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 →
I love quilting subscription boxes, but, sometimes you do get items and fabric that just isn't for you. It is just inevitable and the risk you take when getting mystery boxes. Getting something you don't like can be disappointing, but, I did learn something from it. You can always find a way to bring fabric... Continue Reading →
You guys! I purchased this amazing box from the Missouri Star Quilt Company! It is basically an Advent Calendar for quilters and I can't wait to see what goodies were picked out! I will be unboxing each bag/box on my YouTube Channel. If you are interested in seeing what was stashed in this box come... Continue Reading →
I have mentioned before, I am new to free motion quilting. It honestly isn't the easiest task on a standard sewing machine, however, there are tools that help! I received this Easy Peasy Quilt Template in my Sew Sampler box from the Fat Quarter Shop and it was really fun and easy to use! I... Continue Reading →
Currently I quilt all of my quilts on a standard sewing machine. It definitely isn't easy, but that is what I have to work with right now, so, I make it work. I have mentioned before that I am an "ish" quilter. I make quilts for the joy of it. If I stress over all... 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 →
Block three will be very easy for you to complete. It is simply the left side of your heart block from last week. The cuts and assembly will be very easy to complete since you are likely now a pro at half square triangles! Materials Prep Note: you may have half square triangles leftover from... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it! I have finished so many quilts so far this year and I just finished three more! Completing the finishing quilting and binding has been my least favorite part of quilting! I love love love planning and piecing quilts together. But quilting the layers together I typically found very daunting. It is... Continue Reading →