When I first started quilting, I made quilts we needed and could use in our home. But then my quilt collection started growing -- I had quilts for each season and holiday, quilts for potential donation, quilts for my business. And as my stack of quilts grew and grew, it became harder to store my quilts. I was in desperate need of a storage system that didn't involve just stacking the quilts haphazardly in the closet and hoping for the best. I stumbled upon these storage bags

Happy New Year! The start of the year is my favorite -- I love opening a new planner, making goals, and dreaming big! I make goals for both my personal life as well as my quilting life. It truly helps keep me on track and accomplish things that are important to me each year. Without further ado, here are my goals for 2026! Prioritize Sewing at Least Twice a Week Last year, the only sewing I did was for Happy Hour Stitches. Every project had deadlines or I was sewing while fil

It's time to reveal Block 12 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! Stars twirl around each other, adding movement to your block. While this Block of the Month is over, you can still buy the pattern at the link below! You can buy packs of blocks or the full quilt pattern. Video How-To I'm sharing all my best tips for making this block in the video below! If you're struggling with the block or you're a beginner sewist, I hope this video is helpful. Products I Love

I'm so excited to introduce the 2026 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! I love a block of the month -- it's so fun to carve out time each month to stitch a fun, new block pattern while also connecting with others who are sewing along! I hope you all join me to make 2026 a productive and joyful year of sewing! Keep reading for all the important details! I've set this block of the month up as a mystery quilt! That means that each month's block will remain hidden until the