Have you made a quilt yet that represents the craziness of this historic time period? The spiral is my favourite design motif and after collecting spiral prints for about 5 years I decided it was time to do something with them...and then along came Covid-19. The world seemed to be spiraling out of control and that became the idea behind this quilt.
Read MoreHave you ever found a great large-scale print that you didn't want to cut apart because a seam would break up the design pattern in the fabric? Let me show you how to cut lengthwise borders so you can highlight that big, beautiful print.
Read MoreAs I was quilting a charity quilt for my quilt guild, an errant 4-patch on the table slipped underneath the quilt and managed to get itself sewn into one of the lines of quilting. I’m going to show you how to fix this problem in case it happens to you someday!
Read MoreHere is the first part of the story behind one of my most favourite quilts I’ve ever made…Captain Fantastic, my Elton John quilt.
Read MoreCheck out this “goof up” award I created for our quilting retreats…have fun making one for your own group.
Read MoreIt's amazing what a couple of simple throw cushions can do for a room. They're perfect for adding a pop of colour to an otherwise neutral décor or adding bold pattern to amp up a basic, boring space. It’s the perfect project for a beginner wanting to give home dec a try. You probably won’t be able to stop at just one!
Read MoreWhen signing up for a class are you attracted to a project by the design or the instructor’s colour choices? Do you follow pattern directions to the letter, never straying from the instructions? Try making future projects your own by infusing them with your own personality and fave colours. Read on to find out how that didn’t actually work for me once!
Read MoreOne of my recent Covid projects was refinishing this armoire that’s been in my livingroom for 23 years. It has a special connection to my Grandpa…I think he’d be pleased with the outcome.
Read MoreDo you make New Year's Resolutions? Here is a list of 10 quilty resolution ideas that you might want to try…
Read MoreThe hanging sleeve I make for all my wallhangings came from a lot of trial and error over the years. Instructions from magazines and books always had some component that I didn't like or the quilt was distorted when on the wall, so I came up with my own method that I use all the time. Hopefully you'll like it too.
Read MoreAs quilters we already recycle when we use scraps from previous projects to make something new. There are countless other ways to repurpose other items to use in our sewing rooms. Check out some of my own storage methods that might have you rethinking about throwing stuff away.
Read MoreHave you ever stood at a quilt show and wondered why some quilts hang perfectly straight and others have wavy borders? Or you may have even noticed that your own quilts look a little too rippley (is that even a word?!). There is a solution to this problem.
Read MoreLengthwise, crosswise, bias grain…what does it all mean, especially for quilters? Join me to find out a little bit more about our medium of fabric.
Read MoreSewing spaces are as different and varied as the people who work in them. I’m so proud of my sewing room now, but it didn’t always look this good. Maybe it will give you some ideas for your own special place…
Read MoreExpand your skill set and try something new…cutting multiple strip sets…at the same time! This wonderful technique is such a time saver, especially for patterns with a lot of repetition. Give it a try!
Read MoreSometimes quilt blocks need to be separated to highlight the design of a quilt. Join me to find out all about sashing and maybe you might decide to do it on your next special quilt.
Read MoreI’m actually one of those strange people who enjoys applying binding to my quilts. That’s because I found a way, what I call my “best ever binding” that works perfectly for me…maybe it will work for you too!
Read MoreWe’re all guilty of using a blade long after it should have been retired. Some quilters don’t change their blades very often because they struggle with putting it back together again the proper way. Now you have no more excuses…follow along with me and change that blade once and for all!
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