Free motion quilting has a bad reputation for having a steep learning curve. It is a very different way to use...
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How to Make a Quilting Plan
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar. The quilt top is done, it's time to move on to the machine quilting, but...
10 Baby Quilt Kits You Can Finish In a Weekend
New to quilting and aren’t sure what to use as a first project? Maybe you are an experienced quilter and need a quick...
WIP Wednesday – Current Status and New Projects!
No matter what quilt you are looking at, there is almost always one thing about it that the original quilter would change. A lesson learned, or a mistake made, but you’d never know! No matter how long you’ve been quilting, you will still makes mistakes and compromises and it never means that you are “bad” at quilting. Everyone makes mistakes, including me! Continue reading to see the current status of my latest projects and how even the quilts you see online are rarely ever perfect.
What is FMQ, How to Get Started, and Tips for Mastering It Fast
FMQ, or free motion quilting, is just a quilting technique that you can use to make custom detailed quilting designs at home! Continue reading to learn what it is, how to get started, and my best tips for learning it and mastering it FAST!
How to Make Double Wedding Ring Quilts the Easy Way Using Craftsy and Get 97% OFF!
It’s officially time. Time to cross the DWR quilt pattern off your quilting bucket list. With the right tricks and tips, this quilt is so easy even a newbie beginner can do it. The double wedding ring quilt is a beautiful classic design and Craftsy knows how to do it right. Check out this review to see what they’ve got going on and how it can help you make this quilt with confidence!
Modern Windows Quilt Pattern – Everything You Need to Know!
FINALLY! The Modern Windows quilt pattern is now available in the quilt shop! There has been TONS of interest in this quilt since I originally posted it and now it’s available! Continue reading for all the details.
How to Avoid Color Bleeding in the Wash
It’s happened to many of us, you wash that quilt you just finished, hold your breath, and it comes out stained from fabric color dye in the wash. There are some great ways out there to avoid color bleeding in the wash, whether it’s for quilts of clothes. Continue reading to see the top three things you should do to avoid fabric color bleeding in your quilts.
Blocked – Abstract Quilt Pattern in Muted Tones
Blocked is the April 2021 addition to the FREE baby quilt pattern vault! This is a great abstract quilt design using paper piecing to get those awesome angles. Continue reading to see my version and how you can get a copy of your own!
7 Easy Border Quilting Ideas That Only Look Difficult
Another quilt, another border to figure out quilting for. You don’t want all of your borders to be the same so you are looking for some different ideas. Continue reading for 7 easy walking foot border quilting ideas for your next project!
How to Wind a Bobbin and Why You Even Need One
How exactly does a sewing machine make a stitch without going all the way through the fabric? The bobbin was developed to solve this problem but why do you need one and how to you wind one? Continue reading to find out!
How to Wash a Quilt to Avoid Damage – 7 Tips
Did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to washing your quilts? To prevent premature wearing of the fabric and batting in your quilts there are a few steps to keep in mind. Continue reading for 9 tips for washing your quilt to keep its heirloominess as long as possible!