Quilting inspiration, ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories from my sewing room, for the days when you need a spark rather than a pattern.
Have you noticed it, too? Suddenly, the things our grandmothers loved are the coolest thing on the planet. Floral fabrics, sewing, knitting on the patio, baking bread …. I don’t even want to talk about granny squares, haha! A cup of tea and a slow afternoon of stitching. You know what fits right into all…
In the United States especially, quilts have long functioned as tools of protest, remembrance, and economic survival. People often say, “Keep politics out of quilting.” Or better yet, I followed you because of your quilting, not because of your political views. I get it, we want to relax, unwind and see pretty things. But quilting…
Recycling fabric is an essential part of foundation paper piecing or any type of quilting for that matter. This process will save you money on buying new fabric, while also pushing your creativity by meshing new textures and patterns together. Of course we did not invent recycling. Recycling is as old as history of human…
Halloween quilt block pattern BOO HOO This year Hallooween will be very special.A full moon, a blue moon, daylight saving time, Saturday celebrations plus the unprecedented events of this year will make Halloween 2020 one day/night to remeber.So much has changed, but the love for spooky, scary and fun delight is as strong as ever.So…
What’s the difference between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos?The two are related somewhat, but Dia de los Muertos and Halloween differ greatly in traditions and tone.Whereas Halloween is a dark night of horror and mischief, Dia de los muertos festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of color and life affirming joy.The theme…
ask questions, learn and support the #blacklivesmatter movement…. holding hands quilt block pattern Muted and listening that’s how it started last week on Instagram. You know you have to do something when you have that feeling in the pit of your stomach that does not let go. This past week was planned completely different. It was…
Choosing fabric for your quilting projects can sometimes seem overwhelming and will and should take some time and consideration. Not knowing where to start can hold you back from doing it at all. Sounds familiar? I have been there. You enter a fabric store and the selection is so stunning and colorful, you don’t even…
The wildfires are devastating, with images of burning forests and dying animals, we feel helpless.We want to do something, but we’re not sure how. Here’s what we found helps the most at the moment: DONATION Many of the emergency relief services have said the best option right now is cash.The money can then be directed…
