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February Quilting Goals Update
February really is a great month to quilt, isn't it? It is cold, it is stormy, and it is the heart of quilting season! This month, I did great at some of my goals and struggled with others. Come along and see how I progressed (or didn't) in this month's quilting habits and goals.
DIY Portable Design Boards
Come with me as I show you how to make portable design boards from cardboard, batting scraps, and duct tape. Super easy and budget-friendly!
January Quilting Goals Update
Even with the slower pace, I’ve actually been doing really well with my habits and goals, and I had some fun highlights along the way. From trying something totally new with a barn quilt painting class, to a little sewing room upgrade thanks to my wonderful husband, to celebrating my birthday month with a very exciting new serger—January definitely delivered some bright spots.
2026 Quilting Projects & Finishes
Finished projects deserve to be celebrated! This ongoing blog shares my quilting finishes for 2026, with the hope of inspiring you to reflect on, revisit, and celebrate your own projects along the way.
2026 Quilting Goals
Let’s set some goals for 2026! Just like 2024 and 2025, I have set five quilting habits and goals to tackle during the year. This helps keep me on track by having accountability and hopefully inspires you to set some goals, track them, and ultimately improve your own quilting life.
Setting Quilting Habits & Goals
This blog is a deeper look at that journey. Here, I share the actual quilting goals I set each year, how I create them, and the habits that help me follow through—without burnout or guilt. My hope is that by sharing what I’ve learned, you’ll feel inspired and equipped to set your own quilting goals and create habits that truly fit your life and creative style.
Lessons from an Old Scottie Dog Quilt
Some quilts just walk right into your heart, tails wagging. This one does exactly that. This quilt that is featured in this Lessons from an Old Quilt video is not exception. This sweet scottie dog (or Scottish Terrier, if you want to be formal) quilt is full of charm, personality, and a few delightful surprises stitched right into the blocks.
2025 Quilting Habits: December Update
December has been a crazy month! Along with all of the holiday goodness, I also found some time to make some quilting and sewing projects like a tote bag, small totes, a journal cover, and even some stockings for my kids. I worked on my Forever Project (Cathedral Windows) and other odds and ends in my sewing room.
Jenny’s Countdown To Christmas 2025 Wrap Up!
All good things must come to an end, right? It was a great year for Jenny’s Countdown to Christmas 2025! Let’s review all the things about this box, including value.
Jenny’s Countdown To Christmas 2025
It’s that time again! Time for 2025’s Jenny’s Countdown to Christmas Advent Box from Missouri Star Quilt Company! Each day from Dec. 1 - Dec. 25, I will post a video unboxing/unwrapping of that day’s item! I will also update this blog with the items, the totals, any projects I make from this box, and more! I hope you enjoyed this series!
2025 Quilting Habits: November Update
November 2025 was a busy month filled with thrifting, family time, scrap quilting, and a trip to Vermont to visit my youngest son, Mitchell.
Five Tips for Thrifting Fabric
Let’s go thrifting for quilting fabric! I love to thrift and find amazing deals at thrift stores, including a ton of fabric for quilting. I will give you five tips about where to look for fabric for quilting and sewing.
Scrappy String Quilt
I just love string quilts! This one is extra special since it was upcycled from an old rag wreath I found at a thrift shop! Come with me as I show you how I make these scrappy string quilt block.
Lessons from an Old Sunbonnet Sue Embroidered Quilt
Step back in time with this 1930s–1940s Sunbonnet Sue quilt, a beloved pattern that symbolizes comfort, creativity, and resilience. In this post, I share the story behind this antique treasure and the timeless lessons it still teaches quilters today.
FIVE Fall Quilty Projects To Make
Looking for fun and creative fall projects to make? Join the quilting fun with these! I have picked five of my favorite quilting projects and brought them together in one place!
Trash to Sewing Room
Looking for a way to use what you have as sewing notions in your sewing room? In this blog, I show how I use FIVE items that are usually thrown away or recycled to upcycle or repurpose in my sewing and quilting craft room. These items will help you stay organized, save money (these items are free!), and help the environment by recycling and upcycling.
2025 Quilting Habits: October Update
September and early October were full of fall fun and fabric! I shared my Scrappy Pumpkin Tutorial, visited the AQS Quilt Show in Lancaster, saw Noah at Sight & Sound, and enjoyed favorite fall traditions like the Covered Bridge Festival. At home, I soaked up the harvest season and spent some cozy sewing time finishing long-term projects — plus a few just-for-fun makes like a witch’s hat and ghost sweatshirt!
Lessons from an Old Trip Around the World Quilt
Let’s talk about this incredible antique Trip Around The World quilt that is made with postage stamp blocks. This style gained popularity during the 1930s, when scrap use and resourcefulness were a necessity. Quilters often turned to every bit of fabric they had on hand, cutting squares as small as an inch to make the most of every scrap. The name Trip Around the World reflects the way the colors move outward in concentric rings, or trips, while “Postage Stamp” aspects of this one highlights the quilt’s tiny pieces that remind us of postage stamps.
Scrappy Pumpkin Quilt Block
Join me as we make this adorable, scrappy pumpkin quilt block — perfect for fall sewing! This easy 12.5" (unfinished) block is full of possibilities. Make just one to turn into a mug rug, hot pad, placemat, or even a cute pillow. Or, sew several together for a festive table runner or cozy autumn throw. Want to add a personal touch? Try appliqué leaves, a jack-o’-lantern face, or a bit of embroidery to bring your pumpkin to life!
2025 Quilting Habits: September Update
September was such a full and fun month! Our youngest son Mitchell came to visit from Vermont, and we spent time relaxing, thrifting, eating great food, and playing many games of Azul. I also went to an auction with my parents where I “won” two vintage quilts, and yes, the pie in the picture is from that same auction—yum! In the sewing room, I shared a new Just One Layer Cake quilt tutorial featuring Acorn Hollow by BasicGrey for Moda, and I quilted both that project and my Sew Merry scrappy quilt. My friend Sharon gifted me more thrifted wreaths and some beautiful vintage metal trays, while at home it’s been all about harvest season—lots of roasted tomato sauce batches and fresh corn from my dad’s amazing garden went into the freezer. I finally tackled that giant roll of batting I bought a few months ago and prepped a ton of quilts for quilting, which felt so good. On the milestone front, the channel reached 60K subscribers this month—thank you all so much for being here and supporting this quilting journey! And last but not least, Daisy is recovering well from her surgery; she isn’t too fond of physical therapy (who is?), but she’s powering through.