Remember when you bought your sewing machine, and it came with a stiff, plastic, slightly off-white cover? I don’t know about you, but mine is still in the box that my sewing machine came in. They just aren’t very pretty! With that said, wouldn’t having a beautiful and practical sewing machine cover for your sewing … Read more
Your eye is naturally drawn to the beautiful design in the center of your quilt. But that doesn’t mean your quilt borders should be boring. In fact, the borders can enhance a quilt with a finishing touch that compliments the overall design. The border of your quilt: Rather than just adding a simple, straight border … Read more
Modern quilt designs are inspiring more quilters to work with new ideas. The contemporary approach to designing quilts has changed the rules that define traditional patterns. In their place, modern quilt ideas offer a bold and sometimes playful alternative. Asymmetry, minimalism, high-contrast features, unusual block arrangements, and negative space can now all come into play … Read more
It’s no secret that there are millions of dog lovers out there that are nuts about their pups. So what better way to help them embrace their love for their canine companion than making them a beautiful dog-themed quilt? Today, let’s focus on some adorable dog quilts and see what possibilities are available for our … Read more
Your grass doesn’t stop growing. So when your mower stops running, you need to find and fix your problem before your yard gets out of hand. A Walker lawn mower may start then die due to a plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, bad fuel pump, dirty carburetor, plugged air filter, bad spark plug, incorrect …
Quilters like fat quarters, but they love free patterns even more. How do we know that fat quarters are still popular with quilters? Quilt shops typically have a section just for fat quarters, and will often offer to cut fat quarters from their bolts of fabrics. Although other precuts such as jelly rolls and charm … Read more
When the temperatures rise we need easy quick summer meals our whole family will enjoy! The last thing working moms who homeschool want to do is spend hours in front of a hot stove, am I right? Here are 5 tips to help you beat the heat and make delicious meals without the extra time…
It’s no secret that quilt making is a passion project, and for some projects, it can take over 100 hours to construct the quilt top. But what if you want to make a beautiful quilt that features gorgeous fabrics that won’t take weeks or months to complete? Cue the turning 20 quilt pattern, please. This … Read more
Quilting is such a versatile hobby, and there are so many different quilt styles and quilt types to choose from. When trying to figure out what type of quilt you would like to create, you should first have a good idea of the different types of quilts and what skills you will need for each … Read more
Winter is just around the corner, and that means we need to add a little coziness to our homes for those chilly months. What better way to do that than to create warm, beautiful quilts for our family? This post will focus entirely on flannel fabric for quilting and discuss why it is such a … Read more