When designing my geode quilt pattern (coming soon!) I wanted to put half rectangle triangles in the corners of my blocks, but I also wanted to keep the geode fabric completely intact so I didn’t… Read More »Sewing A Rectangle Triangle into a Corner
Sadly, earlier this year my husband lost his grandfather – someone who was a big part of his life. I wanted to do something for his grandmother, but since we live halfway across the country… Read More »In Loving Memory – A Quilt
My recent quilt pattern, Dazzling Dream, is made entirely from equilateral triangles. And although you can cut equilateral triangles using only a ruler, I also included triangle templates with the pattern. I’ve seen people “strongly… Read More »Tips for Using Templates for Quilts
Last week we talked about how to cut equilateral triangles and the related math. Today we start sewing them together! 60 degree triangles can be a little daunting at first, but with these tips and… Read More »How To Sew Equilateral Triangles
Equilateral triangles can be a little intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of them they really aren’t too hard. Math One thing that really drives me nuts about quilting tutorials is how… Read More »How to Cut Equilateral Triangles
Sometimes in our lives something happens that hurts us so deeply that we never fully heal, leaving us with a wound in our heart that stays with us for the rest of our life. This… Read More »Mend My Broken Heart Quilt Pattern
This is the first mini quilt I’ve made. I knew I would eventually hang it on the wall but I just really wanted to get it finished so I took the attitude of I’ll just… Read More »How to Hang a Mini Quilt After it’s Bound
Quarter square triangle blocks are pretty versatile little units that are handy to have in your sewing repertoire. Have you ever made half square triangle (HST) blocks? Quarter square triangles are as simple as making… Read More »Quarter Square Triangles Tutorial
I don’t know why it’s so hard to find baby sleep sacks in anything other than the smallest size but with my jumbo baby’s toes squishing at the end of their sleep sack I was… Read More »McCall’s 7219 Infant’s Bunting Pattern Review
I’ve been going crazy with sewing projects using paper patterns lately, especially baby stuff. Because they’re so small, baby items are often quick and easy and so much fun! This also means that I’m reusing… Read More »Making Tissue Paper Sewing Patterns More Durable
Ever since I first heard about Elizabeth Hartman I have been dying for an excuse to make one of her patterns. Everyone seems to love her designs and they’re always super cute but the right… Read More »Elizabeth Hartman’s Dinosaur Quilt Pattern Review
I’ve been buying lots of baby clothing patterns with this grandiose idea that I’m going to be making all these clothes for my baby, and so far I’ve only managed to make the jumpsuit (view… Read More »McCall’s 7039 Infant’s Jackets, Bodysuits, and Pants Pattern Review