There is just something about Fall and the end of the year that motivates me to get a lot of sewing, quilting, and projects finished. Maybe it's the mood boost from the weather finally not being blazing hot here in Texas? Maybe it's just the feeling of wanting to wrap up another year with a... Continue Reading →
When I first started quilting I always found it really hard to find quilt patterns that were for true beginners. So, here I compiled five quilt patterns that I feel are perfect for beginner quilters. A few of these patterns I actually still love to use because, well, honestly they are just a lot of... Continue Reading →
Oh my goodness! This quilt was so fun to design and make! I am ecstatic about how it turned out! The walk through for this quilt will be available on my YouTube Channel. Go subscribe and follow along as I make this quilt Sunday December 12th at 9am central! https://youtu.be/2S-PssK_nEM To complete this quilt you... Continue Reading →
December 3rd - Christmas Joy Wall Hanging These 12 Days of Christmas Fabric projects will be featured on my YouTube Channel Starting December 1st 2021. These blog posts may not contain all of the assembly instructions so check out the videos on YouTube for further instructions or reach out to me for assistance! YouTube Link... Continue Reading →
Gingham Christmas Pillow - Day 2 These 12 Days of Christmas Fabric projects will be featured on my YouTube Channel Starting December 1st 2021. These blog posts may not contain all of the assembly instructions so check out the videos on YouTube for further instructions or reach out to me for assistance! YouTube Link This... Continue Reading →
Making a quilt from dress shirts, think men's button up shirts, can be tricky because you will often find yourself using many different patterns and fabric types. But, with a few little tips and tricks the stress level of this type of project decreases exponentially. First, think of starch as your friend. Starch, especially a... Continue Reading →
Today I am going to be sharing with you two of my favorite block patterns. Why are they among my favorite? Well, because they both come together really fast and they are so versatile. They are great stand alone blocks, meaning they can individually be used to make a beautiful quilt, and then combined, they... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that I wasn't a big fan of this years cupid box from the fat quarter shop. I just don't think the value of the box was quite on the mark. I also didn't think the pattern that accompanied the fabric was that great either. But, I digress. Sometimes we just need to... Continue Reading →
Completing the quilt-a-long quilt top We are at the home stretch! I am providing a diagram to show how I sewed my quilt top together, but you can, of course, sew yours together however you feel comfortable! Layout I sewed my quilt top together in rows, then I sewed all the rows together. I used... Continue Reading →
Here is the last block for the quilt-a-long! Next week we will piece the quilt together. Just like last week this weeks block is a very simple border piece! Materials Prep Layout Sew the border strips together and press your seams. Again, make sure you make four of these blocks! Gather all of your blocks... Continue Reading →