Hi there, I’ve got two new quilting posts up on the blog this week that I think you’ll find really helpful. The first post is all about Choosing the Best Color Thread for Quilting. If you’ve ever stared at your quilt top wondering what thread color won’t ruin the whole thing, I walk through the simple approach I use when piecing and machine quilting. The second post breaks down Precuts vs. Yardage for Quilting If you’ve ever stood in the fabric store deciding between a jelly roll, layer cake,...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, I’ve got two cozy projects waiting for you this week and they are both so good. First up is the Reverse Blanket Stitch Lap Blanket. This one has big, bold chunks of color with a simple granny stripe border. It’s an easy repeat (multiples of 4!) and works up beautifully in just two large skeins. If you’re more in a quilting mood, my new Ohio Stars Quilt Pattern is a classic block with an modern update. This quilt uses an blocks turned on point and then made into squares with strip...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, I’ve got two brand new quilting posts up on the blog, and they pair really nicely together — one for piecing, one for quilting. Thought you might want both in your back pocket. 🙂 🟦 Granny Square Quilt Block Pattern (Free + Digital Download)I shared a free granny square–style quilt block pattern that’s beginner-friendly and super mix-and-match. It’s perfect if you want to play with scraps or build your own custom quilt layout. There’s also a digital pattern download if you want...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, Over the weekend I just shared a brand new quilt project and tutorial on the blog. The post is a fun Quilted Fabric Basket. The free pattern and tutorial shows you how to sew sturdy fabric storage baskets that stand up on their own. Size chart for making different size square or rectangle baskets included. 👉 Read the free fabric box pattern here If you’d rather skip the scrolling, I also put together a clean, printable PDF version with all the sizes included. 👉 Grab the digital...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I just shared a brand new tutorial on the blog all about how to sew a heart quilt block. Perfect for scrap quilts, pillows, and cozy handmade projects. In the post, I walk you through the heart quilt block step by step, including fabric measurements, layout tips, and free zippered pillow pattern but you can easily customize it for your next project. 👉 Read the full post here I also released the Striped Heart Pillow Digital Pattern, which includes the full ad free instruction you...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, I’ve got a few new projects up on the blog. Perfect if you’re in the mood to quilt, crochet, or sew something practical. 🧵 Bella Disappearing Four Patch QuiltThis is a fun, beginner-friendly quilt with a polished look and no overthinking required. I’m sharing the full process, tips, and layout details in the post. 👉 Free blog post pattern👉 Grab the digital quilt pattern 🧶 Quick & Easy Crochet SlippersIf you want a fast win, these crochet slippers are it. Made with durable acrylic...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I’ve been on a little sewing roll lately and just added two new patterns — both quick, useful, and perfect if you’re in the mood to actually finish something ✨. Both quilted sewing projects take under an hour each. 📚 Quilted Zippered Book Sleeve This one is fully lined, quilted, and finished with a zipper and cute fabric bow. It’s a fast sew and makes an amazing handmade gift for book lovers. 👉 Get the free pattern👉 Download the digital pattern 🎄 Tiny Stocking Sewing Pattern My...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I just shared a brand new blog post all about a finished quilt I made early in my quilting journey — and it’s one of the very few paid quilt patterns I’ve ever purchased. In the post, I’m reviewing the Brightly quilt pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew and talking honestly about: Why this pattern worked so well for a beginner Cutting lots of different fabric sizes (and why that’s actually a good thing) What “scant 1/4 inch seam” means now (not what I thought it meant back then 😅) Why...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friends! I’ve got something super fun for you this week, and if you’re into those scrappy vintage granny vibes, you’re gonna love it. I just released a FREE Retro Granny Stripe Crochet Poncho Pattern, and honestly… I’m obsessed with how it turned out. It’s bright, funky, changes colors every round, and it gives off major “cool grandma but make it fashion” energy. This poncho is beginner-friendly, works up fast, and is one of those rhythmic, zone-out-and-crochet projects we all need right...
4 months ago • 1 min read