Continuous Curve (also known as Orange Peel) quilting has been around a long, long time, but its gentle curves are still one of my favorite ways to add a lovely soft texture to a quilt. It can be done by hand, with a walking foot, or with a free-motion foot; but the stitching path may differ greatly …

Summer is sizzling here in St. Louis! Definitely time to head to the pool with this Fun in the sun drawstring backpack made with this free quilt block pattern from Laura at Slice of Pi quilts. This quick beginner pattern features some vibrant Kona Solids that pair perfectly with the Free Spirit Fabr …

Lost Your Sew-Jo? Let's Get It Back!Ever find yourself in a position where you just lack any desire or gumption to work on the things that brought you joy? With all the changes in my life recently, I've found myself without the 'want' to sew. In today's blog post, I want to share with you some tips …

It doesn’t take long for my sewing room to get messy as I work on a project and I am constantly losing track of my phone in the process. I found this pattern for a phone/tablet holder that can also double as a pincushion. These adorable Tula Pink Tiny Beast fabrics from Free Spirit found in this mon …

We all love crafting, sewing, quilting and let’s be honest, more than that we love buying supplies for all these things, but at some point we’re overwhelmed with hoarding all sorts of artsy stuff and very little proper space to organize it.Today you will be surprised by how you can have a perfect se …

I love being outdoors on a beautiful day listening to the birds sing. When you take the time to stop and listen you will be amazed by the variety of bird calls, it is fun to learn about all the different birds right in my backyard. In this week's project we are pairing together beautiful fabrics wit …