Life has been too crazy to be crafty lately. I'm forcing myself back on track, and bought some fabric today, as if I need more. But I had absolutely nothing in the colors I needed, so off to Patches Etc. I went!

The quilt pattern I am working on is based on a book series by Jennifer Chiverini, the Elm Creek Quilts series. There are fourteen books, starting with the Quilter's Apprentice and most recently The Lost Quilter, which came out a few weeks ago. There are three books of patterns that go with the books. The one I am working on is a christmas cactus, from the book The Christmas quilt. I also want to try the feathered stars!I've read all 14 novels in just over 6 weeks, and am on my second book of patterns. I love this series, it makes me creative again.