My #1 Quilting Tip + Red & White Quilt Inspiration

Hello Friends!

I hope this week's edition finds you well. This week I'm sharing the latest installment of What's On My Sewing Table. This is a monthly post to share what I'm working on as well as self-accountability and transparency about my creative process.

Also, proof that that nothing around here is done over night (as in, I'm not superhuman.)

I decided to add 2 additional things to the What's on my Sewing Table accountability report each month: How much Fabric Did I Buy and Something That I Organized this month.

Click below for the latest projects and updates.

My #1 Quilting Tip!

This tip has come up recently as an important part of the Scandi Hearts Quilt Along, and I thought I'd share it again here too.

This simple tip will help with all of your quilt piecing - especially complicated or intricate quilt blocks.

I’m sure you all know the necessity of a consistent 1/4” seam allowance in quilting, but are you familiar with a Scant 1/4” Seam Allowance?

This simple trick will make a huge difference. And it’s SO much easier to make this adjustment than you might think! And there are lots of ways to make it happen.

Click below to read about a scant 1/4” seam allowance and how this simple trick will make all of the difference in your piecing!

Timeless Red and White Quilt Inspiration

Red + White quilts are probably one of the most classic color combinations of all time. After Christmas I love keeping my red and white quilts out through Valentines Day.

Click below for a list of some of my favorite red + white quilt-y eye candy plus a list of favorite patterns and free tutorials.

Fun Finds on the Web - Creative ways to fill Winter days

I'm still smitten with this modern take on a traditional Lone Star quilt made with half square triangles. It's so simple and and makes such a beautiful, graphic statement. It's on my "To-make" list!

Click below to get the free pattern from Lindlee of Plains and Pines.

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Have you seen Minki Kim's YouTube channel? It is full of delightful projects and video tutorials including bags, fabric baskets, and these cute pincushions. I love these scrappy heart zipper pouches - pattern available in 3 sizes!

Amy Chappell shared the cutest quilted heart garland free tutorial on her YouTube channel. It's the PERFECT way to use up scraps too!

Elizabeth from Quilter's Candy has a fun tutorial for simple quilted coasters with a contemporary vibe. A quick and easy project and great ways to use up scraps.

The Idea Room has a super simple Heart String Art project idea - it's perfect for teaching kids to sew and keeping them busy on inside January days as well!

I'm heading put to an afternoon basketball game date with my husband today, so a shorter note at the end of this week's newsletter.

I hope that you're surviving what can often feel like "the January blahs". It continues to feel like the least January-est January ever here where I live. I'm actually really missing the snow - I haven't shoveled snow once this winter- which is so bizarre. And I haven't been on a single snow-hike. While I don't love the shoveling part of winter, I'm very much missing the hikes. It's something I look forward to every winter. It's been a huge bummer. (And also worrisome for our water situation this summer.)

On the other hand, I know that many of you across the US (two of my own kids included) are facing a scary ice storm this weekend. As this ice storm rolls in, I just want to send a quick note to say I’m thinking about you and praying for safety and protection—for your home, your travels, and your loved ones.

I hope you can stay in and sew, but also check on a neighbor who might need a hand, or even just a friendly text. I'm super grateful for people who are looking out for my kids on the east coast.

And for anyone feeling especially unsettled or vulnerable right now, I hope you feel covered with warmth, calm, and the kind of community that stays close until things thaw.

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As always, thanks a million for stopping by. See you next week.

xo,

Amy

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