4-at-a-Time Half Square Triangles & a Broken Dishes Quilt Block
This is a fast, no-fail method for making four half square triangles in a snap! I use this method to make the Broken Dishes quilt block, which is my go-to block when I need to whip up a quick and easy quilt with a timeless appeal. The block can easily be made in any size, and is a great option for using a stack of precut 10” or 5” squares.
Four at a Time Flying Geese Blocks
The Flying Geese block is one of the most popular and versatile blocks around, which is why quilters love it and fall back on it time and time again.
Modern Mountains Quilt Block and Zipper Pouch Cover
Each month in 2022 I plan to release a new foundation paper piecing template that will include 3 sizes for rectangular zipper pouches, and 3 sizes for square quilt blocks. Because I LOVE spending time outdoors, the theme this year is The Great Outdoors.
How to Make a Prairie Braid Quilt Border
You know I love a quick and easy panel quilt, but I refuse call it in and sacrifice design in favor of speed and ease. A Prairie Braid Border is just thing to add a fun, unique touch to a quilt, and yes, it is seriously easy to make!
How to Make a Book Shelf Border
Do you struggle with planning borders for your panel quilts? Panel quilts are a quick and easy option, and often feature gorgeous artwork that wouldn’t work for traditional yardage, but what to do about the borders? I loathe calculating the exact math for quilt panels, so if you are like me, keep reading for a fun, no-math border that looks amazing!
Our Lady Zipper Pouch Tutorial
You all know I am always looking for gift ideas for my teens and young adult kids, and who doesn’t love and need a zipper pouch in their life? I took the classic zipper pouch and bumped it up a notch with this fun foundation paper pieced version.
The Perfect Boho Beginner Quilt
Learn to make a simple Double Four Patch Block and you can create this stunning Scrappy Beginner-Friendly Boho Quilt!
My MFA Quilt Along Quilt
When I saw the news about the MFA Quilt Along, I knew I had to join. I am a sucker for modern quilting and each block in this quilt looked amazing!
My Scrappy Patchwork Quilt
Do you ever have a simple project you plan to do, but just need a big nudge to get started? I have been meaning to whip up some scrappy patchwork quilts for years…yes years, but the plan always seemed to land low on the list of priorities, until now.
Quilted Hydro Flask Holder Tutorial
Meet the Quilted Hydro Flask Holder! This time of year I am constantly looking out for handmade gift ideas that will pass muster with my picky teen and young adult kids. As they leave home, one by one, I want them to have mom-made items to take along as a reminder that they are loved.
Easiest Cheater Cloth Baby Quilt
I love making baby quilts! Small and satisfying to sew and give as we welcome precious little ones to earth, they are a gift I always hope will be loved and used up and worn out to the very last frayed thread.
Retro TV Placemats
Sometimes a project or pattern determines the fabric, and sometimes the fabric determines the project, am I right? When I laid eyes on the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood collection from Riley Blake Designs, I immediately remembered sitting in front of the television as a child watching the classic show every day after kindergarten.
The BEST little Pocket Folder Zipper Pouch
I’m on the lookout this year for handmade gift ideas that my teen and young adult kids will actually use, and today I want to show you a perfect little Pocket Folder Zipper Pouch you are going to want to put on your make list.
Reversible Checkerboard Bucket Hat
I have a second project to share with you today featuring the I’d Rather Be Playing Chess collection by Tara Reed. This fun little Bucket Hat is a quick and easy make — perfect for homemade gift giving!
Drawstring Chess Bag
Have you seen the new I’d Rather be Playing Chess collection by Tara Reed? This fun new collection from Riley Blake Designs is seriously the perfect fabric for chess players of all ages.
My Slim Phone Cross Body Bag
Have you seen Minki Kim’s new Slim Phone Cross Body Bag pattern? I came across the video of her making this cute little bag and I knew I had to whip one up. This bag is EASY to sew and is a great homemade gift idea.
Ombre Puff Quilt
I have been watching tutorials for puff quilts on YouTube the past few months. My mom made my sister and I matching puff quilts when we were kids, and I have been dreaming of making my own. When I saw the free pattern from Lo & Behold Stitchery, I felt the universe was practically screaming at me to make a puff quilt already!
Tie Dye Scrunchies
If you are following me on Instagram, you know I’m in the throws of sewing up an epic Ombre Puff Quilt, but I decided to take a brake mid-project to whip up a batch of fun little scrunchies!