When Does Housework Come Before Needlework?
ONLY in the Dictionary! …
Susan
What is Better Than a Four Patch Quilt Block?
Answer: A DISAPPEARING Four Patch Quilt Block! What? Why? How? So, what exactly is a Disappearing Four Patch quilt block? Simply put, it is a basic four patch block with four additional cuts, and a turn of four (or five) fabric pieces. Eight additional stitch lines later and the result is a block that looks …
The Quickest & Easiest Way To Warm Your Heart & Soul
While very few of us would argue the benefits of a warm heart and soul but what about the rest of your body? What if there was a quick and easy way to warm other important areas – for example your neck, shoulders, knees, hands… So, once your chilly body parts are warmed it would …
The Quickest, Easiest & Cutest Christmas Ornaments I’ve Ever Made!
Being Human I Have a Few Weaknesses – Shiny objects, cute puppies, cinnamon rolls, buffalo plaid, pretty fabric and, of course, anything Christmas, just name a few. Another weakness (as the title of my site would suggest) is quilting and sewing however, the specific pattern or design that is making me swoon …
How Small Business Saturday Makes You a Better Person
Total Reported Spending at Independent Retailers and Restaurants on Small Business Saturday Tops an Estimated $100 Billion since the Day Was Founded by American Express in 2010 ~ New York (Business Wire). You may be asking what does an event like Small Business Saturday – which occurred 2 weeks ago, have to …
The Magic Trick to Sewing Seams That Line Up Perfectly – Everytime!
Is it fair to call it magic when you take a few fabric scraps… And add quilter’s grid interfacing To create a fabric panel where every seam and every corner of every square is perfectly matched? I guess the answer depends on your definition of magic and the number …
An Invention Almost Better Than Sliced Bread
It’s been a while since the onset of the specific technology which led to the phrase, “Better than sliced bread”. Since the turn of the century (the 20th century), to be exact. And during the time span between then and now the technological curve has taken a sharp bend and continues to do so today. …
The Top 5 Best Reasons to Make a Quilt
Let’s start this conversation with the frequently asked question, “Why do you make quilts?” This question could apply to almost any topic. Why make anything? In this day and age when basically most every item you need can be commercially manufactured, mass-produced and purchased at a much lower price and in less time, why would …
Should You Buy a Long Arm Quilting Machine ?
To Buy or Not to Buy Since I began quilting as a serious hobby I have had many people ask me if I own a long arm quilting machine. When I answer “no”, they seem surprised and often reply with comments such as, “Don’t you need a long arm to quilt?” Or. “I thought every …
My Top 4 Beginner Patterns & Projects Using Fat Quarters
Moving Past the Square As a beginning – intermediate quilter, each day I am more appreciative of the time saving value precut fabrics have to offer. Sewing together 5″ squares is quick and easy but there are times when you want to create a pattern with more variety and visual interest and yet not …
