I’m in the market for some uncommon quilting designs. Those quilty designs that jump out at you for reasons you...
Paige Articles
9 Reasons Why Your Thread Keeps Breaking During FMQ
So you’re working on a project. You’re in the groove, free motion quilting like a champ. And then all of a sudden the...
How To Do Straight Line Quilting WithOUT a Walking Foot
So I have a relatively short attention span. If I give myself a natural stopping point in my quilting, you know,...
Quilter’s Moonshine: DIY Spray Starch Recipe 2 Ways
Your fabric just got delivered to the house, you’re excited to start a new project, you go to start ironing… and you’re out of spray starch. Instead of taking the time to go to the store, make some Quilter’s Moonshine at home and get back to quilting faster! Continue reading for two different recipes using only items in your pantry!
How to Fix Quilting Mistakes and 7 Things You Might Be Doing to Cause Them
Uneven quilt blocks, Rows that refuse to line up, and quilt tops that pucker, it feels like we can never win. Continue reading to see how to fix them after they happen and how to avoid them in the future!
Craftsy Class Review: Borders and Background
Borders and Backgrounds can be two of the worst parts of a quilt to quilt. One makes you quilt the same shape over and over, while the other gives you so many options you can’t possibly decide, but Borders and Backgrounds by Angela Walters will give you all the tools to know exactly how to attack your machine quilting. Continue reading for an in depth Craftsy class review!
5 Uncommon Quilting Designs to Try On Your Next Quilt
A quilting creative block is a real thing! you get all the way finished with your quilt top and just draw a blank on how to quilt it. Sometimes seeing the perfect design kick starts the creative juices and gets you back on track to finishing a project. Continue reading for 5 uncommon quilting designs that will be PERFECT for your next quilt.
The FASTEST Way to Bind a Quilt: Machine Quilt Binding Tutorial
Binding by hand gives a clean stitchless finish, but it can take hours. even DAYS to complete. Machine binding your quilts can have the process done much quicker and even save your fingers from all the hand-stitching! Continue reading and see how machine quilt binding can quickly become your new favorite binding method.
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.