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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Quilt Basting with Pool Noodles and Broomsticks
I’m planning a series of posts with some of my favorite quilt basting tips. So, I thought I’d start by answering a question that recently came up in one of my machine quilting classes: “What are pool noodles and why do you like them so much?” Depending on the size of the quilt, the type […]
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No-Waste Quilt Batting (Wadding)
If you’re like me, at some point you may find yourself with a pile of batting scraps in various sizes. I don’t like to throw these leftover bits and strips away; so I’ve developed a system that works well for me. I typically buy queen-sized packaged batting or 108″ wide batting on a roll and […]
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Quilt Marking Tools Update
Earlier this year, I shared the post Testing My Quilt Marking Tools. Since then, I’ve been putting my favorites to work on actual quilts, and I have some new info (and links) to share with you. One of the things that surprised me most both during the initial testing process and as I continued 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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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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Testing My Quilt Marking Tools
What should I use to mark my quilt? This seems to be one of the most commonly asked questions in the quilting community – and sometimes, one of the most controversial. The short answer is whatever gives you results that please you. But who wants to spend a lot of money on tools that may […]
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