We’re not talking smoothies today, we’re talking about blender fabric. This type of fabric can be key in adding depth and texture to your quilts. So, what’s a blender? A blender fabric is generally non-directional, usually tone on tone in color...
A few weeks ago, I was trying to finish my some quilt tops so I could have a weekend baste-a-thon. Quilting the quilt is my favorite step, so I like to build up a small pile before basting so I always have something fun to work on. One of those tops was my wall...
Every quilt pattern has a label on it telling you how advanced it is to work through. But what do those quilt pattern skill levels really mean? If you’re like I was several years ago, you either completely undervalued your own skills or you dove into something...
I’m so glad to be done with the winter season, so the March color challenge theme is spring! Maybe it’s my old bones, but I like absolutely nothing about winter. It’s too cold. The days are too short. It takes 18 layers of clothes to not feel a...
I have mixed feelings about gifting quilts. On the one hand, it’s natural to want to give something of ourselves to our loved ones. On the other, people can be so damn entitled about what they should receive. There’s an entire Instagram account where...
The theme for the February color challenge is love, with a twist. Take something you love and put a new or different spin on it. I’m a huge fan of rainbow and color order quilts, so I had a blast putting this one together. I’ve moved away from rainbow...
It’s here! I’m so excited to introduce you to the Sawtooth Splendor pattern. Take your flying geese four-at-a-time to the next level with this pattern that comes in three sizes: baby (36″ x 48″), throw (60″ x 60″), and bed...
I first found the Kinship quilt along from Angie at Gnome Angel in 2020. I think we all know what we were doing then! Stashed away in our homes learning new hobbies and perfecting old ones! At least, that’s how I try to frame it in my mind. This 100-block quilt...
Do you want to have fun playing with color this year? I sure hope so because I have some monthly color challenges planned just for fun, starting with the January color challenge. So let’s go! January Color Challenge Each month I’ll give you a prompt or...
Happy new year, quilters! If you get excited about brand new calendars like I do, you’re well into figuring out your 2023 goals. I’ve been elbow deep in planning for 2023 both for my personal quilty development and for my business. I’ll start with...
