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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:43:24 +0000Home a la modeHome ala modeTutorialmodamoda fabricsay it with wordsjelly rollpre cutsquilteasyfastquilter's gridquiltingDottie fabricChristmasGift Ideassimplethank you giftFamily Celebrationcharm packcoasterscraftymoda homevintage towelszippy bagsSalt Airaaothangela yostenbright colorschenilleflatsretroretro tableclothstate towelstestimonialvintage tableclothswall hangingzip bags4th of JulyBaker's twineBirthdayCandy bar pre cutCelebrate BannerChristamas craftClassic Crystal Point TurnerCrystal Crafter ApplicatorCurling Iron CoverFlannelHalloweenHoney BunJoyKate SpainLayer CakeMighty BrightNana's Sliced Bread Patchwork TowelsPeggyRecipeSwarovski Crystals 4mmThanksgivingbabybeatitudesbluebragging rightsbreast cancerbungle Junglecapechevroncrochet pot holderflag dayfriends indeedlakemasking tapepartyparty ideapatrioticpillowspvc pipequilt kitredreproductionreviewsassysassy jelly rollseam ripperstate tableclothstable gracetableclothteacher appreciationtowelingultra weftvanessa christensonvery berry tableclothvideovintagewhitewinterludeyou tubeHome a la modeFrench for "in the manner (or mode inspired) [of]," referring to the style in which a home is prepared.http://homealamode.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)Blogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-9134012235044428659Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:54:00 +00002015-08-26T11:54:21.574-05:00We've Moved... the blog We have moved our blog site - come over and visit our newly renovated site!  Just click HERE! http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/08/weve-moved-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-8005726338116927236Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +00002015-04-15T08:00:11.147-05:00beatitudesGift IdeasHome a la modeHome ala modesay it with wordstestimonialOur Beatitudes Panel and a Great FriendWe recently got a chance to visit with one of our amazing customers at a quilt show.  She mentioned that she had bought one of our panels to make a quilt for a friend.  Here is the story: When I saw it, I immediately thought of my friend Deb.  We've know each other since 9th grade - I say that's since God invented dirt, but Deb claims it's since the beginning of all time.  Wehttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-beatitudes-panel-and-great-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-3023046505101609737Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +00002015-03-31T08:00:00.070-05:00capeChristmasHome a la modeHome ala modemodamoda fabricTutorialKaylin the Amazing! I have an awesome in-law family (as you might know, Karen is my mother-in-law and partner in crime).  I'm married to the oldest of her 4 children, and 3 of them all decided to get married in a 5 month time frame.  Because of that, naturally we all had children together - there are 14 of them ranging from almost 13 down to 3-1/2.  Christmas time with all these kiddos are super funhttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/03/kaylin-amazing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-3654117161428740393Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +00002015-03-18T08:00:06.961-05:00masking tapepvc pipequilter's gridtestimonialultra weftCustomer Testimonial - She loves us!We received the sweetest email the other day from a great customer.  She met us at a quilt show not long ago, watched Karen's demo, and went right home and put her new knowledge and products to work. I received the ultra weft! I just want to tell you thanks for the easier way to put my quilt together with spray and pvc pipe! I actually put my california king quilt together that I had been http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/03/customer-testimonial-she-loves-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-7655073682893341152Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:55:00 +00002015-03-13T10:55:45.306-05:00Home a la modeHome ala modequiltquilter's gridquiltingTutorialQuilting is as Easy as... 1, 2, 3!Are you an admirer of quilts?  Do you long to wrap yourself up in a beautiful, warm creation that we made by you?  Can you sew a straight line?  Than with our 1, 2, 3 method, ANYONE (even you) can be a quilter! Supplies need: (3) 1-yard pieces of coordinating fabric Rotary Mat Rotary Cutter Ruler 3 Yard piece of Quilter's Grid Iron & Ironing board Sewing Machine Thread http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/03/quilting-is-as-easy-as-1-2-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-1113338853994253472Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:16:00 +00002015-03-05T11:16:42.746-06:00Murphy's Law for Quilters Need a giggle to warm you up on this snowy day?  We ran across this online and felt the need to share. Murphy's Law for Quilters by Judy Grow On any given day the number of employees in a quilt shop is inversely proportional to the number of customers needing quick attention. Every quilt will take twice as long as you expect and be ½ as beautiful (we are never satisfied) There http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/03/murphys-law-for-quilters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-9024481335736300304Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +00002015-02-17T10:00:04.521-06:00ChristmasHome a la modeHome ala modejelly rollmodamoda fabricpre cutssay it with wordsA Snuggly Quilt for my Dad My dad, like a lot of dads out there, is really hard to shop for.  So this year for Christmas, I wanted to do something for him besides just buying another gift card. When we got our "Generation Gap" panel in featuring the Pickles comic by Brian Crane, I just knew it would be perfect for my dad.  