When Quilting Takes a Back Seat: Finding My Way Back to Sewing

I’ve been finding it really hard to get back into quilting since March, when we made a huge change to our lifestyle. We sold our home, where I had a dedicated quilting room for my longarm machine, along with another room for my sewing machines and fabric stash. Letting go of those spaces—and eventua…

Yes, I Really Can Crochet!

Yes, I Really Can Crochet! I was sitting around reminiscing recently and looking through old pictures when I came across several photos of things I crocheted for my grandchildren when they were babies. Seeing them again brought back so many memories, and I decided they deserved a place here on the b…

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…