Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns — Tutorials
Why do you quilt?
Why do you quilt? Who do you quilt for? Have you ever stopped to think about it? I have always loved to make things. I love to work with my hands and see something come to life! I learned to quilt in high school and made all four of my best friends quilts when we graduated so we would have something to link us together while we were away at our separate colleges. Last spring I found out my best friend, Emilie was going to have twin boys. Making us both twin boy moms. They were bookends - mine...
Gifts for Quilters 2024!
Sewn Quilt Patterns Surface Pattern Design Tutorials
Hello, friends! I'm popping in for an updated list of the best gifts for the quilter or sewist in your life. Let's get to it! Stocking Stuffers: All of these can be found in my Amazon storefront. When you purchase using my storefront my small business earns a commission without you paying more for your purchase. Win win! I love to find little small things to stuff in a stocking. A quilter can never have too many of these! Another idea would be to grab a few of these small items, drop them into one of my sewing mugs and...
Sewing Machine Maintenance
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. We LOVE our sewing machines don't we? We work them to the bone so they definitely need some R&R every now and then. Today I'm sharing a few maintenance musts for you to keep in mind while you're quilting. Before we begin I have a quick note for you all. These are my own tips and guidelines that I follow for my Bernina 350. You should always refer to your...
Quilting Time Savers
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. We are always looking for ways to save a little time when we quilt aren't we? Occasionally, I'll give myself a leisurely amount of time to make a quilt but usually I have a deadline. I've noticed there are four categories where you can save a little time by shifting your routine a bit. Let's dive in! Start Strong: This might seem obvious, but I think everyone needs this...
