Camping quilts have a very particular kind of charm. They’re a little bit nostalgic, a little bit outdoorsy, and usually packed with the sort of motifs that make you want to sew first and organise the fabric scraps later. Campers, … Read More ...
String Quilt Ideas for Skinny Strips and Rotary-Cutting Leftovers Scraps
If your scrap bin is full of long, awkward little strips that are too narrow for regular patchwork but too nice to throw away, string quilting is your new best friend. These are the leftovers from trimming blocks, straightening edges, … Read More ...
Book Review: 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters
Every quilter has been there.
You’re halfway through a quilt top when the rotary cutter suddenly feels dull, your seam allowance starts wandering, the iron is too hot for that fabric, and somehow your thread has knotted itself into a … Read More ...
Quick Quilting Projects for the 4th of July
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a 4th of July quilt project that does not take over your entire sewing room, your dining table, and your sanity. I love a full-sized patriotic quilt as much as the next fabric-hoarding woman … Read More ...
Patriotic Quilted Placemats – A Festive Table Project for Summer Sewing
These patriotic quilted placemats are a cheerful red, white, and blue sewing project for 4th of July decorating, Memorial Day gatherings, Veterans Day tables, summer barbecues, and handmade holiday table settings.
If your dining table needs a little red, white, … Read More ...
Courtyard Garden Quilt Kit Review – A Classic Floral Quilt with Vintage Garden Charm
Every now and then a quilt kit appears that immediately feels like it belongs in a sun-filled cottage, draped over a wooden bench or folded neatly at the end of a guest bed. The Courtyard Garden Quilt Kit – Le … Read More ...
Celebrate the Spirit of the Southwest with These Stunning Indian Navajo Tribal Quilt Patterns
Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering … Read More ...
Inside the Book – New York Beauty blocks and Flying Geese
Some quilting books are all about quick weekend projects. Others feel more like a treasure trove of classic quilt designs, the kind you browse slowly with a cup of tea and a notepad nearby.
That’s exactly the feeling I … Read More ...
Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of Fabric – YES PLEASE!
A practical review of the Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ wide fabric yardage, perfect for quilters who love stash-building, backing fabric bargains, and surprise fabric finds. Best thing is, this box is currently on sale for … Read More ...
GO! Baby Zoo Animals Die Review – A Sweet AccuQuilt Pick for Baby Quilts
There are some quilting tools that just make you smile before you have even threaded the machine, and the GO! Baby Zoo Animals die from AccuQuilt is definitely one of them.
This sweet little appliqué die cuts the pieces for … Read More ...
Monday Precuts on Sale – Add This To Your Monday Routine
We all have routines that ground us: folding laundry on Sundays, watering plants midweek, sneaking in a little sewing whenever the house finally goes quiet. One of my favorite small rituals is checking the new Precut of the Week every … Read More ...
My 10 Most Used Quilting Tools (The Ones I Actually Reach For Every Time)
If you’ve ever searched “essential quilting tools” or “must-have quilting supplies for beginners,” you’ve probably seen lists that are… overwhelming.
Forty rulers. Twelve marking pens. Specialty gadgets you didn’t know existed five minutes ago.
After years of quilting (and yes, … Read More ...
Quilting by Hand Book Review: A Peek Inside This Modern Quilting Book
First Impressions of Quilting by Hand
There’s something quietly satisfying about sitting down with a new quilting book and just flipping through the pages. No pressure to start a project straight away — just browsing the photos, pausing on designs … Read More ...
Book Review: Scrap Quilts From Crumbs, Strips And Strings by Emily Bailey
If your fabric scrap bin has started breeding in the corner of your sewing room, Scrap Quilts From Crumbs, Strips And Strings by Emily Bailey might be exactly the gentle nudge you need. This practical quilting book turns leftover crumbs, … Read More ...
The Dazzling Beauty of these 35 Lone Star Quilt Patterns
Few quilt patterns capture the imagination quite like the Lone Star quilt. With its intricate design and bold geometric layout, this timeless pattern has been a favorite among quilters for generations. Whether you’re drawn to its mesmerizing symmetry, its potential … Read More ...