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Pattern Release: Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds-online only

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…)

How To Sew Your First Quilt Block

Today I thought it might be nice to start from the begining. This one goes out to you who are brand-new to the quilting world. You’ve got a pile of fabric and a pattern that you’re dying to get started on, but are a little afraid to make the first cut. Never fear! I’ll show you everything you need to know and how to get started on your very first quilt. (Continue reading…)

The 4 Basic Types of Quilting: A Guide

Four Types of Quilts: A Guide on the Four Basic Quilting Techniques

Remember the first time you saw a handmade quilt? I find that there’s something magical about those carefully stitched pieces coming together to tell a story.

Today is a helpful post for those of you who are starting to quilt, interested but not sure where to start, and the more adventurous quilter that wants to try something different!

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Is My Home Hostile? 6 Mistakes That We All Make in Our Homes

6 reasons why your home feels uninviting and how to fix it!My husband always finds the most interesting articles! It probably has something to do with actually knowing how to use Twitter, but I digress—he’s the best at finding information that I love. Today an article popped up in my inbox titled The Subtle Design Features That Make Cities Feel More Hostile: Think your city doesn’t like you? You’re right. After reading it, I wondered if there are ways that we make our homes feel hostile without even knowing it. Here are the top 6 most common mistakes that I’ve discovered, making our homes feel unfriendly, even if we aren’t aware of it and how to fix them to make your home more welcoming: (Continue reading…)

A Modern Headboard Tutorial

Here's a great way to use leftover flooring! Make a headboard! The tutorial is easy to follow and the wall art or headboard looks great with any style!Today I’ve got a super-fun super-easy headboard tutorial for you! This all started with an old box of odds and ends that my grandpa (we call him Pappap) gave me. There’s some question as to what all of these pieces once built, but by the sounds of it, it was some sort of hutch that my Great Pappap built himself. Not having any idea what this piece looked like, how big it was, or really what it was for, the box sat and sat in my garage. I nearly threw it away on multiple occasions, but didn’t want to throw away this little piece of family history! (Continue reading…)

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