt pattern part.

I did think of removing it completely, but after much encouragement I decided to give my sweet Members access – as they are the ones who best support my living here. 

January Offer: If you join this month I’ll gift you the pdf ‘book’ I’ve made up of the first 3 years I lived here - [The original 'My Off Grid Adventure Letters'], which I have for sale on my site.

[Please send me a note after you join that you'd like a copy.]

Thanks for your interest!

Happy New Year

May all your stitching be straight ahead!

My January Update is now online.

I've made a list of what I want to share with you throughout 2019...

If you've enjoyed all I've brought you since 2001, you'll love what's coming!

The next row for my A Novel Idea is available.
The Crazy Quilt Monthly Memories series is beginning.

Read all that's new today here:

If you've not yet treated yourself to my non-expiring quilt pattern Membership - today would be a good day!

Then you'd never miss any of the Membership Bonuses again. :)

We're Happy Stitching in 2019!