Have you ever carefully cut all your fabric pieces, followed the pattern instructions, and sewn your quilt blocks together, only to discover that they don’t measure what they’re supposed to?…
Under My Needle
Projects I’m working on – fun to share with you!
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day: Time to Sew Something Fun!
Do you ever look around your sewing room and think, I really should finish that quilt… And then look at the stack of fabric next to it and think, But…
Let’s Have Some Fun with Some Spooky (Free) Halloween Projects
I’ve got something fun planned for Halloween. I know it’s not here yet, but some fun things take a bit of planning. I’ll share more details about my own Halloween…
Start Strong: Planning Quilting Projects for Success (and Sanity)
There’s a particular kind of excitement that comes with new quilting projects. It might start with a pattern you’ve fallen in love with, a bundle of fabric you couldn’t leave…
Small Quilted Gifts (That People Actually Love to Receive)
If you’re anything like me, you love to make small quilted gifts and probably have a mental list running at all times. “Oh, that would be perfect for her…”, “I…
The Quiet Magic of Low-Volume Fabrics
There’s a special kind of beauty in fabrics that don’t demand attention — but reward you when you look closer. Low-volume fabrics fall squarely into that category. They’re soft, subtle,…
Nature-Inspired Fabric Color Pulls
Turning Nature Into a Quilt Color Palette: Choosing Fabric Color based on a Photograph If you ever find yourself staring at your fabric stash thinking “I know I want to…
Trace Your Pattern: Save the Original
Have you ever hesitated to cut into a newly purchased pattern? I certainly have. What if I make a mistake or need to alter it? Will I have to buy…
What Happens to Your Quilting When Life Becomes Heavy — and Time Becomes Scarce?
There are seasons in life when everything seems to speed up. Appointments multiply, responsibilities stack higher, and the needs of others take priority over nearly everything else, including quilting. If…
The Quiltblox 2025 Mystery Quilt – The Reveal
Our quilting adventure has come to a satisfying end. Each month, I’ve been sharing a new block (or 2) from the Quiltblox 2025 Mystery Quilt. We’ve been working on this…