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What's your favourite thing to spot on a woodland walk? I have to say I love mushrooms. Not on my plate, mind you, but I love spotting them in the ...

Have you ever looked at the tiles in a kitchen or bathroom in someone else's house and thought "that would make a great quilt pattern"? I know I ha...

Is there a new baby in the (extended) family or your circle of close friends? Or do you make charity quilts for young families? I have the perfect ...

When was the last time you went to the circus? Switzerland had a number of travelling circuses when I was growing up, so we went almost every year ...

I can't believe I have "spool" in my business name but have never designed a spool quilt block yet. It's high time to remedy that! Thanks to Quilt ...

This month's theme for Quilt Block Mania is Friendship, and what better way to catch up with a good friend than over a nice cup of tea or coffee? T...

We're taking a stroll through the neighbourhood this month at Quilt Block Mania. If you'd like to take a fun selfie on our walk, why not stop in fr...

Spring is coming in the northern hemisphere, although while some people are already posting pictures of their spring flowers, we still have a coupl...

What do you think of when you hear the word "Connections"? My first thought was trains. I don't know if it's the fact I grew up in Switzerland with...

Happy New Year! I'm back with Quilt Block Mania and we're celebrating the new year with a dessert buffet. This month I have a Cupcake quilt block f...

Are you looking forward to spending summer at the beach? We're unfortunately nowhere close to the ocean, so I'm living vicariously through all my f...

We saw our first butterfly of the season this past weekend! It's so nice to have them back and knowing that spring is definitely here and summer is...