Labeling your cut blocks is so incredibly helpful and can often speed up the whole piecing process. It seems like such a small thing to do, but I often forget to do it, or am so excited to get sewing that I just skip it (and always regret it later)! Today I want to give you a short and sweet tip and give you a chance to share some of your own tips for making the whole quilting process go just a little bit smoother and faster! (Continue reading…)
A few months ago, I posted about how to whitewash your fireplace. The whole time that I was working on that project, I was thinking to myself: Gee, I wonder if “blackwashing” is a thing?! After much searching (and Pinteresting) without finding much, I decided to figure it out myself! Let me tell you, despite the adrenaline rush I got while working on this project (potentially undoing my work by scrubbing down my giant fireplace with acid is not on my list of things to do), it was 100% worth it! I’m tickled with the results and so glad that I took the risk! Here’s a tutorial for you on how to “blackwash” your fireplace or other brick. (Continue reading…)
I counted the pews leading up to ours, like I did every Sunday. It wasn’t Sunday, and there was nothing familiar about the sanctuary today. This church held so many memories for my life; dragging a bag full of coloring books and projects to work on during the sermon, racing with all my might to show everyone the date that parents wrote in my Bible on the day that I was saved, inching closer to my Mom so I could hear her sing. So many vivid, velvet memories, but not today. Today felt like burlap, my skin raw from tears. Today was stale, today was confusing, today was different. (Continue reading…)
Father’s Day is almost here! Regardless of what you make or get for this Father’s Day, make sure to thank your dad. I’ve often noticed that Mother’s Day honors our mothers, and they deserve it. But often, Father’s Day is a call for dads to do, be, and get better. But I say, every other day of the year, our parents (mothers and fathers) strive to be the best they can be. Let’s take this Father’s Day to honor our dads for being the irreplaceable man in our lives. For every sacrifice he’s made, for every night shift, overtime, and sleepless night spent awake for my sake. To have a father is one of the best things in life—make sure that he knows that. (Continue reading…)
Today I am pleased to present to you my newest baby quilt pattern: Head in the Clouds! This quilt featuring hot air balloons of all sizes and flowing banners is sure to let your little one’s imagination soar!
I had some really fantastic pattern testers on this round, and I’m so excited to show you their take on this fun pattern. Many of the pictures you’ll see below are their creations, so be sure to click on the images and see their other work! Thank you to all my pattern testers—you were so thorough and so much fun to work with! You did a fabulous job and I hope you enjoyed making this quilt as much as I enjoyed seeing your creations. (Continue reading…)
