Quilted pillow covers are like making miniature quilts. Does anyone else here have some quilts that are two, three, maybe five years in the making? I love them, but my goodness, some of them are a long winded process.
I learned the hard way to quilt with a woven fabric. (I’m referring to the looser weaves…not the typical tight cotton weave in standard quilting fabric.) I don’t necessarily have answers, but I can give a fair warning that I did something very wrong (maybe ignorant) when it came to quilting this one.
While I recently enjoyed my trip to the small local quilt shop, I continue bookmarking small shops online as well. I’m not sure if it’s personality or just simple preference, but I enjoy a small shop so much more than hundreds and hundreds of listings of fabric options.
I’ll jump straight into the details on this one because it’s been a joy to sew again. It’s a simple one, my friends, but sometimes simple is ideal. I needed something easy this time.
If you’ve followed along here for long, this quilt may look quite familiar. Low volume used to be my only comfort zone, and maybe in many respects, it really still is, but it’s been a while since I’ve relished in that familiar comfort. Low volume is still the most natural for me.
I’m slightly partial to all the strawberry fabric you can find everywhere right now, but I love this canvas called Strawberry and Friends by Ruby Star Society.
Motivation comes and goes, but when I stumbled upon Heather Ross’ new line, I had the best excuse to purchase it. My second born son is part farmer and other part cowboy. West Hill was perfect.
While I thoroughly enjoy the tedious sewing of a quilt, this project was simple and refreshing. When Ruby Star Society first released their chore coat toweling, I was intrigued, but the yardage never made it further than my shopping cart on Etsy until this month.
I had been hoarding the strawberry fabric, but Ruby Star Society recently mentioned they’re bringing it back. They’re going to print yardage of it again. They’re adding new colorways too!
I was first drawn to Susan’s (Hopewood Home) aesthetic style. Her eclectic feed on Instagram is charming, and her fabric choices are one of a kind. I love her quilt inspiration. Her gardens are stunning. And I’ve saved numerous pictures of her home decor for inspiration in my own home.