Beginner Quilting

Peony Pedal Quilts on Etsy

Peony Pedal Quilts on Etsy

While I recently enjoyed my trip to the small local quilt shop, I continue bookmarking small shops online as well. I’m not sure if it’s personality or just simple preference, but I enjoy a small shop so much more than hundreds and hundreds of listings of fabric options.

Maggie Pearl Quilt, Warp and Weft Fabric, Heirloom Fabric, Ruby Star Society, Patchwork Quilt

Maggie Pearl Quilt

I’ll jump straight into the details on this one because it’s been a joy to sew again. It’s a simple one, my friends, but sometimes simple is ideal. I needed something easy this time.

Low Volume Quilt, Simple patchwork quilt, Jacob's Ladder quilt

A Simple and HUGE Low Volume Quilt

If you’ve followed along here for long, this quilt may look quite familiar. Low volume used to be my only comfort zone, and maybe in many respects, it really still is, but it’s been a while since I’ve relished in that familiar comfort. Low volume is still the most natural for me.

The Willow Market, How to Make Fabric Postage Stamps

How to Make Fabric Postage Stamps

Something small. Something quick and whimsy. Something just to make them smile. I’ve seen fabric postage stamps for years, but I had no reason to take the time to make them until now. They’re fun and quick and simple.

Checkered Garden Quilt by Film in the Fridge. Made by The Willow Market.

A Checkered Garden Quilt

I have four children right now. They are seven, five, three, and three months. A couple years ago, I finished an economy block quilt for my seven year old. I have sewn zero quilts for my other children.

where to buy jersey fabric

Where to buy Jersey Knit Fabric

I went on a hunt the other day to find some jersey knit fabric. I wanted some small cuts of jersey fabric to make some headbands for our new baby girl. This search turned out to be much more difficult than I had anticipated. I didn’t find many fabric stores dedicated to a good variety of jersey fabrics.

The best hand quilting supplies.

My Favorite Hand Quilting Supplies

I have this little blue pouch that I’ve carried around for approximately the last two years. It contains my green thimble, a little pair of Fiskars scissions, Pearle Thread, and hand quilting needles.

Well. I lost it.

How to Sew a Baby Quilt without a Binding.

How to make a Baby Quilt without a Binding

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Well this was a fun quilt to make! I’d HIGHLY recommend it if you are looking for an extremely…

A vibrant flying geese quilt. Cotton & Steel Fabric

A Flying Geese Quilt…made with ALL my Cotton & Steel Fabrics

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Update: HERE’S my finished quilt top with these blocks. It’s about time I started something new! Full of color…

What supplies am I using to hand quilt?

The Blessings, Thoughts, and Supplies of Hand Quilting

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Well. Looking at the above picture, you may not even notice the hand quilting on a few of the…

Boy quilt. Masculine quilt. Plaid quilt. Striped quilt. Bella Solid Graphite. Bella Solid Silver. Peppered Plaids by Cory Pepper.

Stripes and Plaid – A Quilt for my Dad

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Sometimes my dad is the hardest person to shop for at Christmas. He has plenty of interests and hobbies…

Log cabin block, vintage linens, quilted pillow cover, vintage patchwork, sewing with vintage sheets

How to Make a Log Cabin Block with Strips of Scrap Fabric

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I’ve recently been inspired to hand quilt. Since my post last Monday, I’ve done a LOT of hand quilting.…

Hand Quilting resources, modern hand quilting, Pearle Thread Antique Blue Size 12

What are your Favorite Hand Quilting Resources?

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I have a vision, friends. I finished this half-square triangle quilt a couple weeks ago, and I want to…

half square triangle quilt. color block quilt. art gallery fabrics denim.

Half Square Triangle Quilt Top…with so much Denim

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Have you seen the hashtag ‘side hustle?’ It’s for a mom kind of like me who runs a business…

Low volume quilt, blue and gray quilt, simple patchwork quilt

Low Volume Quilts are my Specialty

(Please note that affiliate links have been included in this post.) It’s finished! This one was sent off early last week to a sweet customer. I don’t take many custom…

Low Volume Quilt Top, Simple patchwork quilt, white, blue, and gray quilt

A Finished Low Volume Quilt Top

Isn’t this the most peaceful color palette ever? This simple quilt top has turned out so beautifully, and I can’t wait to finish it up. Once it’s finished, it will head to a sweet customer’s home.

The best fabric shops for high quality fabrics.

My Favorite Fabric Shops and Stores

Those of you who share my love for quilting and sewing possibly share in my enjoyment of browsing fabric shops. I’ve bought fabric from a very wide variety of fabric shops these last couple years, but there are a few I continually go back to browse.

Simple low volume patchwork quilt. Gray, blue, and yellow quilt.

A Simple Twin Sized Low Volume Quilt

I don’t take custom orders often. I have no rhyme or reason to when I accept a custom order or when I turn one down. I have learned, though, I tend to be quick to take a custom order when I’m ready to start a new project but can’t justify any reasons to start a new project.

how to cut 8 half square triangles at once.

Eight Half Square Triangles at the Same Time???

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I wrote this tutorial a long time ago. It is perfect for learning how to sew half square triangles.…

Serendipity Fabrics, Kinder Fabrics, Patchwork Quilt for Girls.

A Finished Serendipity Fabrics Quilt

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) This quilt was a rather quick finish, and the design is very simple. Yet again, I’ve concluded that I…

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