What's New + 🍓Sewing Ideas +Tips for Working With Scraps Greetings Friends! I hope this week's edition finds you happy and well. We're in the thick of summer (at least here in the Northern Hemisphere) which feels perfect for sharing this list simple 🍓 summer sewing ideas. I've also got a guest post with some great tips for curating your scraps for a cohesive quilt. But first: what's new on my Sewing Table In my latest post I'm sharing more about what I'm working on right now including: a very...
7 days ago • 3 min read
A Favorite Fat Quarter Quilt + Free Baby Quilt Tutorial Hello, hello! Happy weekend everyone. I hope that summer is treating you well! This week I've got a new quilt finish to share as well as one of my favorite free baby quilt tutorials to share. Read on! Brand new on the blog this week: A Favorite Fat Quarter Quilt I just finished a new version of my Summer Bunting quilt pattern, and I'm sharing all the details in this week's post including adorable fabric picks (Tasha Noel!), a few past...
14 days ago • 4 min read
25 Years of Americana + Quilts of Valor + Free Summer Sewing Ideas Hello Friends! Happy July! I hope the heat (at least for your Northern Hemisphere folks) isn't too stifling! It sounds like it's going to be a sweaty one for most of the US this weekend. I hope you can do what you can to stay cool! I'm sending a little early today because I'll be festivity-ing later this afternoon. 25 Years of Americana - Discovering Long Forgotten Projects This week I was digging through a closet in my...
21 days ago • 4 min read
Loads of Ideas for Precuts + Last Minute 4th of July Projects Hello, hello! First of all, I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's the end of June. How are we half way through 2026?! Brand new this week: Meet the Hourglass Shuffle Pattern I'm excited to share my newly updated Hourglass Shuffle quilt pattern! This has been one of my favorite go-to patterns for years because it’s simple, scrappy, and perfect for using 10" precuts - aka Layer Cakes. The updated pattern now includes...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Stars and Stripes + Quilting Inspiration and History Hello friends! So glad you're here. Thanks so much for stopping by! New this week: This week I'm finally pulling out a few July-themed Works In Progress (WIPS) to try and finish up for the 250th anniversary. I've also got a fun new handwork project to share that is perfect for summer stitching and I'm a little obsessed. Check out all of the latest in my June update of what's on my sewing table. Brand New: What I'm Working on Right Now Stars...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
My Finished Flag Quilt + 10 Tips for Sewing Machine Success Hello friends! Lots of good stuff to share today. First, I finished my American 250th Anniversary quilt! Also, did you know that it's National Sewing Machine Day? I have some practical tips to share about Sewing Machine best practices, as well handmade Father's Day Gift Ideas. New on the Blog! New today on the blog I’m sharing my finished Fly the Flag quilt, which I made to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. My mom made a...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Sewing Ideas Inspired by Summer + Tips for Foundation Paper Piecing Greetings friends! I hope summer is treating you well (at least you northern-hemisphere folks). Looking for some sunshine-y project inspiration? I've got LOTS of fun project ideas to share with you today as well as a great tutorial with for a handy tip to help you streamline your piecing. Plus a some great skill building tips for Foundation Paper Piecing. Summer-Inspired Sewing and Quilting Projects I love finding really fun...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Simple Projects for Teaching Anyone How to Sew + Sewing-themed Project Ideas Happy Weekend Everyone! I can't believe it's nearly June! It's officially summer vacation here and all of the kids are out of school. Summer is a great time for trying new things and learning new skills - such as teaching kids, grandkids, or a friend how to sew! I updated this simple list (not too overwhelming) of 12 ideas for teaching kids (or grown-ups too!) how to sew. This includes my favorite tutorial for...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
25 Project Ideas for the 4th of July + How to Spot fake AI Quilt Patterns + Memorial Weekend Sales Hello friends far and wide! I hope this week's newsletter finds you well. I'm excited because today I have so much inspiration, ideas and information to share with you. Plus some really great Memorial Day weekend sales and deals! First of all, I just wanted to say that I was quite tickled and pleasantly surprised by the response to my article about 12 Things I Learned from 20 Years in the...
2 months ago • 3 min read