One of my favorite things to do when we travel is to look up a few local quilt shops to visit during some of our downtimes! I’ll admit that 1) I am probably the only one in my family that enjoys this part of the trip… and 2) Any purchases and finds as my souvenir […]
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Sewing Room Face Lift: Planning Stages
I’m giving my sewing room a major facelift! Rather than wait until the end to show you the big reveal, I thought I would take you through the whole process! Come check it out!
What To Do With Leftover Quilt Batting Scraps
We usually have at least two leftover dinner nights in my house each week. We try to make use of what we have so it doesn’t go to waste. That’s the whole idea, right? Did you know that you can take the same principle and apply it to your sewing room? If you have leftover […]
10 Answers To The Most Popular Quilting Questions
Do you have quilting questions? Here are the answers to the 10 most popular questions quilters have! Plus links to free patterns and the know how to increase your quilting confidence and skills!
How To Maintain Your Creative Focus
Feeling like you have Shiny Object Syndrome? Check out these 5 tips to Maintain your Creative focus and be your MOST productive self!
What is a MugRug? (plus free patterns!)
It is a fairly regular occurrence around my house to see us sitting with a cup of tea and a snack while lazily reading a good book. We’re all bookworms at my house š My favorite quick quilting project for fellow cozy life enthusiasts and bookworms has got to be mug rug! “A what?” You […]
The BEST Fabric Marking Pens
The BEST Fabric Marking Pens! Check out this post where I’m giving you a review of my favorite trick in the sewing room currently. Its a review on a fabric writing pen. I’ve included a video and everything for you to truly see how they work!
What is Modern Quilting?
This question often comes up in conversation after I tell someone: “I am a modern quilter”… “So um what is ‘modern quilting’?” they ask. “What defines it from just regular quilting?” Is Modern Quilting special? Is it different? This is what we’re going to talk about today! I am a member of The Modern Quilt Guild. […]
Things are “Just Peachy” Quilt WIP
I had hoped to show you this fabric weeks ago because the second I saw it released, I ordered it online. Shipping was slightly delayed and all in good timing, it’s finally here for me to show to you. Look at how pretty that colorful fabric is?! Doesn’t it make your heart just sing a […]
Should You Pre-Wash Your Fabrics?
This is one of those questions where you’ll get a different opinion from each quilter you ask: Should you pre-wash your fabrics before you quilt? It could save you a lot of time if you don’t have to wash your fabric but it could cost you more time and frustration in the end if you […]
What are the most common quilt sizes?
We’ve talked a little bit recently about common quilt sizes. The hardest thing to understand is that these guidelines are just that… guidelines. But as a beginner quilter, you have to start somewhere right? Quilts come in all shapes and sizes. There is no “right” or “wrong” quilt size. As long as the quilt size […]
The Ultimate Guide To Quilt Backings
As quilters, we often spend so much time working on the quilt top. Getting the perfect piecing, spending time on the design work and the fabric choosing… There is so much to it! – But what about the back of your quilt? Today I’m going to talk about just that. This is the Ultimate Guide […]
