Patterns, patchworks and projects
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
If your scrap bin is bursting with tiny leftover pieces and you can’t quite throw them away… welcome to crumb quilting.
A crumb quilt is one of the most forgiving, creative, and satisfying quilting projects you can make. It turns … Read More ...
You know those quilting books that feel less like a “sit and read” book and more like a tool you keep beside the cutting mat? That was my first impression when I started flipping through the 10-Inch Square Quilt … 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 ...