What is Zero Waste Quilting? My third book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be out in November. The concept behind Zero Waste Quilting is that every scrap of fabric from a quilt is used to make a quilt and subsequent projects. Thinking even bigger: it’s a redesign of how we use scraps. Traditionally we make quiltsContinue reading “Transforming Fabric with Zero Waste Quilting”
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Saving the Planet One Step at a Time
Recently I had the privilege of chatting with Sam Hunter for an episode of her RevCraftBiz podcast. If you aren’t familiar with Sam, she’s a quilter, a mama, a fine artist (sculpture! among other things), a mentor, and a fantastic friend, and the RevCraftBiz is all about how to build a revolutionary craft business forContinue reading “Saving the Planet One Step at a Time”
Are you ready to up your precision piecing game?
My Creative Spark Class is FINALLY here! I spent the summer working tirelessly on a new (and my first!) Creative Spark class. The class is based on my best selling book, Piecing Makeover, and I am so excited that I can finally share this with you! What is Creative Spark, You Ask? Creative Spark isContinue reading “Are you ready to up your precision piecing game?”
Improve Your Quilting Skills With Basting
Creating perfect points can frustrate even the most seasoned quilters. If you baste your points before sewing them, you can get perfect points without the aggrivation. I am a stickler for precision piecing. I know it’s not for everyone – that’s okay! You do you, friend! – but for me, it’s my jam. In PiecingContinue reading “Improve Your Quilting Skills With Basting”
Zero Waste Quilting: Pre-order Now for Sustainable Quilting Inspiration
I am thrilled to share that my next book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be available this November! What is Zero Waste Quilting? Zero Waste Quilting is a new approach that eliminates waste in our studios by showing quilters how to use materials from start to finish. This revolutionary idea will transform your quilting practice and help youContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting: Pre-order Now for Sustainable Quilting Inspiration”
Scrappy Ombré Quilts
I’m in the middle of making the last quilt for my next book (C&T, Nov. 2024). I can’t show the quilt, but I wanted to take a minute to talk about how I arrange (grade?) fabrics when I make scrappy ombré quilts. I start by gathering any fabrics in the color range that I thinkContinue reading “Scrappy Ombré Quilts”
The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is Here!
Have you seen it?! My newest book, The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is here! First things first: it’s cute and small. It’s meant to go into your sewing bag when you head to a retreat or class. It’s the perfect quick reference for any quilter. Second, like my first book, this one is full ofContinue reading “The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is Here!”
Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! And ermehgoodness, y’all. My pocket guide is adorable! I’m absolutely in love! Is it too much to toss it into a purse and carry around? Asking for a friend. In all seriousness, the Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is the mini-version of my best selling book, Piecing Makeover. We tookContinue reading “Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide”
Misunderstood Quilt
Quite the name, right? Inspired by my favorite Pandora station and one of my favorite musicians, an afternoon of sewing and quiet contemplation lead to this quilts name. Keep reading. I started forming a plan for this quilt towards the end of 2019 but it took its time to fully develop. As March approached, the idea reallyContinue reading “Misunderstood Quilt”
Dirty Little Secrets
LONG POST AHEAD: A little over three years ago my book, Piecing Makeover, was published. It’s one of my greatest accomplishments and I’m extremely proud of it. Three years later, my book is STILL selling. THAT is a BIG DEAL in the quilt book publishing world since there is SO MUCH content online. My bookContinue reading “Dirty Little Secrets”