I tend to design (and make) a lot of baby quilts...why? Because there is nothing more fun than baby fabrics, baby colors, and baby-sized projects! A cute result, a quick reward—who wouldn't...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
The debate among sewists and quilters about pre-washing/not pre-washing fabrics reminds me of the political debates going on now (and for a small eternity until November)! Both sides have valid points, both sides make...
I rarely watch the news anymore. There's so much evil and pain in the world and I can't do a single thing about it. I'm not government, medical, or God—I'm just one little person....