I still have that catchy tune from the movie A Sound of Music stuck in my head, so I thought it might be fun to start a sewing & quilting themed list of A Few of My Favorite Things. These are in no particular order, and they are not paid endorsements – I’m just sharing a 3 of my favorite sewing and …

Binding is one of the last steps in finishing your quilt. After spending hours upon hours, days upon days, months or even longer working on your quilt, it’s finally time to close it up. Now, it’s time to figure out what fabric you would like to use for your binding then cut enough strips to go arou …

Sadly, I have COVID again and have had to quarantine. Lucky for me there is a project I have wanted to work on for years. This project involves a lot of FPP and since I have the time to work on them I figured this would be a great time to do so. I have been procrastinating on this project because I …

Jessica Rose always appreciated the beauty around her, from the pine-covered Cascade Mountains where she grew up to the modern art installations at the Seattle Art Museum. Sewing quilts was a family tradition passed down from grandmother to mother and finally to Jess. Even at a young age, Jessica re …

Time spent keeping your machine clean is time well spent and may save you money. I recommend taking a little time after each project, for example a quilt or a garment. Some people prefer cleaning after every other bobbin. When replacing the bobbin look for any lint that may have accumulated.Bobbin a …

Next week, we begin our 13th Puzzle Mystery Quilt, Village Green. We are so excited to see our Puzzle Mystery Quilts evolve into such a fun and popular project for quilters of all ages and sewing skills. Here is all you need to know about a Cotton Cuts PMQ. Hopefully this will answer any questions y …