How to Choose the Best Rotary Cutter for Quilting
Wobbly edges, skipped threads, sore wrists? Use this simple decision tree to find the best rotary cutters for precision quilting.
Printable Beginner Quilting Shopping List
You already know the basics of what a rotary cutter does and why you need a walking foot eventually. What you need now is simpler: a list you can hold in
The Essential Quilting Toolkit: What Beginners Actually Need to Get Started
Standing in the quilting aisle for the first time is enough to make anyone want to turn around and go home. Rotary cutters in six sizes, rulers printed
How to Read a Quilt Pattern with Confidence
Have you ever opened or downloaded a quilt pattern and felt completely overwhelmed by the pages of instructions, measurements, diagrams, and unfamiliar terms, you’re not alone. So many times, I would purchase a pattern and be so filled with the excitement of creating the quilt shown on the cover. My mind mentally choosing fabrics and …
What Makes September so Special?
September is probably one of the most loved months of the year. We turn the page on our calendar and poof! Right before our eyes summer’s lush green begins it’s transition to shades of gold, red, yellow and brown. Last season’s oppressive heat is forgotten, the days grow shorter and the empty dates on that …
National Sewing Month Is in Full Swing!
September is one of those months that has a LOT going on. For starters, September is National Sewing Month. For those of us who sew and quilt on an almost daily basis, this is just a Tuesday! But give me a reason to pull out the margarita machine and I’m in! I did a little …
5 Steps to Making Perfect Half-Square Triangles (HST) Every Time
If you’ve ever finished a batch of half-square triangles only to discover they’re all slightly different sizes, you’re not alone. HSTs are one of the most common quilt units, and they’re also one of the easiest to distort if you’re not careful. When it comes to HST, I’m not new to the game. But after …
Make Your Quilt Stand Out!
Most of us learn how to quilt from the fabric up — choosing colors we love, patterns that speak to us, and layouts that feel exciting. But here’s the quiet truth I’ve learned over the past 10 years of making and admiring quilts: the quilting itself is what makes a quilt truly stand out. Not …
The Perfect Applique Project to Welcome Fall
Fall has a way of nudging us back toward the things that feel grounding — warm colors, cozy textures, and small handmade projects that make everyday moments a little sweeter. In my sewing room, that shift always shows up in the form of seasonal makes: coasters, mug rugs, and little applique pieces that bring a …
Top 5 Health Benefits of Making a Quilt
Is it just me or have you noticed positive changes in your overall health since you began quilting? Things like improved skin tone and texture, your clothes fit better and you have a bounce in your step? Where, when and how did these changes occur? Was it the fabric? The improved lighting in my new …
