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 ...
Fabric Yardage Conversion Chart for Quilters and Sewers
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 ...
Spooky Stitch Savings: Your Halloween Monday Precut Reminder
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 ...
How to Make String Quilt Blocks (Turn Fabric Scraps Into a Beautiful String Quilt)
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 ...
12 Halloween Quilting Patterns with a Skull Theme
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 ...
Rediscover the Charm of Old Maid’s Puzzle Quilt Patterns With These 26 Patterns
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 ...
Pumpkin Quilt Blocks for Fall Scrap Quilts
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 ...
10 Quilted Bag Ideas to Make with Scrap Fabrics
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 ...
12 Trapunto Quilting Tutorials and Dimensional Quilt Projects to Try
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 ...
Book Review- Scrappiness Is Happiness – Inside The Book
First Impressions While Flipping Through the Book
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 ...
12 Beginner-Friendly Quilt Blocks That Are Perfect for Scraps
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 ...
Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...