Lessons from an Old Diamond Star Quilt
I just love this one, but it will break your heart. I can’t remember where I got this quilt. I think it was from an auction. Maybe it was a yard sale. Either way, not remembering tells me I didn’t pay much for it. That’s kind of how my mind works. In a way, I feel bad because this old beauty has been abused and forgetting about it, yet again, isn’t the way I like to treat quilts. So let’s give this old quilt some love, shall we?
5 Tips For Making Scrap Quilts
Are you a quilting enthusiast with a collection of fabric scraps that seems to grow endlessly? Embrace the world of scrap quilting and turn those leftover pieces into stunning, one-of-a-kind creations. To help you get started on your scrap quilting journey, I’ve compiled five indispensable tips that will not only simplify the process but also elevate your quilting game to the next level.
What Can We Make With One Charm Pack?
What can you make with just one charm pack? This is the question I had when started playing with a charm pack one Sunday afternoon. I loved how the fall quilt came out from my video tutorial One Layer Cake Quilt, and I wanted to make something just as fun to put together. After a few hours of slicing, dicing, and sewing, this pattern was born.
Lessons from an Old Patchwork Baby Quilt
Isn’t this a great quilt? I purchased this at a yard sale. I tried to get the seller to keep it, but she said she no longer wanted it, even though it is very special to her. She did, however, tell me some information about the quilt, which is always good!
7 Lies Quilters Tell
I must confess. I tell a lot of lies in my quilting life. The majority of these lies are things I tell myself, promises I make, deals and systems that don’t pan out, so many things! Please tell me I am not alone. Although there are probably at least 20 lies I tell myself, here are my top seven.
5 Holiday Gifts to Sew
Here are five video tutorial that feature holiday quilt projects. Perfect for gift giving!
Just One Layer Cake Quilt
One day when I just wanted to sew, I went on a search for a layer cake pattern and stumbled across Jenny Doan’s Double Slice tutorial. Click here for the link. While I was making it, I went a little rogue and came up with this pattern. Although I haven’t gone back and made the Double Slice quilt (I plan to someday), I am loving this variation! It is so much fun to make!
Make Layer Cakes from Scraps
In this fun and informative tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step how to transform your fabric scraps into a colorful and unique layer cake. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, this project is perfect for everyone. It's not only a fantastic way to use up those fabric remnants but also a satisfying stash-busting experience.
Change Those Blades!
Aren’t rotary cutters the best? What did we ever do without them? We do, however, have to change the blades, and for many quilters (myself included for a very long time!), it is intimidating. The biggest concern is always this: What if we cut ourselves? After all, that blade is super sharp!
Stitch & Flip Quilting
If you have been following the quilting trends lately, we are seeing a resurgence of what is called Stitch & Flip Quilting. Although this isn’t a new technique by any means, it sure is a fun one! Here is some information about it:
Welcome Wix Readers!
Hi all of my former blog readers! Welcome to my new blog! YAY! I love having everything right here: links, blogs, updates, and more! I will be launching a newsletter soon, as well, so make sure you sign up so you don’t miss a thing! As always, I will be respectful of your privacy and will not sell any of your information. Any contact will be from me. ❤️
Website? What?
So I decided to launch a website. Why? I really wanted a place where all my content and links are in one place. I hope this makes it a bit easier to find my content and to continue to grow as a community.