With the nation’s 250th birthday right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about all the patriotic quilts I’ve made over the years. Quilting is such a significant part of our…
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Turn Your Scraps into Something Beautiful (and Useful)
If you’re anything like me, you don’t just have scraps — you have a growing collection of scraps. Little pieces from past quilts. Favorite fabrics you couldn’t quite part with….
The All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop – April and May 2026
The All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop runs from April 1 (no fooling) to May 31st, 2026. This is the biggest Shop Hop event to be held in our area each…
Happy Birthday USA: Create a Patriotic Quilt for Independence Day
As we look ahead to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, now is the perfect time to begin a patriotic quilt — a project that can be displayed, gifted, or shared as…
Messy Sewing Space? A Fresh Start for a Creative Year
If you’ve looked around your sewing room lately and wondered, How on earth did it get this way?, you’re in good company. Creative minds like ours create a messy sewing…
Rotary Blade Sharpeners – By Popular Vote: Your Choice is
In the last newsletter, I asked readers to share their experiences with rotary blade sharpeners. I presented several versions as options to consider and asked for opinions on those, as…
Rotary Cutter Blade Sharpeners – Which Would You Choose?
I’ve been asked by several of you for a recommendation about rotary cutter blade sharpeners. Here’s the thing, I just don’t know. There are several different versions on the market,…
Quiltblox Christmas – Word of the Day: Inspire
Welcome to the Quiltblox 12 Days of Christmas! Today is the final day for this year’s quilty Christmas. I hope you’ve enjoyed the series so far! Today’s word is: Inspire….
Quilty Christmas Gift – Day 12: Pillowcase Project
Welcome to Day 12 of a Quiltblox Quilty Christmas! I’m so glad you are here. I have one last quilty Christmas gift for you. I created this pattern several years…
Quiltblox Christmas – Word of the Day: Explore
Welcome to the Quiltblox 12 Days of Christmas! Each day through December 9th, I’ll share a word of the day that has meaning for me during this holiday season. Today’s…