We all have a method of binding that we like best and that we think is the "best" way. What happens when you no longer love your binding method? What if it this really trusty method you've been using for oh, about eleven years makes you shake your head and say no more. That's the experience I've been having. Binding is such a preference thing. There is no wrong way, but there is a ...
Monday Is All About Fabric – #124 – Nature Walk
Today's post is part of a series on this blog every Monday. I don't know about you, but fabric is EVERYTHING! I love buying it, petting it and then gushing with you about it. I'll show you my latest fabric purchases and where you can buy it too. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. Some new fabrics landed over at Meander + Make. Some ...
A New Dresden Quilt Runner with Michael Miller fabrics – Sewing Finish
I've been an ambassador for Michael Miller fabrics since early this year and they have been sending me the yummiest of fabrics to play with, but these lovelies that arrived just a few weeks ago really had me swooning. I don't get to make many things besides quilts, I'm obsessively focused, you see, but I'm always so thrilled when I do take the time to make a little something. They ...
A Quilt Maker’s Tale – #9 – My Son in the Air Force
My grandmother could pull any quilt from her closet (that’s where she kept them) and tell you something about it. One time she pulled one down for me and told me where each fabric had come from, some were clothing that her children had worn. She remembered every piece. Every quilt maker has a story to tell. I want to collect those stories and share them with you. A Quilt Maker’s Tale is a ...
Monday Is All About Fabric – #123 – Merlot
Today's post is part of a series on this blog every Monday. I don't know about you, but fabric is EVERYTHING! I love buying it, petting it and then gushing with you about it. I'll show you my latest fabric purchases and where you can buy it too. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. I am just dying over this collection. It's called Merlot. It ...
Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along – #2 – Millie, Josephine and Sadie
This post is a part of the Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along. Below is a list of all the posts and articles on this series. Announcement – Sign ups and Details Fabric Requirements, Coloring Sheet and Fabric Bundles Details About the Quilt FAQ Invitation Video Week #1 – Flying Geese Week #2 – Millie, Josephine and Sadie Week #3 – Gabrielle and Ava Week #4 – Brianna and ...
The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Diagonal Seam Tape – SKIP Drawing Lines ( Video Tutorial )
Today's post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker's Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Being excited ...
Monday Is All About Fabric – #122 – Birdie
Today's post is part of a series on this blog every Monday. I don't know about you, but fabric is EVERYTHING! I love buying it, petting it and then gushing with you about it. I'll show you my latest fabric purchases and where you can buy it too. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. Y'all I have fallen madly in love with Hoffman's Me + You ...
Trippy Quilt #3 – In Progress
All year long I've wanted an almost all gold quilt and I'm glad that I finally got myself together, got my gold stash thick and fat enough and that this all gold quilt turned out to be another Trippy quilt. I love a lot of quilts, this quilt though is high on my list of favorites and might actually be my favorite fabric combo I've put together. The pic above is the room off my ...
The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Wool Pressing Mat from Nido Goods
Today's post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker's Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click ...
