If you need a quick gift for a new baby then this is the quilt to make. The pattern is easy and quick. In fact, it can be made in one day. I love quick projects like this and people love receiving that homemade touch. When my daughter was born I received a few baby quilts and they came in so ...
In 2026 I am honored to be one of the Benartex Sewcial Stars. Each quarter we will be making items using their gorgeous fabrics. For my first project I designed Beloved, an easy quilt pattern. This project was made with one 10″ precut pack and some yardage. Benartex sent me the stunning ...
Sometimes I feel like there is always time for a holiday project and this one may be just what you are looking for. This is my easy Christmas fusible appliqué mini quilt and it may just be my new favorite Christmas design. The quilt measures about 12″ square and can be made as a wall ...
I always love it when it is time for another Island Batik ambassador challenge. This month we were asked to make something with a Flying Geese design using one of the precuts that they sent us. One of the precuts I received was ideal for the project that I had in mind. Stay tuned while I show ...
Am I the only one who can’t resist those gorgeous precuts in my local quilt shop? Each one has various bits of fabric gorgeousness in them. I end up buying them and then they end up on my shelf. Because I am am an Island Batik ambassador I also get a number of them in my ambassador ...
Are you in the mood for a tropical getaway? Do you like a fun and festive cocktail? I have a great project for you! Learn how to make a cocktail glass mug rug with my latest tutorial. Make a few for your next party. Make a set and take them on your next vacation. Whatever you decide to do with ...
In this episode of my “Working Our Scraps Off” YouTube series you are getting 2 free projects instead of just one. Not only that, this episode is sponsored by Hobbs Batting and we are having a quilt along to celebrate (details later in the blog post)! The holidays will be here ...
I am always up for a good challenge so when the folks at AccuQuilt® generously sponsored this month’s Island Batik Ambassador project I was ready. We were asked to do a Christmas in July project using their Tree of Life die. It took me a little while to decide what to do, but as soon as I ...
This month the Island Batik ambassadors got to play with triangles. I used some of their lovely fabrics (more about them later) to make a fun and striking wall quilt. With the leftover strips I decided to make a fun tutorial. If you want an incredibly easy and scrappy project then you will want ...
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is really hard to think of something special for Mother’s Day. This year I decided to make my mom a mini quilt. Not only that, but because it is time for the next episode of my YouTube series “Working Our Scraps Off” I decided to ...
If you ever have a chance to see the incredible Roman mosaics in Italy, they will take your breath away. Made with small pieces of stone, the designs are intricate and fascinating. Even more amazing, to me at least, is how many are intact or partially intact to this day. Why not try making your ...
