Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) Advice for Beginners
I’m a complete novice when it comes to free-motion quilting (FMQ). I took a short class over a decade ago, but never practiced afterwards. I… Read More »Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) Advice for Beginners
Tutorials
Autumn Leaves Wall Hanging
Autumn is my favorite season. It’s the time of year when the trees change color, painting the world with warm, vibrant reds and golds. The… Read More »Autumn Leaves Wall Hanging
Small Fabric Owl Tutorial
Boredom is the mother of all creativity. With everything having been cancelled this summer, my kids had plenty of time to get bored. One of… Read More »Small Fabric Owl Tutorial
The Making of a Boro-inspired Jacket
My boro-inspired top was my first-ever attempt at making a jacket. It was both easier and harder than I expected. I already wrote about why… Read More »The Making of a Boro-inspired Jacket
Artsy Zipper Pouches Galore
Who would have thought that a week of jury-duty waiting would turn out to be the beginning of a month-long creative adventure? At the end… Read More »Artsy Zipper Pouches Galore
DIY Easy Peasy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial
I’m sure you’ve seen the horrifying pictures of plastic waste accumulating in rivers and oceans, suffocating wildlife and damaging the environment. I’ve been haunted by… Read More »DIY Easy Peasy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial
Making Textile Butterflies: Experiments, Challenges and Tutorials
I recently needed to sew a butterfly for Dare!, my Lepidoptera (moths and butterfly) quilt. I’ve never made one before, and wanted to create the best… Read More »Making Textile Butterflies: Experiments, Challenges and Tutorials