Why am I doing this, specifically – Quilting with Tamara Blog? Quilting was such a big part of my life before life took over. The sharing as I taught classes has been missing. I enjoy reading other blogs – even ones that aren’t quilty. It is time to get back to the things that bring me joy. In the Quilting With Tamara Blog, you will get to know me – the good, the messy, the comical, and at times the frustration that comes with life.
Quilters Like to Share
So, welcome to my blog. You will find a little bit of everything here. Quilting With Tamara will encompass teaching, designing, sharing, RV’ing, and chatting – among other things. I find creativity in a variety of places, and you will often read about them here. If there is something that you would like to see or read about, I am just a message away.
Recipe Ideas
Who knows, maybe even sharing those favorite time-saving recipes that allow more time for quilting or blogging. I am always open to learning about your favorite recipes – gluten-free ones are a bonus in my book. Cooking is not my passion, but I do enjoy easy meals that taste good. The crockpot and the air-fryer are my best friends, especially in the winter.
First, I need to share that I am not a person who measures when it comes to cooking in the crockpot. The tendency is to dump ingredients in making adjustments according to taste. If I share a recipe, I will do my best to give an approximate measure to use. Take time to taste as you go; if you have success with a change you made, please share – I am always looking for ways to improve a recipe.
Scrappy Quilt Block Patterns
If you are interested in following my adventures in Scrap Quilts, check out the main page here. I will be updating the free quilt patterns every month. I would love to add to the page more often, but we still have too many irons in the fire here.
Please feel free to contact me and/or leave comments on the blogs. Join my Facebook page for additional information.
How Many UFOs and WIPs Do I Really Have Going On? With 2026 just around the corner, I always find myself reflecting on the projects (UFOs and WIPs) scattered throughout my sewing room. This time of year naturally brings a mix of excitement and honesty. I started 2025 strong, making great progress during the first half of the year… and then the second half? Not so much. Life got busy, creativity shifted, and a few…
Block of the Month – With a Twist Happy New Year and Welcome to the 2026 Block of the Month with a Twist! It is time to get out your scrappy fabrics – this year, we will be focusing on using up those scrap fabrics. I’m so excited to kick off a brand-new year of creativity with the 2026 Block of the Month with a Twist! This year is all about embracing flexibility, having fun,…
Last Minute Scrappy Gift Ideas December is officially here, and if you’re still stitching up handmade gifts, don’t stress — scrappy sewing is the perfect way to create something meaningful and use up those beautiful leftover bits we all save. Here are some quick, cozy, scrap-friendly projects you can finish in an evening — perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding that handmade touch to the holidays: 1. Mug RugsA charming little gift for teachers, coworkers,…
Block of the Month with a Twist! I’m kicking off a year-long Block of the Month adventure — but this one comes with a fun twist! Each month, we’ll use a spinner to decide that month’s color or fabric challenge. I will be creating the spinner with both colors and fabrics, and some may contain both, but I would love some suggestions. Scrappy is the goal with this Block of the Month. Spinning for Color…
A Fellow Scrappy Quilter’s Blog If you love scrappy quilting as much as I do, you’ll definitely want to check out Dawn’s blog: My Quilt Projects. Her posts are overflowing with creativity and clever ideas for using up leftover fabrics — transforming small bits and pieces into quilts that are bursting with color, texture, and charm. I always love seeing how other quilters breathe new life into their scraps, and Dawn’s projects are a perfect…
