As quilters, we know the satisfying whir of a sewing machine and the joy of creating beautiful, functional pieces. But have you ever considered the meditative calm of hand embroidery? Something that’s super portable that can be worked on anywhere and allows us to build new skills? During the pandemic, I rediscovered the world of […]
We’re more than a third of the way through our Greenhouse Garden quilt! This month, I’m going to give some tips as you begin to make your fourth Greenhouse Garden block. If you haven’t signed up yet for the Greenhouse Garden BOM, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time and join the quilt […]
Today I want to share quilts from the featured exhibit at QuiltCon 2024, entitled: belonging—the quilts of Jacquie Gering. Reflecting on Jacquie’s impact on my own quilting journey fills me with nostalgia and gratitude. I started quilting a few years after Jacquie did herself. Shortly there after, I remember attending QuiltCon for the first time […]
Hey there, fellow quilters and makers! Today, I’m thrilled to guide you through the wonderful world of zipper pouch making. In this step-by-step video tutorial, we’ll breeze through the process together. Get ready to conquer those “zipper jitters” and sew along with me as we create a cute and functional accessory together. Are you ready […]
Being a vendor/exhibitor at QuiltCon 2024 (more above that here), I didn’t have a lot of time to check out this year’s juried quilt show. This was probably the only disappointing thing for me about the entire experience. I did have about an hour to get view the show on Day 4 before the floor […]
Hey there, fellow quilters! I’m still basking in the afterglow of an amazing experience Jason and I had at QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, NC. It was a whirlwind of joy, inspiration, and connections! If you were part of the crowd and stopped by our booth, shared a quilt, or made a purchase (or couldn’t be […]
Welcome back to the Greenhouse Garden Block of the Month and Sew Along! Today I’m going to give some tips to you as begin to make your third Greenhouse Garden block. If you haven’t signed up yet for the Greenhouse Garden BOM, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making […]
Hello y’all! Final preparations for QuiltCon are in full gear but I wanted to take a moment to share some of what I’ve been working on and give a booth preview. If you’ve been following my quilting journey, you know QuiltCon has been a special part of my life since 2015. I’ve not only attended, […]
Hey there, fellow quilting enthusiasts! Last August, I embarked on a quilting adventure that took me to Denver, Colorado. It was only an overnight trip, but it required 2 large suitcases and a carryon bag. The suitcases contained all of my quilts and sewing supplies needed to film not just one, not two, but three […]
Welcome to the Greenhouse Garden Block of the Month and Sew Along! I’m so happy that you’re joining us on this fun foundation paper piecing journey! Today I’m going to give some tips to you as begin to make your second Greenhouse Garden block. If you haven’t signed up yet for the Greenhouse Garden BOM, […]