Patterns, patchworks and projects
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 ...
If you’ve ever stood in front of a ruler display and thought, “Surely I don’t need all of these?” — you are absolutely right.
Quilting rulers multiply fast. Triangles. Squares. Half-square triangle trim tools. Specialty shapes. It’s enough to … Read More ...
(Block Libraries That Turn One Idea Into Endless Quilts)
One of the easiest ways to become a more confident quilter is to start thinking in blocks instead of full quilt patterns
When you have a good quilt block reference book … Read More ...
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More ...
Every now and then a quilt project comes along that feels less like a pattern and more like a story unfolding block by block. That’s exactly the feeling behind the Family Reunion Quilt Seeds Finishing Kit, and if you’ve … 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 ...
There’s something so comforting about a well-curated fabric stash. The colors, the textures, the possibilities — it’s like having a personal library of inspiration waiting for you. And that’s exactly why I look forward to Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut … Read More ...
Every quilter eventually reaches a point where they want to move beyond simply following patterns and start really understanding why certain techniques work.
That’s exactly the feeling I had when I started looking through The Patchwork Companion: Master Skills with … Read More ...
If you’ve ever had thread snap mid-seam, create lint fuzz in your machine, or leave your quilt feeling stiff… you already know thread matters more than we think.
When I first started quilting, I grabbed whatever spool was closest. Thread … 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 ...
Every quilter I know has their own little weekly ritual. Some clean their sewing space, some sort fabrics, some map out their next project. And me? I start my Monday with a quick peek at Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut … 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 stood in front of a quilting notions wall (or scrolled through pages of tools online) and thought, “Do I really need all this?” — you are absolutely not alone.
When I first started quilting, I thought fabric … Read More ...
Every once in a while, a fabric bundle comes along that feels genuinely special — the kind that makes you stop scrolling, lean in, and immediately imagine half a dozen quilt ideas before you’ve even added it to your cart. … Read More ...
Every year as Easter approaches, quilters and sewists start looking for fabrics that feel soft, gentle, nostalgic, and just a little bit magical. And truly, nothing captures that feeling better than Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. When … Read More ...