Walking Foot Quilting Made Easy: 3 Versatile Techniques (plus variations!)
Ready to quilt with a walking foot? In this beginner-friendly quilting tutorial, I’m sharing 3 easy walking foot quilting techniques that every machine quilter should know. These simple, foundational quilting tips and techniques can help you quilt smoothly, avoid puckers, and build real confidence — even on your very first project! We’ll cover: You’ll also […]
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Make a Fall Table Runner with Me!
This autumn French Braid Table Runner may look complicated, but it’s one of those projects that’s pure quilting magic – fast, fun, and so satisfying to make! In my latest video, I’ll show you how to create the French braid design using jelly rolls, 2.5” wide strips you cut yourself from yardage, OR pieces cut […]
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No More Wrestling with Your Quilts! Easier Machine Quilting
Managing the bulk of a quilt in your domestic machine sure can feel like a workout! My newest video shares my favorite ways to make machine quilting easier – from setup and (optional) stabilizing lines to simple ergonomic tricks. No matter what size sewing machine you have, I hope these tips will help you quilt […]
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3 Easy Ways to Display Your Quilts
Quilts aren’t just for keeping warm – they deserve to be seen and enjoyed! In my newest video, I’ll walk you through three of my favorite methods for hanging and displaying quilts at home. From DIY hanging sleeves, sashing rods, and wooden moulding strips, to my new favorite quilt hangers, there’s an option for every […]
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Finding Quilting Inspiration in the World Around You
Ever wonder how nature can inspire your next quilt? In my latest video trunk show, I share how Lake Michigan, leafy trails, backyard blooms – and even the night sky – have influenced my quilt designs over the years. I’m also sharing some of my favorite tips for how you can create color palettes and […]
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Beautiful Celtic Appliqué by Machine – Appliqué and Quilt in One Step
If you’ve ever been captivated by the intricate beauty of Celtic knotwork but wondered how to bring that into your quilting – this one’s for you. In this video, I’m sharing my favorite method for machine-stitched Celtic appliqué, including: To demonstrate each step, I’ll walk you through the process I use when creating the Celtic […]
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How to Bind Quilts with Rounded Corners – No Cutting on the Bias!
Looking for a beginner-friendly way to finish your quilt without fussing with mitered corners or cutting bias strips? In my latest video tutorial, I walk you through how to bind a quilt with gently rounded corners using regular quilting cotton and cross-grain binding strips. That’s right – no bias cuts required! Rounded corners are a […]
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Choosing Fabrics for a Quilted Landscape
Since my Create Your Own Quilted Landscape class is coming up quickly (listed here in my shop). I thought I’d reshare some of the fabric selection tips I included in last week’s email newsletter. This machine appliqué-and-quilt in 1 step project is much easier than you probably think! Whether you use my tips to draw […]
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Quilting Legacies and Quilt Labels
Even as we grieve her recent passing, we’re taking great comfort in wrapping up in quilts made by my mother-in-law Sue Williams, and reflecting on how much joy quilting – and giving quilts to those she loved – gave to her. However, one thing I wish she had done differently is take the time to […]
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A Quilt for Myself – Adapting the Meadowland Quilt Pattern
Like most quilters I know, I am much more likely to prioritize a quilt I am making as a gift or as a class or pattern sample than a quilt I am making purely for my own use. Do you do that, too? But last week, I gave myself the gift of a few days […]
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