Bling Tree – Day 1
On Day 1 of the Bling Tree, I started with a small button. On top of the button, I added a small metal bead. Then, I wrapped one strand of 12 wt pink thread (doubled) around the button. To wrap the button, I made a small knot and bring the thread up through the...
Bling Tree – Preparation
Do you want to spend a little time honing your stitching skills during the holidays without feeling guilty? The Bling Tree Stitch Along is a great little project to learn how to embellish a little project for Christmas. Each day, you create a new ornament for your...
Bling Tree
Do you have some scrap fabric, leftover batting, a handful of buttons, some beads, and embroidery thread? If so, join me from December 1 – December 24 to make a Bling Tree! So what is a Bling Tree? It is a way to add a little stitching each day to your holiday...
The Vanishing Act
Mark my quilt…. Let me count the ways. Wait, I don’t want the marks to be permanent! How do you add non-permanent marks to your quilt? Let me help you here. There are several ways, but they all depend upon your fabric, what you need the marks for,...
Elevate Your Quilting with Floral Fancy
Do you like fusible applique, but want a way to really make it pop, without extravagant quilting? Do you make wall hangings or table toppers and want them to really stand out? Have you experimented with other types of needlework and looking for new ways to incorporate...
COMING SOON
I apologize to all of my followers for the barrage of new items being added to the website today! There is a reason…. All of these patterns are in production and will probably be released in the next few weeks. So why am I putting this information out there...
Nine Patch Perfected
The Nine Patch is a basic block that most quilters learn. It is the building block for lots of other blocks. It is pretty simple, which makes it a wonderful block to sharpen some of your skills. A few simple tips to try on your next Nine Patch may perfect your...
Phew! I’ve Got the SKU
SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit. Yup – I had to look it up. Why should quilters even care about SKUs? Yes, we need them if we want to make a quilt exactly as designed. But what else does a SKU do? If you are shopkeeper, designer or suppliers, SKUs keep your...
