• Every Scrap Has a Story

    Inspiration, Project, Scraps

    No matter how carefully I plan, every quilt seems to leave me with a few new additions to my scrap stash—and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m one of those quilters who saves almost everything. If it’s about 1 ½ inches or bigger, it gets a second chance. Strip ends, corners trimmed from stitch-and-flip blocks, extra squares cut “just in case”… they all find their way into my scrap buckets. Over time, those little pieces have become a collection all their own. My scrappy stash might even rival my yardage and…

  • Summer Sewing Inspiration: 5 Practical Projects to Make This Season

    Inspiration, Project, Summer

    As the days get longer and schedules fill up with vacations, outdoor activities, and family gatherings, many of us spend less time in our sewing space. That makes summer the perfect reason for quick, satisfying sewing projects that can be completed in short bursts between adventures. Whether you’re sewing on the porch, taking a project to a retreat, or fitting in a few stitches during a quiet afternoon, these practical projects are ideal for making the most of your summer sewing time. Here are five fun summer sewing projects that are beginner-friendly, giftable, and…

  • 2025 Year in Review

    Finished Quilts, Year In Review

    2025 has come and gone, with its fair share of ups and downs, chaos and calm; sometimes more of one than the other. Overall, it was a productive year, although at times I felt like I needed to create more. I ended the year with several completed projects to be loved on and added a few more to the evergreen pile of UFO’s. Taught a couple of classes and opened the window to the future. Here’s a peek at all the pieced tops (some are actually even finished!) But wait, that’s not all! Sometimes…