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I’m a complete novice when it comes to free-motion quilting (FMQ). I took a short class over a decade… Read More »Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) Advice for Beginners

Autumn is my favorite season. It’s the time of year when the trees change color, painting the world with… Read More »Autumn Leaves Wall Hanging

Boredom is the mother of all creativity. With everything having been cancelled this summer, my kids had plenty of… Read More »Small Fabric Owl Tutorial

My boro-inspired top was my first-ever attempt at making a jacket. It was both easier and harder than I… Read More »The Making of a Boro-inspired Jacket

Who would have thought that a week of jury-duty waiting would turn out to be the beginning of a… Read More »Artsy Zipper Pouches Galore

I’m sure you’ve seen the horrifying pictures of plastic waste accumulating in rivers and oceans, suffocating wildlife and damaging… Read More »DIY Easy Peasy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial

I recently needed to sew a butterfly for Dare!, my Lepidoptera (moths and butterfly) quilt. I’ve never made one before,… Read More »Making Textile Butterflies: Experiments, Challenges and Tutorials