Hello, lovelies! I hope you are having a wonderful day. We've got sunny skies and warmer weather here, so I've been doing lots of porch sitting and slow stitching. It's been nice. Today I'm talking to you about seam ripping. Ugh. Yes, I know. Seam ripping was always going to be doomed to be something you hate doing. I mean if you are doing it, it means you have made a mistake or done ...
Quilting Basics
What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )
Chain piecing! That's what we are talking about today. If you have been quilting for awhile, do you remember that moment when you first discovered chain piecing or heard of it? Did you palm your face in exasperation? Did you ask yourself why you didn't think about this VERY obvious method before all those hours you spent sewing square after square after square? That's exactly how I ...
The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat ( product review ) (sponsored post)
I was planning on writing a post about the cutting mats I use since I feel they are so very important to the exactness of cutting fabric. I was going to tell you that I have two cutting mats: a huge one that measures 36x59" and sits across our old dining room table that I claimed years ago and moved down to my studio for the sole purpose of a cutting table, plus a very small one that measures ...
Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )
Hello, sweet quilt loving makers! This is a post I have been meaning to write forever. I do sell custom quilt labels, so a tutorial for how to add them to your quilt is lonnnnnng overdue. Things you should note: You can purchase my quilt labels here. They are completely customizeable to suit YOUR needs. The "why" you should label your quilt can be found here. The supplies I'm ...
What is a WIP? + my current count of them
What is it? So what is a WIP? It's a 'work in progress', sometimes called a UFO (unfinished object). In the quilt world, a WIP is that huge stack of half made quilts that you have hidden in the closet, or in boxes, or baggies, tucked away in drawers. You get it. You know it. You might even be a bit ashamed of it. Firstly, are you ashamed? Why? Why do we cringe when we ...
How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet
Hey, Lovelies! Today I wanted to talk about my personal favorite part of making a quilt: choosing fabric. Yah! Are you excited? Fabric combinations are subjective. I may just be enamored with something that you don't find pleasing to the eye whatsoever or vice versa. I may hate a particular color combination, and you may love it. To each her own. BUT have you ever made a quilt and you ...
How to Machine Bind a Quilt
Hello lovelies! I'm back with the final step of the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along. Next time I post about this quilt it will be with completed pictures. It's been such a lovely journey to have you take with me and I have very much enjoyed the company. I'll be sure to post some of the finished quilts that you have made as well. Today we bind. I've discussed this topic and my ...
How to Free Motion Quilt a basic meander (video tutorial)
We are quilting up our Little Miss Sawtooth quilt today with a full tutorial and video. Are you ready? It's time! Your quilt top is basted and sandwiched and you are ready to add the touch that will make your quilt the dreamiest possession you own. It's time to quilt this lovely! Don't start your fretting! You can do this! And you can do it on YOUR machine. Custom ...
How To Spray Baste a Quilt on the Wall (video tutorial)
Hello, everyone! I am so, SO happy you are here! Today I have a basting tutorial for you and it's a basting method I've been using since 2013 and I just love it so much. I've been asked about it many times, but I've never been able to properly show it due to the fact that I didn't have the proper equipment for a video. Times have changed. The video still isn't the best, so please ...
Basic Patchwork Skills for Quilt Making (video tutorial)
Maybe you have never ever sewn patchwork. You know how to work your sewing machine, and that's it! You'd like to start making a quilt, perhaps? You are in the right place! I have created a series of videos to get you started down Quilt Making Lane. Most of these topics are steps you might come across while following a quilt pattern. If you have questions after you watch this video or you ...