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Bowtie Flower Quilt by Quilter's Candy Box, Baby Girl Quilt

Four Quilting Tips I Wish I had Known when I Started Sewing

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I started quilting in 2007 / 2008. My sisters bought me a small Singer Promise they found listed as…

How to make a patchwork quilted pillow cover.

How to Sew a Quilted Patchwork Pillow Cover

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) As many of you know, I sell quilted pillow covers in my Etsy Shop. I list a few every…

Economy quilt block. Red Pepper Quilt Tutorial. Scrappy quilt. Boy quilt.

An Economy Block Quilt Top

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) It’s been almost a year since I started an economy block quilt for my five year old. This is…

Homemade tic tac toe set

Homemade Tic Tac Toe Set

(Please note that affiliate links have been included in this post.) I’m bringing a bit of inspiration to you today. 🙂 Any Tic Tac Toe fans in your family? We…

Kinder fabric by Heather Ross

Kinder Fabric by Heather Ross

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) We had a busy weekend of traveling, but I’d feel quite remiss if I didn’t pop in here to…

Where to buy vintage sheets.

Where am I Currently Finding Vintage Sheets?

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) If you are following me along on Instagram, you may have noticed I’m in vintage mode again. Sometimes I…

Outback Wife by Gertrude Made

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) You guys. In my most recent years, I’ve been a bit more taken aback by beauty. The beauty of…

How to cut quilt squares bigger than your ruler.

How to Cut Quilt Squares Bigger than your Ruler

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I remember the early days of sewing and trying to figure out how to cut up all this new…

Bowtie Flower Quilt by Quilter's Candy Box, Baby Girl QuiltBowtie Flower Quilt by Quilter's Candy Box, Baby Girl Quilt

Bowtie Flower Quilt – Pattern by Quilter’s Candy Box

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) As much work as it is to sew a quilt, it is always quite rewarding to finish one. I…

Gauze quilts, wool batting, cotton batting, how well do they hold up?

Gauze Quilts – Wool Batting or Cotton Batting? Do Gauze Quilts Hold up Well?

(Please note that affiliate links are included in this post.) I am not an expert on sewing with gauze. I don’t understand the weave of the gauze or what gives…

Takes the Cake quilt by Thimble Blossoms. Arroyo Fabrics by Erin Dollar. Granny Square Quilt.

Takes the Cake Quilt by Thimble Blossoms

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) This is a fabulous pattern. It is so very thorough and laid out so well. I’ve seen lot of…

The #1 Quilting Product I recommend…for less than $10

I was under the presumption that the side of my standard presser foot was a quarter of an inch from the needle in my sewing machine. This is not the case.

Sewing Blog. Quilting blog. Quilt inspiration. Small blogging goals.

The Year I Became a Quilter

I think 2017 was the year I became a quilter. I’ve been quilting since 2008ish, but in the last twelve months, I’ve learned a lot. Maybe the biggest blessing of…

Chamomile Quilt by Allison of Woodberry Way.

A Finished Chamomile Quilt

Some of my favorite quilts are still low volume simple patchwork quilts. When I saw Allison of Woodberry Way post her new Chamomile pattern, I had a hard time resisting…

What is English Paper Piecing? Sewing with Diamonds. Christmas Stocking.

What is English Paper Piecing?

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A few weeks ago I showed you how to glue baste some diamonds for a stocking I was making…

Best gifts and supplies to give a quilter

The Best Supplies to Give a Quilter

1. Rotary Blades – Sometimes I forget to change out my rotary blades, but when I do change them, a sharp blade is so great for cutting. A pack of…

What is Glue Basting? English Paper Piecing. EPP project.

What is Glue Basting?

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I never knew Elmer’s washable glue would come in so handy as a 33 year old adult. 😉 Just…

Noel by Cotton and Steel. Diamond template for English paper piecing.

Sunny Stocking Sew Along and Diamond Templates for EPP

I’ve connected with many other women on this quilting journey, and I’ve recently discovered Mary and Shawn from Sunny Day Supply. Can you say hand quilting? They have inspired me…

What is nesting seams? How to get perfect corners on quilts.

Nesting Seams…and a story of an imperfect quilt

(Please note this post contains affiliate links.) Almost ten years ago when I started sewing, I read a sewing tip. It recommended always splitting seams and ironing them flat. This…

How to combine fabrics. How to pick fabrics for a quilt.

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

Recently a good Instagram friend asked how I go about combining fabrics for my quilts and quilted pillow covers. I had to ponder that for a while. I didn’t really…