So, I got out some of my Moda Jelly Roll strips and other coordinating fabrics and http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-snuggly-quilt-for-my-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-3581510404312578626Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:20:00 +00002015-02-03T11:42:11.612-06:00breast cancerHome a la modeHome ala modemodamoda fabricquilter's gridsay it with wordsTutorialWhat Cancer CANNOT Do - Quilt TutorialHello Friends!  I have come up with a quick, easy, and fun quilt tutorial for all those wonderful quilters out there!  Even if you aren't an expert, this is a quilt that anyone who can sew a straight line can make :) Supplies: "What Cancer Cannot Do" fabric panel Approx. 1/2 yard of Dinky Dots - Pink Approx. 1/2 yard of Dinky Dots - Lime Green Approx 1 yard of Sew Many Ladies - Whitehttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-cancer-cannot-do-quilt-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-4117378593894652179Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:21:00 +00002015-01-08T10:21:09.788-06:00Happy Birthday (a little late) Just recently, our fearless leader Karen celebrated a wonderful birthday milestone (no need to mention which milestone, lol).  Her daughters got together and surprised her with Retro-Themed Roller Skating Birthday Party!  We had a blast and ACTUALLY managed to surprise her! Karen, with a few grandkids, singing "Happy Birthday" to her :) Her husband surprised her with some fun, http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-birthday-little-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-8730043905637775873Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:18:00 +00002015-01-05T10:18:15.867-06:00Karen has been sewing!!!  <!--[if gte mso 9]> http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/12/what-is-home-la-mode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-7621131767062941876Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +00002014-11-25T08:00:11.832-06:00Christmasmodamoda fabricquilt kitsay it with wordsTutorialwinterludeChristmas Manger Wall HangingAre you looking for a fun and easy Christmas project or gift?  Look no further!  We have created a beautiful wall hanging using our "Christmas Manger" panel and the Winterlude fabric line by Moda.  We have this kit for purchase on our website for $49.99 - it includes everything but the batting! <!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/11/christmas-manger-wall-hanging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-5098712532105305331Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:19:00 +00002014-11-21T10:19:43.797-06:00It's Been Awhile Sorry we have been away from the blog world for a little while - the ladies of Home a la mode have been traveling all over.  In the last 6 weeks, we have been to Oklahoma City for the Affair of the Heart show, and the to Houston for the International Quilt Festival, and we are in Tulsa this weekend for the Affair of the Heart show again :) We are busy making plans for the upcoming year.&http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/11/its-been-awhile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-4798432292939397019Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:55:00 +00002014-10-06T19:55:49.016-05:00Happy Birthday!A few weeks ago, my amazing god-daughter turned the big 18!!!  I can still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday.  She has grown into an beautiful young lady, both inside and out. She was my flower girl when she was 2-1/2 years old :) Since I wasn't a quilter when she was born, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to make a special quilt for her.  And what ahttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/10/happy-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-2498890213659437747Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:37:00 +00002014-09-04T10:37:04.369-05:00bragging rightsHome a la modeHome ala modemodamoda fabricPeggyquiltquiltingBragging Rights - PeggyAt our recent show for the Plano Quilt Guild, we got to see and visit with one of our good customers, Peggy.  She had told us that the fabric she bought from us at another one of our shows had turned into a beautiful Saw Tooth Log Cabin Quilt. And she was right.  Check out this GORGEOUS quilt she made using Moda Fabrics.  Along with the quilting done by Richard Larson, she now http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/09/bragging-rights-peggy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-953425372296277965Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:14:00 +00002014-08-27T10:14:07.929-05:00Back to School... Time to Sew! I want to start off my congratulating all the moms out there with kiddos in school.  WE DID IT!!!!  We made it through another summer with our kids and they are still alive.  I don't know about you, buy I really LOVE my kids.  But I also love dropping them off at school with their shiny new backpacks, ready to learn... and then heading to Starbucks with my BFF to enjoy a cuphttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/08/back-to-school-time-to-sew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-1216198136667171810Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:50:00 +00002014-08-20T12:50:37.730-05:00Our newest quilter, ClaireBelow is the story (short as it may be), written by my 11 year old about making her first quilt. One day, I made the mistake of saying "I'm bored" at my Granny's (Karen) house.  It was the 4th of July.  She gave me some grid and charm packs and told me I was going to make a quilt.  It took forever, but I was so happy to finish it.  