Posts by Ally Lundgren
Mile Long Pie
Mile Long Pie Some family recipes become traditions without anyone really knowing how they got their name, and this is one of them. This is Grandma Marilyn’s famous Mile Long Pie. To this day, I have no idea why it’s called Mile Long Pie; it isn’t a mile long, and it definitely isn’t a pie!…
Read MoreOne Purse. One Girl. One Powerful Difference!
One Purse. One Girl. One Powerful Difference! For many quilters, sewing is about more than fabric and thread. It is a way to create something beautiful, share a gift, and use a creative passion to bless others. For thousands of quilters around the world, this opportunity comes through a simple crossbody purse. But in…
Read MoreStitching Across the Campground
How One Minnesota Quilter Is Bringing RV Quilters Together I’ll admit it, I have a dedicated sewing room, and I still worry about keeping my fabric clean. So when I first heard there was an entire Facebook community dedicated to RV quilting, I had questions. Lots of them. How do you keep your fabric clean?…
Read MoreThe Heart Behind Primitive Gatherings
The Heart Behind Primitive Gatherings Meet Lisa Bongean Sometimes life’s biggest passions begin in the most unexpected places. For Lisa Bongean, owner and founder of Primitive Gatherings, it all started one Saturday morning while waiting at swimming lessons. Sitting nearby was a woman quietly hand quilting a patchwork baby quilt. Curious about how simple pieces…
Read MoreMore Than a Magazine
More Than A Magazine Dear Quilting Friends, When we dreamed up Press Quilt, we hoped quilters would enjoy it. What we never imagined was the overwhelming response we’ve received over these first two issues. Your emails, letters, social media comments, and conversations at quilt shops have been incredibly encouraging. Time after time, we hear, “I…
Read MoreCopy of Quilt. Eat. Repeat. Kathy’s Salsa
Kathy’s Salsa You probably don’t know Cousin Kathy, but after one bite of this salsa, you’ll be glad I do. Kathy shared this recipe years ago, and it has become one of the snacks I always make for weekend quilt retreats. It’s the perfect “grab-a-bite-between-blocks” treat for full days of quilting, late-night sewing, and those…
Read MoreWrapping Veterans in Comfort
Wrapping Veterans in Comfort: The Mission of Quilts of Valor Quilters have always been some of the most generous people I know. They give their time freely, create with purpose, and somehow always seem willing to help when there is a need. Whether it is making comfort quilts after a tragedy, stitching baby quilts for…
Read MoreQuilt In A Day a Legacy That Lasts a Lifetime
Quilt in a Day and a Legacy That Lasts a Lifetime What started as a new job out of desperation quickly turned Eleanor Burns into a well-known name in the quilting industry. The former teacher from Pennsylvania had no idea that a small job opportunity in California would boost her into the popularity she has…
Read MoreSue Penn Painting Joy Into Fabric
Sue Penn: Painting Joy Into Fabric For fabric designer Sue Penn, the path to a life in color didn’t begin with a grand plan, it started with a love of art, a supportive grandmother, and a bold conversation at Quilt Market that changed everything. Growing up in Wisconsin, Sue was drawn to creativity from an…
Read MoreThe Momentum Is Building
The Momentum is Building Dear Quilting Friends, When we launched the very first issue of Press Quilt, we hoped it would find its way into the hands of quilters who love quilting as much as we do. What we didn’t expect was just how quickly the excitement would spread. The messages, subscriptions, kind words, and…
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