The Basics of Color Theory

The Basics of Color Theory

The Basics of Color Theory: Exploring the Traditional RYB Spectrum Color is one of the most exciting parts of quilting and crafting, but it’s also an area where many quilters feel the least confident. Choosing the right colors can feel overwhelming—there are...
Quilt Block Mania – Nutcracker Golfer

Quilt Block Mania – Nutcracker Golfer

Are you excited to make your golfer? Are you looking for ideas on how to make him? If so, I will share how I made my little guy. First, I decided that I didn’t want to add the side borders. I will be combining these guys into a larger project. However, you can...
Advice to New Quilter

Advice to New Quilter

Over the holidays, I had the pleasure of working with a total newbie to quilting. She is 13 years old and decided she wanted to learn how to sew. The Newbie She convinced her mom to open up the sewing machine that had been sitting in a box for a few years. Then, she...
Quilt Block Mania – January 2025

Quilt Block Mania – January 2025

Quilt Block Mania is starting this year with SPORTS! I do love to watch certain sports: soccer, football, college basketball, minor league baseball, and the Olympics. And I play a few, not very well though! What are your favorite sports? Do you watch, play or both? If...
Your Opinions Matter – Survey Results January 2025

Your Opinions Matter – Survey Results January 2025

I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond to our survey during the holidays. It probably wasn’t the best time to ask! We did get some good information from the responses, which we want to share with you. Quilting Type It is good to know what types of...
Mocha Mousse – Color of the Year 2025

Mocha Mousse – Color of the Year 2025

I am sure you have heard the buzz over the past month about the Pantone color of the year. It won’t be a big surprise to you that I normally ignore that type of chatter and do my own thing. But this year, I decided to go with the flow. I don’t always have...
Quilter’s New Year’s Resolutions

Quilter’s New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year Quilters! It is that time of year again, where we all make those New Years Resolutions. And one of those resolutions is that we will keep our resolutions – right?? One of my resolutions this year is to help you keep your promises to yourself. You...

Christmas Trees!!!

I have been busy making more trees!! The fusible applique is the basis for these lovely little trees. The applique is secured with a little stitching. Then, I added a little quilting around the block. I kept the quilting simple – just straight lines an inch...
Quilt Block Mania – Christmas Trees!!

Quilt Block Mania – Christmas Trees!!

I am having fun making simple holiday gifts for my friends using this month’s Quilt Block Mania free block. To get the block, sign up for the newsletter! If you already have the block, I am adding to my decorating ideas. In my last post, I showed the preppy...