Community at your Local Quilt Shop
This is actually something I think about very often. I am often asked why I keep a shop when most of my business is on-line or at quilt shows. Why...
Inspiration
Why shop at your local quilt shop?
I know I am shooting myself in the foot here - owning an in-store shop and an on-line shop. These things I try to bring to both arenas to make...
Deja Vu Tabby Road Coordinating Fabrics
This revisited and fun collection by Tula Pink - Tabby Road, is a fan favorite! Here are the coordinated True Colors and Tula Solids. Now you can be assured to...
Quilting Tip #10 - Enjoy the Process
In all the time I have been sewing - about 8 years, the one thing that has been elusive is enjoying every part of the quilt process. We all have...
Quilting Tip #9 - Experiment with ways to Quilt
I know - most of you probably use a Long-Armer to finish your quilt tops, but there are some out there who would like to try their hand at free-motion...
Quilting Tip #8 - Test Quilt Blocks
Testing Quilt Blocks is not really needed for every quilt you make, but if you are starting a new project that is new to you, you might want to consider...
Quilting Tip #7 - Organize Your Work Space
This is probably the most difficult thing for me and I consider myself an organized person. My space is very small so I MUST have dedicated space for everything, but...
Quilting Tip #6 - Chain Piecing
When I first started sewing, a few of the You Tube videos I watched explained chain piecing. Because my first quilts were mostly patchwork, this really worked well and I...
Quilting Tip #5 - Pinning for Accuracy
I know, I know - pinning takes time. It does not always ensure a perfect seam. BUT, and yes, there is but - it helps tremendously! If you are working...
Quilting Tip #4 - To Open or Not to Open
In a dream world, there would be one way to iron a seam and it would look perfect every time and be just as easy as well. However, that does...
Quilting Tip #3 - Consistent Seam Allowance
Getting a consistent quarter inch seam allowance was difficult for me. My Juki has a quarter inch foot, but I still could not get a consistent seam allowance or the...
Quilting Tip #2 Why Accurate Cutting is Critical for Quilters
Like most other quilters, I started off not knowing anything about sewing, quilting, or crafting - I just knew I wanted a creative outlet. I You Tubed how to sew...
