Hi Friend, I’ve shared a few new quilting tutorials lately that are practical, budget friendly, and honestly just make quilting easier. If you missed them, here’s a quick roundup: How to Make Frankenbatting If you have large leftover scraps of batting, you can tape them together and use instead of buying more batting. Let me show you the tape and how to piece it together. How to Finish a Quilt: Basting, Backing, Quilting, Binding This tutorial is all about taking your quilt top and finishing...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, I just released a brand new quilt pattern called Sisters Choice. It's a modern quilt using a classic block. What makes this modern is the block size, a few solid fabrics and clean lines. Free pattern in blog post, digital pattern in the shop. 👉 Free pattern on blog 👉 Get digital pattern Additional Resources Modern quilts for me are bigger blocks in solid prints and not too busy. The tutorials below helped me plan out this new quilt but apply to any project. Solids vs Printed Fabric...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, I added two new helpful guides to the blog that answer questions I hear all the time from makers. The first one is How Many Yards of Fabric for a Quilt. If you have ever stood in a fabric store guessing how much fabric to buy, this guide will help. I share a simple yardage chart for common quilt sizes plus a few tips so you do not overspend on fabric you do not need. The second post is What’s the Fastest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket. If you want to finish a blanket faster, stitch...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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,...
3 months 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...
4 months 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...
4 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...
5 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...
5 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...
5 months ago • 1 min read