Paper piecing… It’s been something that I’ve been wanting to try for awhile now but I’ve always been a bit intimidated. Then the other day, I decided it was time to just buy a pattern and go for it. If you’re not familiar with what paper piecing is…it’s basically a technique for sewing really crisp…
Scraps. Life is all about finding beauty in the small things…and sometimes there isn’t anything more beautiful than a pile of colorful fabric scraps. Okay…maybe that’s just the quilter in me, lol! But in all honesty, beauty comes in places you don’t expect to find it and I loved the twisted mess of bright colors….
Rustic Rag Quilt Tutorial – a super easy and quick quilt (great for beginners) that looks well loved and cozy from the very first wash! I’m a huge fan of rag quilts and today I’m sharing with you how I make my personal style of rustic rag quilts! There are a bunch of different styles…
I’m sure if you’ve been reading the blog lately or following on Instagram, you’ll already know that I’ve been talking a lot about sewing lately. I’ve rediscovered an old friend. For too long after we moved to South Carolina, I had my sewing machine hidden away in the closet…only pulling it out a year ago…
I can’t tell you how good it feels to finally finish another quilt! It’s.been.forever. Probably close to three years since I’ve completed a quilt. But a few months back, I found myself stalking Pinterest again in search of a fun challenge. And what I stumbled upon was Red Pepper Quilts’ tutorial for a Checkerboard Quilt. …
I love chevron and Mabel loves loveys so I figured I’d combine the two! If you aren’t familiar with what a lovey is, it’s a tiny blanket, like a security blanket that is easy to stuff in a diaper bag or stash in the stroller! The measurements of this lovey will be approximately 16.5 inches…