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…
Final Installment of the Row by Row Sampler We are at the end of this year-long project. This is the second Row by Row Sampler I’ve made, and I still love the pattern. I don’t usually repeat quilt patterns, but scrappy quilts always tug at my heartstrings. This step took the longest because it is a pieced border. My little Buster loves to sit right behind my machine and sleep. Border Options In the first…
November Quilt UFO Just two months before the new year—actually less than two months—how are you doing on your Quilt UFO List? I took a bit of a turn when attempting to finish up the Quilt UFOs for this year. This little pup (Buster) has loved sleeping on the table when I am piecing. As soon as I sit down at the machine, he wants to be up there on a cuddly blanket. Foundation Piecing…
November Installment of the Row by Row Sampler Are you ready for the November installment of the Row by Row Sampler? This scrappy pattern is wrapping up quickly! I love the photos I am seeing. It always amazes me how different the pattern will look. This block, the Ohio Stars, is one of my favorites. It may look simple, but there is so much that can be done with it. You may remember from last…
How Does Worktable Wednesday Look for You This week, my Worktable Wednesday starts with a big Grammy mug of chai and ginger tea. An extra strong mug of tea helps when you feel a bit under the weather. There will be a fair amount of rest between the chores I want to finish both in and out of the sewing room. Today, I will work on the foundation piecing units. I finished three this morning,…