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How to Make an Ombre Puff Quilt - Free Pattern & Tutorial (with VIDEO!)

When I first published this pattern and tutorial in 2020, I had no idea how popular it would be! ...

How to Sew Long Seams on Quilts: 12 Tips for Even the Longest Seams

We've all been there: You’re so excited to sew some long seams and watch your quilt top come toge...

How to Test and Adjust Your Scant ¼” Seam (The Mystery of the Scant ¼”, SOLVED!)

Sewing with a ¼" seam is the backbone of quilting. But have you ever heard of a scant ¼" seam? I...

The Ultimate (Free!) Quilting Starter Guide - Downloadable PDF

I still remember the first time I thought about making a quilt. The idea sounded magical...creati...

Quilting Supply Checklist - Supplies for Beginners & Beyond

"How do I get started with quilting?" and “What are your favorite quilting tools?” are two of the...

Quilt Sizes 101 - From Wall Hanging to King (with Free Printable!)

Uncover the differences between quilt sizes. written by: Rebecca Bratburd If I could go back in t...

7 Fabric Types for Quilting — & How to Use Them Together Successfully

Discover how different fabrics affect your quilt's drape, look, and cuddle factor. written by: Re...

The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread

The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread: Choosing the Perfect Thread for Piecing and Quilting Your Qu...

The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting

The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting: Choosing the Perfect Middle Layer for Your Quilt Discover...

How to Perfect Your Seam Allowance - Getting an Accurate Seam Every Time

Have you ever sewn pieces of fabric together and wondered why they didn't measure what you though...

How to Trim Half Rectangle Triangles - Tips for Accurate HRTs

I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely obsessed with the look of the half rectangle triangle ...

Patchwork Squares Quilt Pattern - FREE Beginner Pattern

There is something so classic and simple about a patchwork square quilt. It feels homey, vintage,...

How to Chain Piece Rows - Speed Up Your Piecing!

Have you ever heard of chain piecing? What about chain piecing your rows? This is probably my BE...

6 Tips for Flat Seams - How to Get the Flattest Seams in Your Quilt

Pressing seams is one of the fundamental skills of quilting. Many people hate the process, which ...

Christmas Joy Quilt - using 12 fat quarters

This is a short and sweet blog post to share about my Christmas Joy quilt that I made this year! ...

A Gift Guide for Quilters

I can't believe that Christmas is around the corner! In preparation for holiday sales, I've put ...

Nightingale - Pattern Tester Quilts, Quilt Kits & Inspiration

As always, this is my favorite blog post to write for pattern releases! Pattern testers are essen...

Nightingale Quilt Pattern - my Scrappy version

Nightingale Quilt Pattern is now available! When I was designing this pattern, I was very intenti...

Nightingale Quilt Pattern - all the details!

Nightingale Quilt Pattern is now available! This pattern holds a lot of meaning for me! As many ...

Nightingale Quilt - the Kismet version

NIGHTINGALE quilt pattern is NOW available! I'm sure ya'll have seen the new Kismet fabric collec...

How to Trim Flying Geese (with Video Tutorial!)

Flying geese are often considered one of the many fundamental, beginner-friendly blocks of quilti...

A Quilters Guide to Fabric Swatches - DIY Swatch Solution

If you caught my little studio tour that I did over on Instagram a few weeks ago, you probably sa...

How to make a Rope Bowl using a Mountain Thread Co. Kit!

It seems like we were at QuiltCon ages ago....literally ages. But it was only 5 months ago....hah...

10 things to Consider when Shopping for a Sewing Machine

Let's talk about one of the most basic supplies for quilters...sewing machines! I'll tell you abo...

Ever since I shared my free Ombre Puff Quilt tutorial, I've gotten numerous messages and emails asking if I could share the fabrics that I used! I had no idea that there would be such interest in these.

5 tips to create a Vintage-Inspired Quilt!

One of the things I love about quilting is mixing old with new. Quilting has been around for cent...

The Lois Quilt Collection

Let's start from the beginning, shall we? . I was inspired to learn how to quilt after my grandm...

How to Trim Half Square Triangles - My Three Top Methods

This week, I've been teaching Peter the basics of sewing. Honestly, I never thought I'd see the d...

Quick & Easy Pillow Tutorial - How to Make a Pillow from a Quilt Block

I'm finally getting around to finishing my Model Farm pillow that I started over half a year ago!...

My experience at QuiltCon 2020

As I sit here in the Austin Airport, I am searching for the words to describe my experience at Qu...

Nerida Hansen Fabrics

As many of you know, I attended my first Quilt Market in Houston a few months ago! It was so fun ...

Straight-Line Quilting Tutorial - Easy Machine Quilting

Straight-line quilting is my favorite way to do my own quilting! It's so easy and has quite the s...

Pin Basting 101: How to Baste Your Quilt, No Spray Needed

Basting is probably my least favorite part of the quilting process! I hate to admit it, but it's ...

First Gift Quilt Pattern

It's here! First Gift Quilt pattern is now available! This pattern is a bit unique, because it's ...

Chunky Stitch Hand Binding Tutorial: How I Hand-Bind My Quilts

Eliane of Patchwork and Poodles introduced me to this super fun way to hand bind quilts. Somethin...