
Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on … Read More ...
Patterns, patchworks and projects

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on … Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Ohio Star quilt block is one of those timeless designs that never goes out of style. It’s bold, graphic, and surprisingly beginner-friendly — once you understand the half-square triangle construction.
If you’ve been searching for how to make an … Read More ...

There’s something about nautical quilts that feels like a little holiday in fabric form. Sailboats, beach huts, whales, sea glass colours, lighthouses, and wavey coastal prints all have that breezy, summer-house charm that works just as well in a guest … Read More ...

Let’s have a real chat about scrap quilts.
If you’ve been quilting for more than five minutes, you probably have a scrap bin. Or three. Mine started as a cute little basket and somehow evolved into a full drawer … Read More ...

There’s something magical about spreading out a beautiful quilt under the open sky, sharing food, laughter, and sunshine with loved ones. A picnic quilt is more than just a blanket; it’s a companion for summer adventures, a statement piece for … Read More ...

If you’re new to quilting, choosing the right quilt layout can feel more confusing than sewing the blocks themselves. You’ve pieced your squares, pressed your seams, and suddenly you’re standing there thinking… How do I arrange this into an actual … Read More ...

If you’ve ever searched for how to make Flying Geese without waste, chances are you’ve already trimmed off a small pile of fabric corners and thought, “There has to be a better way.”
Good news — there is.
The no-waste … Read More ...

There’s something about tea-themed quilting that feels instantly comforting. It has that lovely mix of cottage charm, giftable small projects, and just enough whimsy to make a quilt feel personal without tipping into novelty overload. Tea and teacup designs also … Read More ...

There’s something deeply special about pulling out a patriotic quilt for Memorial Day or spreading one across the grass to watch 4th of July fireworks. Quilts carry stories and emotions stitched into every seam, and when you combine that with … Read More ...

One of the most confusing parts of planning a quilt is working out which block size to use. It sounds simple enough at first, until you start trying to figure out whether a 6-inch block is too small, whether a … Read More ...

Spring quilting projects always feel a little lighter and more playful than winter sewing. The colours shift to soft pastels, florals start creeping into fabric collections, and suddenly you’re seeing bunnies, tulips, and little garden-inspired blocks everywhere. Easter quilts are … Read More ...