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Today’s post is an exciting announcement! For over a year Aurifil Thread and I have been working behind the scenes to create a brand new 8wt thread. We went back and forth many times with their mill in Italy to get all of the elements just right and I am proud to say that thisContinue Reading…
If you’re like me, you probably have some fabric scraps lying around. And not just a few… like … a lot. But instead of letting them sit in a storage tub, I decided it was time to use a bunch of them up! This scrappy butterfly quilt featuring the third block in The Cutting Table’sContinue Reading…
I’m bringing you something special today, my quiltketeers. A book tour! Oh yes, and not just any book tour – it’s your favorite kind of book tour – one that involves quilts and notions and many beautiful quilt photos taken by other quilters all over the world. Before launching into my Weekend Quilting project, IContinue Reading…
[…] more structure you are adding to your scarf. This is a great time to play with textures by using different thread weights, hand quilting, or maybe even tying the front and center together. After you are finished quilting, trim your quilted scarf top down to 7″ x 70″. Step 3: Sew Backing Fabric Pieces […]
With Christmas just around the corner and a chill in the air, it’s time for a new (and addicting) holiday craft! There’s just something special about spending an afternoon mass producing an adorable gift for your friends, family, and coworkers, while tailoring each one to the individual’s favorite colors. This folded fabric tree ornament tutorialContinue Reading…
[…] a citron back. BAM! The binding uses the same yellow backing fabric so that when looking at a flatshot, you still get the slightest hint of color – tying it all together. OK, but seriously, how many of you can relate to this problem… I honestly don’t think she can help herself. If there is […]
I’ll admit it: I’m a 90’s kid. I had scrunchies before scrunchies were considered cool. Now, as a mom, I find my hair up in a messy mom bun 98% of the time. I’m not saying I’m overqualified to write an easy DIY scrunchie tutorial… but yeah, I’m totally overqualified. If you haven’t heard, scrunchiesContinue Reading…
When researching sewing machines, there are a lot of factors to consider. Since my specialty is quilting, I’ll give you the deets on what I’ve found to be the best quilting sewing machines. It’s time. You’ve sewn a couple quilts, become totally addicted (I mean, it’s hard not to), and now realize the old hand-me-downContinue Reading…
Eco-printing is a beautiful and unique way to create naturally printed fabric using flowers and other plants. Rooted (pun intended) in history across many cultures dating as far back as ancient Greece, eco-printing is the process of transferring pigment from flowers and plants onto another surface, most commonly paper or, as in our case, fabric.Continue Reading…
