It feels like I've been working on this quilt for ages. Truly. Piecing tiny squares together is not for the restless. To be truthful, Trip Around the World quilts are for those that have so many scraps they are drowning in them and plenty of time to fuss over them. If this hadn't been a commissioned quilt, it would have been one that I took my time with and worked on here and there ...
Monday is All About Fabric – #117 – Must Have Flowers Bundle
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'm so excited for the fabrics I'm showing you today. You ...
Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial
After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a quilt that's ready for snuggling: Baste your quilt Free Motion Quilting and trim up Bind your quilt This series covers each of these topics using the exact methods I use for my own quilts. I've been wanting to get this series up here all year long. ...
The Rescue Quilts – #9 – The One with the Quilt Inside
The Rescue Quilt series is about finishing up quilt tops that were never completed and then remaking the pattern. Sometimes I find easier / modern ways to make the quilt pattern, and sometimes I change up the pattern a bit to freshen things up. Sometimes I will offer the quilt pattern to you free, sometimes it will be a paid pattern in my pattern shop. The goal is to honor the quilt maker ...
Monday is All About Fabric – #116 – Down to Earth Bundle
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. Today I'm introducing the Down to Earth fabric bundle. ...
A Quilt Maker’s Tale – #7 – Mom’s UFOs
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 ...
Christmas in July Quilted Pillows with Piping
I have always wanted to decorate with handmade decorations come Christmastime, but just can never find the time to get anything done in the month of December. So when Susan over at Michael Miller asked if I'd write a Christmas in July post I was all in. Thinking of Christmas in July would be something the opposite of me would do. I only consider Christmas in December. I don't ...
Announcing the Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along 2.0 – Sponsored by Havel’s Sewing
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 I am over the moon to announce this. I thought after making this quilt, 7 or 8 times?, that would be enough ...
Monday is All About Fabric – #115 – Moody Soul Bundle
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. Yeah, I got my jewel tones happening again. ...
Bad Girl Quilt Along – Week 8 – Finished Quilt Top
We made it to the last week! Can I just say that y'all are the most amazing people? I've had nothing but positive interactions that have been fun, encouraging and have made me oohs and aahs over all of your beautiful quilts. I have SO enjoyed myself. I truly hope you did too! The #badgirlquilt is now packed full of tons of dreamy versions of the same quilt in all different styles ...