Sunday Sew Day- What did you work on? Instead of a Sunday Sew Day, I actually had a weekend sew. On Saturday, I finished adding a binding to a quilt because my quilting machine was being a bit picky, and I had no patience for that. Organizing: Still or Again? Once I finished the binding, I started looking at how to organize my fabrics. I had the yardage ones put away. This is great, but…
Ideas for Creating a Scrappy Sampler Quilt A scrappy sampler quilt is a fun and creative project that lets you incorporate a variety of fabric scraps into different block patterns. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover fabrics while creating something beautiful and unique. I will be adding more 12″ blocks to the block library so you can create your own Scrappy Sampler Quilt. Here are some tips to help you get started: Choose…
HSTs – Testing the Eight-at-a-Time Method This weekend, I am working on a project that requires many HSTs (Half Square Triangles), and I figured it was time to try a different method. So here are my results of Eight at a Time HSTs. It has been years and years since I used this method, and it took a couple of minutes to reacquaint myself. HSTs Chart First, I need to know what size to cut…
January Quilt UFOs and WIPs This month is starting great for Quilt UFOs and WIPs, even though I got lucky with an easy first pull from the jar. The second project for January will be machine quilting. It is time to finally finish the quilt that has been on the machine for months. Machine Quilting Project While waiting for some time to work on the machine quilting, I might as well fill bobbins. This quilt…
January – Quilt UFOs and WIPs 2025 started busy. We traveled home on New Year’s Eve, spent a night in the airport, picked up the pups from their second home, and finally relaxed. The laundry could wait. In the back of my mind, I kept thinking that I would get to pull a slip to see what I was working on this month! Quilt UFOs and WIPs: which one would it be? I ended up…
Why are Mystery Quilts Fun? Mystery quilts are fun for several reasons, combining creativity, surprise, and a sense of accomplishment. In chatting with fellow quilters, here are a few key reasons why they enjoy mystery quilts: Mystery Quilts Offer an Element of Surprise Mystery quilts are designed so that participants don’t know what the final quilt will look like until it’s finished. Each clue or step reveals a little more, creating excitement and anticipation throughout…
Quilt Battings There are so many options for Quilt Battings. Choosing the right batting for a quilt is crucial to achieving the desired look, feel, and durability. Batting impacts the quilt’s warmth, texture, and overall finish. Here are some helpful tips to guide you in selecting the perfect batting for your quilt project: 1. Understand the Types of Quilt Battings Batting comes in various materials, each offering different characteristics. The most common types are: Needle…
Quilting in Small Spaces – Making the Most of Limited Room My sewing room is not very big, and I share the room with my crafting and miniatures supplies. My room is long and narrow – only about 7 1/2″ feet wide (150 sq. ft.). The window is at one end and the door opposite. Quilting in small spaces can be more difficult but not impossible. I am thrilled that I have a separate room.…
Managing Quilt UFOs and WIPs for 2025 This past weekend, I finally found time to start organizing my creative chaos. I rearranged my quilting machine/table, sewing machine, and cutting area. Sometimes, I just need to shake it up a bit. While December is usually a crazy month for us, it was nice to do the rearranging. My Quilt UFOs, WIPs, and scrap fabrics are now organized. Scrap Fabric Organization I sorted my scraps according to…
Are you ready to work on your Quilt UFOs and WIPs? First, let’s talk about Quilt UFOs and WIPs. What are they? A Quilt UFO is an unfinished project. I like to think of it as one I started and then set aside as I started to work on something else. Some day, I will learn to focus on one project at a time. A Quilt WIP is a work-in-progress project. Think of this as…