Category Archives: Quilting

Halloween Strips for the Quilt Box!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Every time I see my Josie Girl, her first questions are:  Did you bring me any scraps? and Did you bring me a book? The answer is always YES!!  This time I had a beautiful pile of Halloween strips of … Continue reading →

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Making 52 Pillowcases for a Family Reunion!

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My friend, Marsha Livingstone was in a pickle.  With 2 weeks to go, she decided to make 52 pillowcases for all of her kids and grandkids for a family reunion.  She called asking my advice, so I told her how … Continue reading →

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Josie and Margot Make Quilts

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

A Quilt Box for my Josie Girl! A couple of years ago I sent a Quilt Box to Josie.  She has loved sending me photos of quilts she’s created on pieces of paper.  This week I got these adorable videos … Continue reading →

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Back to Quilting and some Coco Pud Treats

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Do I remember how to make quilts?  Found these blocks in a stack where I left them before going to Germany.  I’m trying to ease my way back into my fabric world.  There is something so therapeutic about putting pieces … Continue reading →

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Blanket Stories — BYU Museum of Art

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Another exhibit at the BYU MOA caught my eye as I was leaving this evening.  I immediately thought about my quilts–there are about this many.  The idea of this display was fascinating to me.  It’s a beautiful history of blankets … Continue reading →

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The End of the Joann Fabric Store Era

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

When I first started quilting in 1992 or so, there were two Orem stores where quilters shopped:  JoAnn and Fantastic Fabrics on State Street in Orem.  I took my first quilting class from Penny Stephenson at Fantastic Fabrics.  My new … Continue reading →

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Reunited with my Wednesday Quilt Group

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It feels like my life is falling back into my places here, as I reunite with old friends I’ve been away from.  It’s a good feeling.  I’ve missed so many dear friends.

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Claire Makes a Quilt

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Claire had fun making quilts for two of her girlfriends while she was here.  There wasn’t much time (with her work schedule), so we picked a quick and easy pattern she could whip up in her evenings. Here’s a tutorial … Continue reading →

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The clearing of the ping pong table. WHAT WAS HE THINKING???

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

          Our kids and grandkids share their lives with us on Snapchat.  Every night right before we turn the lights out John and I hover together over one of our phones to watch the chats that … Continue reading →

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Midway Quilters, saying farewell for awhile

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Who would have thought a few months ago when we started this little quilt group, that we’d all become such dear friends so quickly!  Today we met at the home of Kristen Sumsion in Park City.  She is a delight!  … Continue reading →

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