I love how soft it is!  Sincerly, http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/08/our-newest-quilter-claire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-879728276955702577Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:16:00 +00002014-08-15T12:16:43.119-05:00Tablecloths to CurtainsWe LOVE hearing from our customers - especially when they send us pictures of what they have made!!! Check out what our friend, Susan, made with our Lakehouse Tablecloths :)   And here are her sweet comments: Hello! Just sending these photos so that you can see how darling the tablecloth “curtains” turned out in our cabin’s guest room. We bought these from you. They are darlinghttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/08/tablecloths-to-curtains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-1811794948614049974Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:57:00 +00002014-07-11T10:15:16.640-05:00aaothHome a la modeHome ala modemoda fabricmoda homeIt's Time for Another "Affair"Once again, the ladies of Home a la mode loaded up the trailer (a day early this time;)) and headed up north to the Tulsa Expo Center.  Being that this is one of the hottest shows we do, we were praying for cooler weather.  But as you all know, cooler weather in the south during the summer only comes with a rain storm.  So, we got a little wet unloading, but at least we didn't http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/07/its-time-for-another-affair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-971758892081132663Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:28:00 +00002014-06-30T10:28:26.138-05:00A quick, little 4th of July Bunting A few weeks ago, I stumbled across this adorable idea on Pinterest and decided to re-create for the upcoming Independence Day celebration!  It was tucked away in the back of my mind, but when I ran across the flags in the Dollar Section at Target, the idea was born. Supplies: Small fabric flags - I found these at Target and they were 3/$1 :) Burlap Jumbo Ric Rac Wonder Under Thread http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-quick-little-4th-of-july-bunting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-1593918592283830287Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:18:00 +00002014-06-20T10:22:46.389-05:00aaothHome a la modeHome ala modemoda fabricpre cutsquilter's gridsay it with wordsstate towelsAn "Affair" Texas-StyleMany of you have met us along our journey with the Affair of the Heart shows in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.  Well, the amazing people of Affair of the Heart decided to take that wonderful tradition south of the border (well, the Texas/Oklahoma border that is).   We have arrived, set up, and the doors are open!  Come out to the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio this weekend and http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/06/an-affair-texas-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-811751276941908250Fri, 16 May 2014 13:00:00 +00002014-05-18T19:07:49.556-05:00Home a la modeHome ala modemodamoda fabricmoda hometowelingTutorialvintage towelsTutorial: Toweling into Towels Have you ever seen our collection of toweling and thought "so cute, but what would I do with it?"  Well, here's one thing... you can make your own kitchen towels. SUPPLIES: 2 yards of the toweling of your choice.  Check out our selection here. Coordinating thread Twill tape or trim of your choice Iron and ironing board Rotary cutter Rotary mat Ruler Sewing machine STEPS: Take http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/05/tutorial-toweling-into-towels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-6995313892493852271Wed, 14 May 2014 22:01:00 +00002014-05-14T17:01:20.916-05:00The Perfect Little Summer Dress (and it's super easy) Recently, one of my adorable nieces celebrated her 4th birthday.  She truly believes she is a princess and insists on wearing dresses every day.  So, what is a better gift than a new dress.  I didn't really follow a pattern, but by using tips and tricks that I learned using Angela Yosten's Rags to Ruffles pattern. My girls thought is would be fun to make her a matching dress http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-perfect-little-summer-dress-and-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-8737157664590171837Sat, 03 May 2014 17:02:00 +00002014-05-19T08:47:05.139-05:00angela yostenflatsjelly rollmodamoda fabricsay it with wordstable graceTutorialTable Runner Tutorial Our "Say It With Words" panels are great for quilts - but here is another fabulous way to sew up some inspiration.  This table runner can be used on special occasions or even everyday. Supplies: "Table Grace" Say It With Words panel Jelly Roll of your choice - I used the "Flats" by Angela Yosten for Moda 1 yard of backing fabric 1 yard of Fusible Fleece Coordinating thread Rotary cutterhttp://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/02/table-runner-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675454017241897198.post-8348219962026810455Sat, 03 May 2014 16:06:00 +00002014-05-03T11:06:08.272-05:00FlannelHome a la modeHome ala modemodamoda fabricTutorialSnug up with a "Flannel Tonight" QuiltFor those of you who knew Karen back in her quilt shop days will remember the "Flannel Tonight" quilts that everyone HAD to make!  We finally got her to sit still long enough to write up a tutorial so we can share this great quilt pattern with all our friends. "Flannel Tonight" Quilt Supplies: Sewing Machine with Walking Foot Rotary Cutter Cutting Mat Square ruler 12-1/2" (or a 8" &http://homealamode.blogspot.com/2014/04/snug-up-with-flannel-tonight-quilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Home a la mode)0