Finished Projects

half square triangle quilt, denim quilt, floral quilt, kona cotton in white

Half Square Triangles, Hand Quilting, and a Big Finish for Me

On January 26, 2020, I sewed the last stitch on this quilt. This is the first large quilt I have entirely hand quilted, and I actually finished it friends. I have no regrets, and I’ve enjoyed so many moments slowly stitching away. You can’t be in a hurry when you decide to hand quilt a huge quilt.

Flying Geese quilt, Darlings by Ruby Star Society

A (Very Large) Flying Geese Quilt

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A couple days ago all the blocks for this quilt were laying on the floor in our bedroom, and…

New Pillows and Open Road Fabric

Many times when I purchase new fabrics, I have projects in mind, but the fabrics must wait in line until its turn. (Sometimes the fabrics must wait years. 🙂 )

New Pillow Covers in my Etsy Shop

Friends, this is my biggest restock ever. I actually just listed three new pillow covers in my Etsy Shop.

I chuckle. Three covers is not many, but it’s the most I’ve ever listed at once. 😉 I recently finished a quilt that looks exactly like this pillow. It was my inspiration.

Vintage Sheets, Patchwork Pillow Covers

New Vintage Sheet Pillow Covers

I’ve contemplated depleting my vintage sheet stock pile. They’re tricky to sew with. I have to cut around the rough or stained spots. They’re not always easy to find in great condition.

But there’s just something a bit freeing about them.

Charley Harper Winter Wonderland quilt top, Picnic Patch by It's Sew Emma

Winter Wonderland Quilt Top

This is the first Christmas / winter quilt top I’ve made. Every year when we pull out the Christmas decorations, I wish I had a Christmas quilt to pull out to throw on the couch. My children are still young, and the more special Christmas decor we set out for our home, the better. They love it.

Scrappy Log Cabin Block, Quilted Pillow Cover

A Scrappy Log Cabin Quilted Pillow Cover

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) The scrappy log cabin block has become pretty common these days in my sewing repertoire. Not only is it…

Sewing a king size quilt made of vintage sheets. The pros and the cons of sewing a king size quilt.

A King Size Quilt made from Vintage Sheets

This was an accomplishment for me. I had entirely forgotten just how dramatically large a king size quilt was. This one is approximately 110 by 108 inches. For almost two…

Hand Quilted Baby Quilt, X Marks the Spot Quilt, AGF Pure Solids

A Hand Quilted Baby Quilt and Log Cabin Pillow

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) (This quilt is for sale in my Etsy Shop.) It’s only a baby quilt, but this is the first…

Pink, Green, Brown patchwork quilt. Simple 6 inch squares. Sweet Prairie Fabric.

A Sweet Prairie Custom Quilt

I take a handful of custom orders each year. I have to turn down a good amount of requests, but when a loyal and repeat customer asks for another quilt,…

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids, X Marks the Spot Quilt by Quilters Candy

My First Ever all Solids Quilt + a Blog Tour

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Because of Elizabeth at Quilter’s Candy, I have now sewn my first ever all solids quilt. Most of you…

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…

Patchwork Quilted Pillow Covers for Sale.

New Pillows in my Etsy Shop

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) There are two new pillow covers in my Etsy Shop! My husband was just looking at this pillow cover…

Baby blanket made of vintage sheets. Picnic blanket.

A Baby Blanket made from Vintage Sheets

It’s been so long since I made a baby quilt, and it was so very refreshing. I love BIG quilts. Most of my quilts are much larger than the average…

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…

Homemade Christmas stockings, Noel Fabric, Hand quilted

Homemade Quilted Christmas Stockings…Done Early!!

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) These are done early you guys! I was quite enamored last night when my five year old was so…

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…

quilted pillow covers for sale.

Pillows and Pillows and Pillows

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Today is a breath of fresh air! A month or so ago, I had a number of custom orders…

How to sew a velvet pillow cover. Blush pink silk velvet.

I Sewed a Velvet Pillow Cover

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A couple months ago I priced some velvet at Jo Ann’s. Then I priced some on Amazon. I also…

Compass quilt block, quilted pillow cover, appliqued and English Paper Pieced

A Compass Quilt Block – Appliqued and English Paper Pieced

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Sometimes it takes other people to stretch us and take us to uncharted territory. A dear friend asked about…