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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  • One Sheet Wonder

    One Sheet Wonder

    Well, I’ve finally tried a “One Sheet Wonder” and I managed to get a TON of cards out of one piece. Well I got eight, maybe that’s not a ton but it’s a lot!  Maybe I went a little overboard on the description of a ton…hahaha. This is also a Sneak Peek of a new…

  • Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

    Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble by Buffy Cooper

    Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble!   Isn’t this beautiful? Buffy Cooper did a spectacular job on this set and everyone’s birthday is special but this makes it more special…yes that’s possible! The banner could be used for many years to come! To visit Buffy’s page click here. If you want the instructions-complete with pictures-go to Craft Project Central and…

  • Confirmation

    Confirmation

    I’m entering this from my iPhone so it’s different from my usual posts. Hope you enjoy and please leave a comment. My son needed Confirmation cards for friends so I put these together for him. Stampin’ UP! Products with the exception of the dove.  I used Gold foil, Gold Glimmer Paper, Gold Embossing Powder, Pearl…

  • What’s this? A Stepper Box & Card Gift Set

    What’s this? A Stepper Box & Card Gift Set

    Is this not adorable? Once again Yapha has set the bar high. Love t his one! Head over to Yapha Mason’s – BLOG – and get a closer look. OR head over to Craft Project Central and see what else we have for you. Get a Month’s membership for only $10 and you’ll receive ALL of the projects…

  • Watercolor Wash Mini Book & Bookmark Set

    Watercolor Wash Mini Book & Bookmark Set

    I love my mini books and so does my daughter. This is a great gift set for a friend, daughter, mother, grandmother and totally adaptable to other colors.  Adore this Michelle! Head on over to Michelle Wecksler’s site by clicking here to get the inside story. Head over to Craft Project Central, leave your comment for Buffy…

  • Teacher Appreciation Gifts – WOW

    Teacher Appreciation Gifts – WOW

    I am so busy with my daughter’s graduation from 8th Grade…it’s a HUGE deal at our school because they’ve been there since Kindergarten. There’s a Dinner/Dance this week, later in the month there’s Baccalaureate Mass and Breakfast and finishes with the Graduation Ceremony. HUGE, we even have a piper to take them into the church. I…

  • Craft Project Central – Diamond Anniversary Party!

    Craft Project Central – Diamond Anniversary Party!

    This Diamond Anniversary Party Ensemble is the first project in the Month of May and it’s by the talented Buffy Cooper.  Head over to Craft Project Central, leave your comment for Buffy on the project and subscribe for the month of May. You can also visit Buffy’s BLOG by going You will get this project PLUS…

  • Oh what a week!

    Oh what a week!

    On Stage Live 2016 has ended, great conference, I’m exhausted but can’t wait to share everything with my downline and my customers. Now I can’t share the catalog BUT I have so many swaps that the ideas will be flowing for weeks to come. I fly out in the morning headed to Reno to watch…

  • Weekly Deals are ending…Don’t miss out!

    Weekly Deals are ending…Don’t miss out!

    Yes it’s true–Weekly Deals are ending BUT they will be replaced by Special Offers. Special Offers will occur every few months, they’ll have more products and discount tiers. So exciting! Click here to shop in my store. Remember, every time you spend $50 before shipping and tax in my store, you will receive a flower sticker. What…

  • Stampin’ UP! Salt Lake City….

    Stampin’ UP! Salt Lake City….

    On Tuesday,  I’ll be leaving my hubby, kids and puppies to head to Salt Lake City for the Convention…I am a wee bit excited!!! I’ll try to post a bit from there to hold everyone over until I get back next week. Classes are up under EVENTS and there’ll be tons of classes in May but I haven’t…

  • It’s kinda messy in my studio today…

    It’s kinda messy in my studio today…

    Thought I would share my messy studio photos today. Good music, my Havanese puppies Hazel and Gunny, sunshine and a great big messy room…the creativity juices are flowing. I’m getting my swaps ready for transport on Tuesday to Salt Lake City. I can’t wait to hang with all of those creative minds for a few…

  • Wild West Inspired Masculine Thanks #GDP030

    Wild West Inspired Masculine Thanks #GDP030

    Please read through to the bottom because the card I made has a funny story attached to it and I had a great time with this Sketch. You’ll get an idea as to where my creative process was going with this card.  I’m tenacious…and decided to take another stroll around the Global Design Project Team’s Challenge…