Make Quilted Ornaments, Coasters & Hot Pads – Fast, Easy & Giftable!
Learn how to make one of my favorite fast & fun quilted Christmas ornaments in this easy sewing tutorial! These precut-friendly, beginner-friendly ornaments are perfect for holiday decorating AND gift-giving – plus, you can use the same simple technique to create custom coasters, mug rugs, and hot pads, too. Whether you’re using charm packs, layer […]
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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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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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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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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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Link Love – The Beads or Chandelier Quilt
Free patterns are always fun, aren’t they? Well, today I have a delightful pattern recommendation to pass along to you: a pretty, on-point Beads quilt pattern by Donna Jordan from Jordan Fabrics. There’s even a video to go with the pattern! Scroll down the page to see the video. Here’s what inspired this project – […]
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Making a Rope Bowl or Basket
There’s no single “right” way to make a rope bowl. In fact, if you search for tutorials online, you’ll be inundated with a wide variety of approaches. Over the years, I’ve tried quite a few different methods; the tips and techniques I’m sharing today are some of my favorites. For this project, I started with […]
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FREE PROJECT – Fast & Fun Folded Fabric Stars
These scrap-busting stars make great holiday ornaments or decorations, and are easy enough that kids can enjoy making them, too. 😊 What You’ll Need: 3 strips of fabric for each star I used 3” x 10” strips for the larger stars and 2” x 7” strips for the smaller star. You can use 3 strips […]
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Quilters Supporting the People of Ukraine
Quilters have a long history of showing love and support for the people and causes they care about. As I understand it, the people of Ukraine don’t need our quilts right now, but they do need humanitarian aid. I was moved and inspired by a post from Aurifil Thread this week, showcasing free or low-cost […]
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