I am firmly into my second year of quilting and my latest adventure with a malfunctioning sewing machine led me on a quest to figure out the variety of thread types available. In my research, I have learned that there are so many choices that it can be overwhelming to understand. The most basic inte …

Mother Nature has sent a strong reminder that February is supposed to be cold and snowy! Most of the US endured a week of snow and sub zero temperatures feeling the wrath of the Polar Vortex. Enough of winter! I am ready to focus on spring sewing projects starting with this Easter basket. This would …

The quilted coat has emerged this past year in a new form shedding its 1970’s era look and being rediscovered by a new generation with a modern take on the design. It has been so interesting to see the wide range of design possibilities giving creative people an opportunity to share fiber art with o …

Add a little sparkle for a fun and functional zippered pouch! This is such an easy way to make your own glitter zipper bag for everyday essentials and travel. This would be a great little gift for Valentine’s Day to fill with some goodies and of course some heart shaped chocolates.Materials neededFa …

Meet Amari of Next Gen Quilting!Amari has just joined us as our newest Modern Maker box Ambassador! She was selected from a long list of talented and creative sewists. How long have you been sewing?Believe it or not, I’ve only been quilting for 6 months! It all started with a late-night internet s …

Meet Daisi Toegel!Daisi has just joined us as our newest Classic box Ambassador! She was selected from a long list of talented and creative sewists. How long have you been sewing? I learned the theory of sewing in 2014/2015 but got my first sewing machine and actually started sewing in 2016.How di …