First Aid for Your Ironing Board

First Aid for Your Ironing Board

by | Jun 9, 2023 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips

How often do you think about your ironing board? Honestly, I rarely think about mine, until there is an issue. I have had this particular ironing board for almost 40 years. I take it for granted…. Until something goes wrong. In this case, I noticed something funky...
Panel Quilt Patterns Never Go Stale

Panel Quilt Patterns Never Go Stale

by | Apr 24, 2023 | Quilting Tips

Panels quilts are all the rage. Goodness knows, I have designed so many of them. The panels are for sale for a short period of time, then they are gone. So why buy a pattern with a panel, especially if you can only use it once? Other quilt patterns can be used over...
Peppermint Pinwheels

Peppermint Pinwheels

by | Apr 13, 2023 | Tips and Tricks

Last weekend, I made Peppermint Pinwheels. It is one of my newest patterns and features Hoffman’s Holiday Elegance Collection.  This pattern has plenty of pinwheels in varying shades of red, white and silver. It is a sparkling addition to holiday decor. If you...
San Marco

San Marco

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks

During the last two weeks, I worked on San Marco and posted pictures in Instagram and Facebook with some helpful hints. Not everyone likes social media, so I decided to add a little of it here. San Marco is a foundation pieced throw, which finished at 53″...
On-Point Borders

On-Point Borders

by | Feb 24, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks

On-point borders, like the one in Iris Blossom, can be intimidating if you have never done one. So we decided to make a video of the process for you! There are a few important points to know when making an on-point border. The side setting triangles should always be...