Quilted Tissue Box Cover
A quick, beginner-friendly tutorial to create a quilted tissue box cover.
Appliqué for Dummies — Written by one.
Let’s start by clearing the air — I am not an appliqué expert! In fact I am writing this post while learning appliqué for the first time. In the past, I’ve avoided it because there are so many different approaches to the technique that I didn't know where to start. I am hoping this blog post can provide a brief overview of the different methods, so appliqué doesn’t feel quilt so scary.
Rhythms Quilt Along Week 4: Block 4
We’re almost done! How does it feel? This week we get to combine the skills learned over the past two weeks to put together Block 4 of the Rhythms Quilt. This block utilizes strip piecing (like Blocks 3 & 4) and curves (like Block 1) to create a stunning portion of the Rhythms Quilt design. Be sure to refer back to the Week 2 blog post and the Week 3 blog post to if you need a refresher on the tips to improve these techniques.
Quilted Birthday Banner
Turn the Cupcake Mini Block into a Quilted Banner using this tutorial! This is a simple project that can be used year after year to add a little homemade beauty to birthday celebrations.
Rhythms Quilt Along Week 3: Block 2 & 3
This week, we are tackling Blocks 2 & 3 of the Rhythms Quilt. These blocks utilize strip piecing and inset circles to create a stunning portion of the Rhythms Quilt design. Both techniques are challenging in their own way, so this is a great opportunity to improve your quilting skills!
Rhythms Quilt Along Week 2: Block 1
We’re taking this week to do Block 1, and I recommend you give yourself plenty of time to do it correctly. This block can cause a lot of headache if not approached with focus and attention to detail. The steps are not individually hard, but each builds on the previous step so if one is missed, it can cause problems down the road.
Rhythms Quilt Along Week 1: Cutting your fabric.
The cutting portion of the Rhythms Quilt is the most time-consuming step of this pattern. The “Cutting Instructions” may appear intimidating, but the challenge is not in the technique — it is in the organization!
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Welcome to the “Rhythms Quilt” Quilt-a-long!
Isn’t this the most intimidating part of the quilting process? You’ve chosen a beautiful quilt pattern, you have the recipient in mind, but now it’s time to select fabrics and the options are ENDLESS. With an infinite combination of prints, solids, textures, etc., it’s overwhelming! The key to selecting appropriate fabrics for the Rhythms Quilt to balance contrast, print scale, and hue. What does this mean? Well, let’s get into it!
Rhythms QAL Preview: Selecting fabrics
Isn’t this the most intimidating part of the quilting process? You’ve chosen a beautiful quilt pattern, you have the recipient in mind, but now it’s time to select fabrics and the options are ENDLESS. With an infinite combination of prints, solids, textures, etc., it’s overwhelming! The key to selecting appropriate fabrics for the Rhythms Quilt to balance contrast, print scale, and hue. What does this mean? Well, let’s get into it!
Introducing the Rhythms Quilt
The Rhythms Quilt is a modern, unique pattern designed to create an eye-catching quilt at an advanced beginner level. The pattern may look complicated, but with the instructions and templates provided, it will come together seamlessly. This design is perfect to compliment a boho nursery, a trendy living area, or a stylish teenage bedroom.
DIY Linen Bread Bag
The latest addition to my bread-making arsenal is a reusable linen bread bag. When bread first comes out of the oven, the crust is crisp and the inside is soft, however when it is time to store the bread — a ziplock bag in the refrigerator turns the soft, fluffy loaf into a hard, dry brick.
Enter: The Bread Bag!
DIY Reusable Bowl Cover
As the air gets crisp here in northern Wyoming, cozy activities like bread making, tea drinking, and slipper wearing are making their way back into life. There is nothing better than fresh bread and warm soup to bring cozy vibes into your home. A reusable bowl cover is an important addition to your bread making journey, and is a great way to bring sustainable, reusable products into your kitchen.
Introducing the Sundance Quilt
The Sundance Quilt is a modern, unique pattern designed to create an eye-catching quilt at an advanced beginner level. The pattern may look complicated, but with the instructions and templates provided, it will come together seamlessly. This design is perfect to compliment a boho nursery, a trendy living area, or a stylish teenage bedroom.
Free Tutorial: Quilted messenger bag from the Sundance Quilt
Did you know the best time to do a scrappy project is right after completing a quilt? Yup. You’ve already selected complimentary fabrics, have coordinating cuts, and are probably craving a quick finish. So instead of tossing scraps into that bottomless basket, let’s use put them to good use!
DIY Quilted Sleep Sack
Looking for a fun scrap-busting project? This quilted sleep sack pattern is a great way to use fabric scraps, leftover batting, and/or quilt coat scraps in an easy DIY project. This post provides instructions and a free template printable to easily assemble your own version of a quilted sleep sack!
Introducing: The Let’s Grow Milestone Quilt Pattern
The “Let’s Grow” Milestone Quilt pattern is designed to track the monthly growth of a new baby. This is the perfect quilt to make for yourself or gift a loved one. The modern, minimal design will compliment any nursery, and provides the perfect backdrop for photos that will be cherished for a lifetime!
Radiowaves Circular Quilted Playmat—Tutorial
There is something extra adorable about a circular playmat to use during tummy time or throw outside in the grass to protect delicate baby skin. It will also function as an excellent carseat or stroller blanket, as there are no more pesky corners to get caught in the wheels. Lucky for us as quilters, we don’t have to spend $200 on a fast-fashion version, because with this tutorial you’ll be able to turn any square or rectangular quilt pattern into a circular version. And the best part is, the Radiowaves Quilt pattern creates the perfect boho background for spontaneous park day or newborn photoshoot.
Hand Quilting- the original quilting technique
There was a time when sewing and quilting were much more than a hobby, they were an inextricable part of building a society. We’ve lost appreciation for slow, intentional craftsmanship in our hustle-bustle world of maximum efficiency. So this month, I challenge you to settle your hands, slow the hurried sewing, and reincorporate hand stitching into your quilting practice. You just might find that you love it!
Introducing the “Miss Direction Quilt” pattern
The Miss Direction Quilt pattern was inspired by the exciting possibilities offered by a new year. Personal growth is a universal goal of most creatives, and this quilt is designed to illustrate a vision of growth trajectory. Will this year’s evolution be directed outwardly, inwardly, or toward consistency? Each of the 3 quilt versions are composed of the same base block rotated differently to create contrasting designs, so choose the one that resonates with your New Year’s vision. Is it Inbound, with a goal of internal growth? Is it Outbound, with the ambition of external accomplishments? Or is it Homebound— focusing intention on maintaining previous achievements and developing personal contentment? There’s no wrong answer, and I can’t wait to see which design resonates with you!