Click the image below to pin this post for future reference: When I started quilting in the summer of 2017, I quickly learned that quilters/sewists have a language all their own. As a registered nurse, I am no stranger to abbreviations. However, all of the talk about WOF and RST and fat quarters and HSTs and so on was all Greek to me. I remember feeling a little embarrassed that I had no idea what these terms meant, so much so that I felt silly asking my mom (a fellow quilter) what it ... Read More about All about Fat Quarters
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Flannel Rice Frog Tutorial
Click the image below to pin this post for future reference: I have been making these rice filled flannel frog warmers for several years, and they are one of my all-time favorite items to make (and use!) A little backstory on these guys: when I was a wee middle school girl growing up in super chilly rural Nebraska, one of the things I wanted most was a heated electric blanket to warm me up in the cold winter months. One year for Christmas, my parents bought one for me. It was AMAZING! I ... Read More about Flannel Rice Frog Tutorial
Print Matching Tutorial
Click the photo below to pin this for future reference: **NOTE: The quit pictured in this tutorial is my Ivy League pattern and can be purchased HERE.** I’m not sure what it is about piecing a quilt backing that makes it so unappealing, but it is definitely one of my least favorite parts of the quilting process. Maybe it’s because I have a tendency to choose backing fabrics that look best when I take the extra time and effort to match up the prints (gingham, large scale florals, etc.) ... Read More about Print Matching Tutorial
“Frankenbatting”
Click the photo below to pin this tutorial to Pinterest for future reference: I don’t know about you, but utilizing scraps of any kind is such a satisfying aspect of the quilting process. One of my favorite things is joining scraps of batting together to use for another project. There are a couple of different ways to do this, but I’m going to walk you through my favorite way in this blog post: using a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. (Using a zig zag stitch to join batting scraps is ... Read More about “Frankenbatting”
Sonata Blog Tour
Note: the quilt pattern featured in this post is now available for purchase. It can be found HERE. I have been such a huge fan of Amy Sinibaldi since I started quilting, so I was beyond thrilled when she asked me to be part of her showcase for her latest line, Sonata. There isn’t a line of Amy’s that I don’t absolutely adore, and this is no exception. Plus, it makes my inner band geek super happy. I played the flute for several years growing up in the concert, marching, and pep bands. I ... Read More about Sonata Blog Tour
