Patterns, patchworks and projects
If you’ve ever tried quilting a full-size quilt on a domestic sewing machine, you know the struggle. The bunching. The wrestling. The awkward shoulder positions. The moment you question your life choices while shoving 8 pounds of fabric through a … Read More ...
If you’ve ever stood in your sewing room staring at a basket of fabric scraps thinking, “I should do something with these,” this article is for you.
Scrap quilts aren’t just practical — they’re often the most joyful quilts we … Read More ...
There comes a moment in every quilter’s life when the scrap bin starts judging you.
It’s overflowing. It’s slightly chaotic. And yet… you can’t throw any of it away because “that tiny floral might be perfect one day.”
If you’ve … Read More ...
If you’ve ever stood at the fabric counter doing mental maths while trying not to look confused, you are definitely not alone. Fabric yardage conversions sound simple until you’re halfway through a project, your pattern says you need 5/8 yard, … Read More ...
If there’s one thing quilters love almost as much as Halloween itself, it’s the chance to stock up on deliciously spooky fabrics before the season sneaks up on us. And if you’re anything like me, those October projects always seem … Read More ...
If you’ve got a basket of long skinny fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, string quilt blocks are your answer.
String quilting is one of the easiest and most forgiving scrap quilt techniques. It uses narrow … Read More ...
If pumpkins and black cats feel a little expected, skull-themed quilts bring a darker, bolder edge to Halloween sewing. Some lean full gothic, some pick up Day of the Dead colour and floral details, and others feel more modern and … Read More ...
There’s something magical about quilt patterns that have stood the test of time, and the Old Maid’s Puzzle quilt block is no exception. This classic design, with its intricate geometry and timeless appeal, has captured the hearts of quilters for … Read More ...
Autumn quilting always seems to start the same way in my sewing room. I pull out a few orange scraps, add some warm neutrals, and suddenly I’m sewing pumpkins.
Pumpkin blocks are one of those quilt designs that work beautifully … Read More ...
If your scrap bin is overflowing with leftover quilt blocks, odd strips, favorite florals, and those “too pretty to toss” bits of fabric, quilted bags are such a satisfying way to use them up. They’re practical, giftable, and a lovely … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully irresistible about a quilt with texture.
Not just ordinary quilting texture, either. I mean padded flowers, raised geometric shapes, softly stuffed lettering and quilted motifs that seem to lift right off the fabric.
Trapunto quilting has … Read More ...
Some quilting books feel calm and minimal. Others feel like opening a box of bright fabric scraps that instantly makes you want to start sewing.
That was my first reaction when I started … Read More ...
If you’re a beginner quilter with a scrap pile that’s starting to look like a small fabric landfill, you’re in the right place. The easiest way to build confidence is to sew quilt blocks that don’t demand perfection — the … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...