In this DIY project, we’ll walk you through the process of creating your very own vertical axis wind turbine using items you might already have lying around, like an old satellite stand, a bicycle rim, … Read more
In this project, we’ll guide you through the process of building and testing a powerful rocket stove that can heat water quickly using minimal fuel. Perfect for camping, homesteading, or emergency preparedness, this innovative design … Read more
For many of us quilters, sometimes we want a beautiful quilt pattern that won’t take forever to make. So how do we search for a pattern that will look amazing and be a simple construction? My answer: easy strip quilt patterns. Pattern designers write patterns that utilize blocks made from fabric strips of varying widths … Read more
Have you ever created a few quilt blocks and thought, “These just need a little something extra, but what?” I know I have, and one of my favorite things to do is add sashing to my quilt blocks. In this post, I’ll teach you why sashing can be helpful and how to add it to … Read more
Quilting has many types; every type is unique and a form of art. One of the most eye-catching types of quilting is collage quilting. This quilting style is often thought to be too tricky or not “traditional enough” by some, but I’m hoping to show you today how fun and exciting it can be, even … Read more
Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making spooky and festive Halloween quilts. There are so many possibilities when decorating your home with Halloween quilt projects, and we will explore a bunch of them today! Whether you go “all out” with your Halloween decor or prefer to have just … Read more
Did you know that there is a quilt pattern that symbolizes romance, longevity, and love? The pattern I am talking about is the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern (DWR), and it is a gorgeous canvas of interwoven rings creating a beautiful quilt top. I want to go over a little history of the wedding quilt, … Read more
The lone star quilt is one of the most recognizable quilt patterns in American quilting history, and with good reason. The sharp 45° angles of the star quilt points are eye-catching and memorable, not to mention the enormous eight-point star is timeless and beautiful. Wanting to keep that timeless and adored silhouette, we have come … Read more
When selecting a quilt pattern, it’s good to know the size of the quilt blocks. One of the most common block sizes quilt pattern designers choose to use is a 12” quilt block. In this post, we will discuss why designers like to use 12” blocks, how many you will need for a full-size quilt, … Read more
You probably know two facts if you have ever heard of the Amish community. The men are excellent woodworkers, and the women are fantastic quilters. They take their skills seriously and have created timeless masterpieces for over 150 years. We will look into the history surrounding Amish quilts, answer your burning questions about Amish quilt … Read more