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Join the Happy Hour Stitches 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...
Apr 10


Sew Half-Square Triangles Easier (and More Accurately!)
Half-square triangles are a common quilting unit, so you'll likely sew them for many patterns in your quilting life. But they're not...
Mar 2


5 Ways to Mark and Sew Diagonal Seams in Quilt Blocks
When sewing a quilt, your pattern instructions may direct you to mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of a fabric piece as a guide for...
Jan 20


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 4, 2024


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, 2024


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 17, 2024


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 16, 2024


Turn an Antique Quilt Into Meaningful Ornaments
I do not come from a line of quilters. There was one quilt in my family before I took up the hobby and I am so happy that quilt made its...
Dec 5, 2023


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...
Oct 29, 2023


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,...
Aug 25, 2023
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