How I Organize and Store my Quilting Fabric with IKEA
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your quilting fabric tidy, visible, and accessible – without spending a fortune – I’ve got a new video just for you! In this follow-up to my popular IKEA Quilting Studio tour, I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of how I organize yardage, fat quarters, precuts, and fabric scraps using […]
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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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Creating a Movable Quilting Studio with IKEA Storage Solutions
Is your sewing or quilting space temporary, shared, or constantly evolving? You’re not alone! Over the years, I’ve had to move my quilting setup from room to room depending on mobility needs, family needs, and available space. These days, my studio lives in one side of our dining room; and while it’s not a forever […]
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How Quilt-As-You-Go Made Modern Has Held Up After 10 Years
Wondering if Quilt-As-You-Go quilts really hold up over time? I revisited several quilts I made using Jera Brandvig’s QAYG method – where each block is quilted with batting (but no backing!) before being joined together. After 10 years of family use and frequent washing, I’m sharing what held up, what surprised me, and why I […]
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Myths and Truths About Prewashing: A Quilter’s Guide
If you’ve ever Googled “Should I prewash quilting fabric?” you already know that the advice varies wildly. Some quilters insist on it. Others skip it completely. And plenty of us fall somewhere in between. In my newest video, I break down the most common myths and misconceptions around prewashing, including tips for dealing with fabric […]
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My Favorite Fabric Storage System (It’s not bins!)
Read on if you would like to know more about how I buy fabric and the process I use for storing it. Just looking for links? Click here for the Comic Book Boards and click here for the plastic clips I am using. If you need more clips (like me), you can buy a larger […]
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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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Making a 10 Minute Quilt Block
Can you make an interesting quilt block in just 10 minutes or less? And with just 3 seams? Yes! I’ve been experimenting lately with this oldie-but-goodie method that was popularized by Suzanne McNeill in her books: 10-Minute Blocks: 3-Seam Squares for Quicker Quilts: Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes or Yardage (Design Originals) Handy Technique for a […]
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