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Sew Triangle-Squares Easier (and more Accurately!)

Triangle-squares (or half-square triangles) are a common quilt block, so you'll likely sew them for many patterns in your quilting life....

Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe

Add a traditional Thanksgiving flavor to a classic cocktail for a drink with a twist! Tart cranberry beautifully combines with sour lime...

Soup Bowl Cozy Pattern

Protect your hands and furniture from hot soup, chili, and oatmeal with microwave-safe bowl cozies that are as cute as they are...

Tips for Making Scrappy Quilts

When I first started quilting, I never saved scraps of fabric. As a beginning quilter, I was still learning to be comfortable with...

Join Our 2023 Scrap Buster Quilt-Along!

Grab your scraps and join us in making the Bear Necessities quilt! We'll get back to basics when assembling this fun quilt that uses...

Pumpkin Pincushion

Stitch a pretty pumpkin pincushion to display in your sewing room this autumn. The pincushion has fun 3D accents with the stem and...

Pumpkin White Russian Recipe

Embrace pumpkin spice season with a delicious cocktail! This drink is a seasonal take on a classic White Russian recipe that combines...

Customize Bear Necessities (Size + Color!)

Don't you just love when a quilt pattern can be made over and over again? Our Bear Necessities pattern is so versatile! It comes with...

Trim Multiple Stitch-and-Flip Units At Once

Stitch-and-flip units are a great way to get angles in your sewing projects without needing to cut triangles. But with all the stitching,...

Fall-Mosa Cocktail Recipe

Capture the flavors of fall in a delicious cocktail that's perfect for sipping in front of a bonfire.

Q&A with Lindsay and Elizabeth

Learn more about the owners of Happy Hour Stitches with a little Q&A.

Join Our 2023 Fall Quilt-Along!

Celebrate the beauty of autumn leaves and pumpkins with a quilt-along! Sew along with us as we make the Block Swap: Fall pattern. For...

Quilt-as-You-Go Fall Leaves

Create gorgeous autumn leaf decor using scraps of fabric and simple sewing!