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Aug 4

How to Mark Quilts for Machine Quilting Using a Hera Marker

If you're a quilter who's finishing your projects on your domestic machine, the Hera marker may be your new best friend! The Hera marker...

Aug 3

Stylish Sunglasses Case Sewing Tutorial

Protect your sunglasses while traveling by stitching a stylish case with a simple Velcro closure. The case is easily customized using...

Aug 3

Missouri Star Haul (August 2024)

See my August haul from Missouri Star Quilt Company! I ordered some things I needed to finish a quilt, an embroidery kit for my summer...

Jul 20

Blueberry Lemon Sweet Tea Cocktail Recipe

Capture the flavors of summer with a sweet drink that brings back memories of sitting on the porch during a rain shower or running...

Jul 2

By the Book Quilt Block Pattern

Book lovers will enjoy building a book library using this fun quilt block pattern! This block leaves room to highlight a fun focal print...

Jul 1

Missouri Star Haul (July 2024)

See my July haul from Missouri Star Quilt Company! I ordered some things I needed to finish a quilt, some upgrades to basic supplies, and...

Jun 30

Join the 2024 Spellbound Sampler Quilt-Along!

Grab your fabrics and join me in making the Spellbound Sampler quilt! Cast a spell this Halloween with a bewitching throw quilt featuring...

Jun 25

Stars & Stripes Coaster Pattern

Stitch festive coasters for summer featuring stars, stripes, and patriotic colors! The pattern comes with two designs that you can mix...

Jun 19

Manhattan with a Twist Cocktail Recipe

Classic cocktails are called "classic" for a reason. I love a bourbon Manhattan -- the dryness from the bourbon, the sweetness from the...

Jun 1

Cute Scrunchie Sewing Tutorial

Scrunchies never go out of style! Whip up these cute accessories as a fashionable accessory for yourself or a child using your favorite...

Jun 1

Missouri Star Haul (June 2024)

See my June haul from Missouri Star Quilt Company! I ordered some things I needed to finish and bind some quilts, tools to make cutting...

May 25

The Summer of Finishes

Who's ready to make this summer a productive one in your sewing space? Join me from June-August as we tackle our pile of quilt tops that...

May 17

4 Reasons to Use a Flannel Sheet as Quilt Backing

A few years ago, I used a flannel sheet as a backing for a quilt and my whole life was changed! I'm a quilter who has a pile of...

May 17

Fussy-Cut Fabric Without a Specialty Ruler

Fussy cutting is a fun way to showcase favorite fabrics and large-scale prints in a quilt. This technique involves cutting an image on...

May 12

Scrappy Bookmark Pattern

Use even your tiniest scraps in an adorable bookmark that's begging you to read just "one more chapter." Add simple embroidery to linen...

May 2

Missouri Star Haul (May 2024)

See our May haul from Missouri Star Quilt Company! We ordered some things we needed for upcoming quilt patterns, as well as some...

Apr 16

How to Add Custom Embroidery to Sewing Projects

We love adding embroidered accents to quilts! It gives your quilts a personalized touch and is a fun and easy way to incorporate handwork...

Apr 14

Join Our 2024 Scrappy Star Quilt-Along!

Grab your fabrics and join us in making the Scrappy Star quilt! This quilt can use scraps or a variety of precuts! And it looks great in...

Apr 1

Missouri Star Haul (April 2024)

See our April haul from Missouri Star Quilt Company! We ordered some things we needed for upcoming quilt patterns, as well as some...

Mar 30

Little Witch Fabric Blog Tour

Hello, friends! It's our turn in the Little Witch Fabric Blog Tour. We are so honored to help our friend Jennifer Long of Sew A Story...