Quilt Binding for Beginners: How Much You Need & How to Attach It

A Beginner’s Guide to Quilt Binding This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission if you purchase through one of my links, at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure for more information. You’ve finished piecing your quilt, it’s been quilted, and now you’…

Sewing the Flower Garden Crossbody Bag by Minki Kim

When Your Favorite Bag Breaks… Make a New One! The strap on my favorite crossbody bag broke, so I had to decide how I was going to replace it. And really, what better excuse could there be to make myself a new bag? It’s not like I don’t have plenty of patterns to choose from! One of my favorite bag pa…

What to Pack for a Quilt Retreat: The Ultimate Packing Guide + Free Checklist

Going on a quilt retreat is one of my favorite things to do. There is just something about getting away for a few days, setting up your sewing machine, and having uninterrupted time to sew with other quilters who completely understand your love of fabric. I've been to several quilt retreats over…

From My Sewing Room to Her Heart

When I first shared my Kitty Cats quilt top a few weeks ago, I mentioned that it was being made for my sister-in-law, who happens to be a devoted cat lover. Today I get to share the rest of the story. The quilt is finally finished. Since selling Miss Moxie, I no longer have a longarm in my sewing room…

Cherry Berry Quilt – Learning to Trust My Own Skills

One of my latest finishes is the Cherry Berry Quilt , made using Lori Holt's beautiful Berry & Sage fabric collection. This lap-size quilt finishes at 50" x 60½" , and I used the coordinating backing fabric from the same collection to complete the project. I made this quilt specifica…