Learn how to Foundation Paper Piece on a Large Scale and Big Quilt Blocks and Borders with this Video Tutorial
Large Scale Foundation Paper Piecing Video Tutorial
Quilting Tips and Strategies for Your Greenhouse Garden
Hello quilting friends! If you’ve finished piecing your Greenhouse Garden quilt top (or getting close to finishing), you might be wondering: How should I quilt it? Today, I’m sharing my approach to quilting my Greenhouse Garden quilts and offering tips to inspire your own quilting plan. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or new to […]
How to Precisely Align + Match Your Seams when Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) — video tutorial
Have you ever struggled with getting seams to line up perfectly in your foundation paper piecing (FPP) projects? We’ve all been there! Today I’m sharing a simple technique called Positioning Pinning that revolutionized my quilting life. This technique is a perfect for ensuring precise seam alignment, not just in FPP but in any quilting project. What […]
Fabric Care + Prep: 3 Tips for Quilters
Hey quilting enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your first project, taking care of your fabric is key to creating beautiful and lasting quilts. Today, I’m sharing 3 of my top tips for preparing and caring for your quilting fabric, so your quilts stay bright and beautiful for generations to come! 1. […]
Hand Embroidery Made Easy: Beginner’s Guide with Video Demos
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 […]
Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) with Freezer Paper — Video Tutorial / Mini-Class
Hello quilting friends! Today, I’m excited to share an alternative approach to Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) that will transform your piecing experience. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the art of FPP using freezer paper, a game-changing technique that eliminates the hassle of removing paper and allows you to reuse your templates effortlessly. Why […]
5 essential tips for fun Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)!
Many of my quilt patterns are constructed using a popular machine sewing technique called Foundation Paper Piecing, also known as FPP. I love FPP because it allows you to create intricate and precise quilt top designs that would otherwise be challenging or impossible to achieve. By sewing fabric onto a paper foundation and using the […]
7 ways I re-organized my fabric
I spent the last few days of 2022 getting organized and ready for the new year. As part of a larger studio clean up, I tackled my fabric stash. The situation had gotten out of control over the past few years and I decided it was time to tame it. Over the course of a […]
Behind the Scenes:
Walking Foot Quilting My Botanical Beauties Quilt
Can you believe it? We’re 3/4 of the way through the Botanical Beauties Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along! Are you starting to think about how you might quilt your creations? As you are piecing away (and are preparing for the final three block patterns), I’ve been busy using my walking foot to […]
5 Key Sewing Machine Features for Easier Walking Foot Quilting
Over the years, I’ve fallen deeply in love with walking foot quilting. With practice, it’s become meditative for me. I enjoy concentrating on where I’m going and not worrying about speed—my machine does that part of the work for me! While I’m really fond of the process of walking foot quilting, I also appreciate the […]