That time the 4th of July got me all inspired…. I love July 4th. It’s right after my birthday and such a fun holiday – so it feels like I get to have an extended celebration. My kids go absolutely bonkers over the fireworks and it inspired me to make this quilt block in this […]
How to Cut Patchwork Squares
Hi Everyone! I have got a great basic tutorial for you today, you can apply this to all sorts of projects so I think you will find it very valuable 😉 Learning proper cutting technique is one of the most valuable lessons in quilting. This post and video tutorial are meant to give you all […]
10 Tips Every Quilter Should Know
Hi there! I’ve got a great new video for you, 10 Tips Every Quilter Should Know! Let me know in the comments if you think I left anything out! Tip #1: Change Your Needle Often I can’t tell you how many times sewers and quilters come to me with tension issues, thread breaking and bunching, […]
8 Road Trip DIY Ideas
Hey Everyone! I have a fun video and post for you today, 8 Road Trip DIYs – perfect for a long car ride or vacation! My husband and I recently went on a weekend trip to SF and I brought several things along to keep my hands busy! I did some of the driving, but […]
One Color Granny Square Crochet Tutorial
Hey Everyone! Today I wanted to share with you the traditional granny square tutorial with only 1 color yarn. This method is slightly different and when I asked my Facebook live audience if it would be helpful, the answer was a major… yes! Materials: Worsted weight yarn of choice or something similar Hook that corresponds […]
Ruffle Summer Skirt #3 Sewing Tutorial
Hi Everyone! Summer skirt #3 tutorial is here! This one is my daughters personal favorite … pink AND a ruffle, I mean! Yes! I have a free pdf with all the of the materials and instructions written out in a printable format right HERE for you. Also, scroll to the end of the post for […]
Beachy Crochet Shawl Tutorial
Hi Everyone! Today, I’ve got a highly anticipated project for you, the Beachy Crochet Shawl!! I made this shawl for a photo shoot I had and you all have been dying for a tutorial since I started sharing some of the photos 😉 My photos were done by the amazing Alyssa from Blyss Photography. If […]
Summer Skirt #2 – Easy Elastic Skirt with Pockets!
Hi my makers! Today, I have video #2 in the summer skirt series featuring an accent fabric and pockets! *My daughter came up with the pose all by herself 😉 Materials Fabric (Tiger Lily by Heather Ross, prints are butterflies in mud and yellow) 1/2 yard of fabric 1 and fabric 2. Coordinating thread 3/4 […]
How to Sew an Easy Elastic Waist Skirt
Hi Everyone! Today, I have a super simple tutorial – How to sew and elastic waist skirt! This kicks off my summer skirt series, there will be a total of 4 different skirts. They will all still have an elastic waist and easy construction, but they will all be a little different and teach a […]
How to Add Borders to a Quilt Top
Today I want to share with you the proper way to add borders to your quilt top! These tips and techniques are going to be key if you ever wanted to send your quilt to a longarmer – because this insures that your quilt is square. If I am going to be quilting it myself, […]