Turn Fabric Scraps into Quilted Christmas Ornaments (No Hand Sewing!)
Create beautiful handmade keepsakes and gifts in an afternoon! Learn how to transform fabric scraps into delightful mini patchwork quilt ornaments perfect for Christmas tree decorations, gift tags, or fabric coasters. Follow step-by-step instructions to cut, sew, and press fabric squares, add faux bindings, and insert hanging loops effortlessly – all without hand sewing! These […]
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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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I Got Monetized! 🎉 What It Means for FREE Quilting Tutorials
The end of September marked an incredible milestone – my channel was officially approved for YouTube monetization! I still remember being a young mom with two kids and a husband in grad school, learning new quilting techniques from PBS shows and stacks of library books. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d someday […]
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Free-Motion Quilting on a Home Sewing Machine – Setting Up for Success
Are you curious about free-motion quilting but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly video breaks down the basics you need to know before stitching your first design. In the video, you’ll learn:✅ The best free-motion feet for domestic machines✅ How and why to drop your feed dogs✅ How quilting gloves help you control the […]
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Scrappy, Happy Improvisational Christmas Trees – Part 2: From Blocks to Quilt Top 🎄
In Part 1 of the Happy Little (Christmas) Trees series, I shared how to create playful improvisational Christmas tree blocks using a low-pressure, mix-and-match technique. Now it’s time to explore the many ways to lay them out and turn those blocks into a finished quilt top! In Part 2, I’ll guide you through helpful design […]
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How to Make Scrappy Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks – Easy Improvisational Quilting
Ready to make some happy little trees? In this step-by-step Bob Ross-inspired video tutorial (below), I’ll show you how to create scrappy Christmas tree quilt blocks using an easy improvisational technique – no pattern required. Whether you’re making a wall hanging, pillow, table runner, or snuggle quilt, this project is beginner-friendly, fat quarter-friendly, and full […]
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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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Tour de Fabric 2025 – It’s not too late to join in!
If you’re not already enjoying the fun, it’s not to late to join the Tour de Fabric 2025! It’s a free online quilting event running through the entire month of July, featuring a hand-picked lineup of over 20 talented teachers. Each of us is sharing a workshop and/or a month-long quiltalong to help you explore, play, […]
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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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