Foundation Piecing – Paper or Freezer Paper?

Foundation Piecing – Paper or Freezer Paper?

For those of you who are new to quilting, you may be wondering what foundation piecing is. For those of you who know foundation piecing, you may be curious about how you can use freezer paper for it. Let me help you understand. First, foundation paper piecing is NOT...
Quilt Block Mania – November 2024

Quilt Block Mania – November 2024

Quilt Block Mania is going shopping this month! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, each of our talented quilters has created a block for our shopping theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Money Themed Quilt Block by Carolina...
Remembrance

Remembrance

It is easy to get distracted by the media and the craziness, especially this time of year. We can forget those important little things. And then someone reminds you… I was having one of those moments recently. Trying not to doom scroll through the news. Avoiding...
I’ve Got Your Back

I’ve Got Your Back

I spend so much time on the tops of my quilts and the quilting, that sometimes I neglect the backing. Do you know what I mean? I pick the fabric that kind of goes with the top and is the right size. Not much thought, just a mechanical step… Well, a few of my...
Quilt Block Mania – October 2024

Quilt Block Mania – October 2024

Quilt Block Mania is indulging in sweets this month! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our sweet theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Donut Quilt Block by Carolina MooreSwirly Lollipop by Patchwork BreezeCaramel Apples by...
Needle Me Please!

Needle Me Please!

When cleaning out my mother’s sewing room, we found a drawer full of needles. There were darning needles, embroidery needles, milliner needles, betweens, quilting needles, applique needles, tapestry needles, chenin needles, beading needles…. And that was...
Picking the Perfect Color Thread

Picking the Perfect Color Thread

We spend so much time picking the perfect palette with our fabrics, but threads can make or break your quilting project. Thread choices are not just black and white. They cover piecing, applique and quilting, bobbins and top threads. So, you need to think...
Quilt Block Mania – September 2024

Quilt Block Mania – September 2024

Quilt Block Mania is traveling this time! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our transportation theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Train Quilt Block by Carolina MooreHot Air Balloon by Patchwork BreezeBronco by Crafty...
Packing Up the Sewing Room and Saying Goodbye

Packing Up the Sewing Room and Saying Goodbye

This is one of the saddest moments for me. Over the past week, I have been packing up my mother’s sewing room… Taking the things I knew she wanted me to have. Sorting the rest for my dad to sell or donate. Noting the duplicate rulers and threads that she...