I’ve been gathering up all my scraps and favorite fabrics from my little stash as I start a scrappy Dresden Plate quilt. I’ve been experimenting and experimenting until I can figure out how scrappy I want the quilt and which colors I want. Until I can figure out my perfect combination, my Etsy shop will… Read More
(Pink Triangle Garland) I’m not sure where to attribute my new love for pink, but maybe it’s the thought of three little boys running around our house. My husband even made the comment yesterday that he’s noticing pink slipping into quilts and home decor more than he’s ever seen before. Possibly it’s my solace among… Read More
About six years ago, a good friend gifted me a homemade oversized dish drying mat. We had no idea that mat would sit by our sink almost every day for year after year. Our drying mat has been looking quite disheveled, stained, and haphazard. It was time for a new one. (All the printed fabrics… Read More
Knowing me, this solid has probably been around for years, but I just recently discovered it at my local quilt shop. For me, it’s the perfect turquoise / teal / light blue green shade of fabric. I see it making its way into my stash on a regular basis right now. It’s called Light Jade… Read More
We’re going to sew a five inch mini quilt together as a means to understand all the facets of putting a quilt together. Better yet, this mini quilt is the perfect size for a coaster. (Fabrics used: Blue Happy Trees | Yellow Katie Jump Rope) This tutorial is a great way to start understanding terminology… Read More
Yes, indeed, I still love creating these basic patchwork blankets. If you have some frugal tendencies in you, using sheets from thrift stores is one great way to create without much investment! Do you have a stash of old vintage sheets in your closet, or do you have some childhood sheets you are having some… Read More
With our third little boy on the way, I have stopped looking for pink and have been keeping my eyes open for cute boy friendly fabric! Sew Stitching Happy offered this bundle for one of her Happy Hump Day Sales, and it was one of those impulse fabric buys. 🙂 I don’t regret it though.… Read More
Sewing the binding on the quilt is the last step of the quilting process. It’s not a difficult process, but I’ve included over 20 pictures below in an attempt to be clear and thorough. 1. Cut three inch strips of fabric until you have enough to go around the perimeter of your quilt. (Click here… Read More
Sewing an invisible stitch (also known as a blind stitch) to finish out the binding on my quilts is my favorite part of the quilting process. After you get the hang of it, you can hand stitch the binding on a quilt in just a couple of hours. What I enjoy most is I can… Read More
Finishing a quilt is always a huge accomplishment for me. With two little boys and one on the way, my time for sewing and creating is somewhat limited. I’m thankful my three year old still rests most days during my one year old’s nap. The 1:00 to 2:00 hour is kind of precious to me… Read More