Hi… I’m Carole Anne Patterson and I love crafts, sewing, and creating quilts. I’m a longarmer who loves making quilts come to life.

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  • A Men’s Only Class

    A Men’s Only Class

    Yes, you read it right…this class is for the guys only but really it’s for the ladies in their lives. I thought this was a good idea to do a class for Men Only to give cards to the wonderful women in their lives. Just wanted to let you know so I could share how…

  • Card Challenges – Retro Sketch and Connie and Mary Color Challenge

    Card Challenges – Retro Sketch and Connie and Mary Color Challenge

    Retro Sketch Challenge RS207 and Create with Connie & Mary Color Challenge CCMC398     Dimensions: Watermelon Wonder Cardstock 8-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, 3-1/4″ x 4″ Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper 5-1/4″ x 4″ Watermelon Wonder and Mossy Meadow pattern with hearts Birthday Bouquet DSP 5-1/4″ x 2″ Mossy Meadow dot pattern Blushing Bride Cardstock 3-7/8″…

  • Down to the last second…GDP027 Chocolate Chip Thank You Card

    Down to the last second…GDP027 Chocolate Chip Thank You Card

    I really wanted to enter Global Design Project #027 and it’s in the last few minutes that I’m getting my card on the GDP site! I had the card made but then I went to pick up my son at the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station. He was at a Latin Convention in Los Angeles…yes, Latin…

  • “I’ve Got Your Number” Flash Cards & Game

    “I’ve Got Your Number” Flash Cards & Game

    Here’s a great flash card set and game called “I’ve Got Your Number” by a fellow designer Buffy Cooper over at Craft Project Central in the March section. To get all of the instructions and full photos, purchase a subscription for the month of March! You will receive access to ALL of the March projects, mine included. Please leave a…

  • Sale-A-Bration Countdown….Ideas?

    Sale-A-Bration Countdown….Ideas?

    Here are a few ideas from Stampin’ Up! How easy and adorable are these!!! Put in an order FAST or these products are gone… The Perfect Pairings Stamp Set is more than meets the eye—it’s nine pieces, but you can mix and match the greetings for endless possibilities! This set is awesome! Why? It’s great…

  • Craft Project Central Guest Designer…it’s ME!

    Craft Project Central Guest Designer…it’s ME!

     Yeah! Yippie! Hooray! I am sooooo excited to have been asked to be a Guest Designer at Craft Project Central in the month of March!!!  I’ve whipped up a very special group of projects and I called it “It’s All in the Punch” and you’ll figure out why when you hop on over to Craft Project Central…

  • On the Farm Puppet Gift Set – Julie Warnick

    On the Farm Puppet Gift Set – Julie Warnick

    Look at how cute this puppet set is AND you an make it yourself by following Julie’s instructions that you’ll receive when you subscribe to Craft Project Central for the Month of March. I know you’ll want this! Drop over and have a look at Julie’s project and leave her a comment, we love comments! Spring is on its…

  • It’s a Birthday Bouquet Card Set! by Liz Miller

    It’s a Birthday Bouquet Card Set! by Liz Miller

    Well, isn’t this a great gift for a friend and who doesn’t need Birthday Cards! Liz Miller created this beautiful group of cards, envelopes and a decorated box. Have a look at Craft Project Central and get yourself a subscription for March! Remember to drop over to Craft Project Central and leave a comment for Liz, we love comments!…

  • It’s California…March showers bring March flowers

    It’s California…March showers bring March flowers

    I am an immigrant to California, yes…an immigrant from Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada. When I was growing up it was April showers bring May flowers but since moving here 19 years ago, the weather is rather different. So, with El Nino bringing lots of rain lately; I decided to do a flower card with…

  • The Adventure Begins — Global Design Project #GDP026

    The Adventure Begins — Global Design Project #GDP026

    I love entering card challenges and this is a particularly interesting one. I wanted to keep the clean design in Teneale Williams’ sketch as well as keep the vertical design. For me, I don’t exactly have a set “style” of card making. It’s like my taste in music, or clothes,  I tend to be classic…

  • Inspiration from Stampin’ Up!

    Inspiration from Stampin’ Up!

    Sale-A-Bration’s Memories in the Making Project Life Specialty Card Collection is NOT just for Project Life books. Check out these adorable cards using the FREE specialty cards. How cute are they?!  It’s so easy, just use a few items from  your stash add stamps and make quick and beautiful cards. Look at the one on the right, how…

  • Home Sweet Home Wreath & Card – Christy Fulk

    Home Sweet Home Wreath & Card – Christy Fulk

    I love a beautiful wreath and if you do too, this is a perfect project to usher in Spring…yes, it really is coming. My new friend Christy Fulk‘s design is available at Craft Project Central for the month of March…subscribe and get a whole month of projects!!! Loving it! Remember to head over to CPC and leave a…