Midlife Quilter

Simple Drawstring Pouch Tutorial I'm a huge fan of easy projects.  While I love quilting, there is something so satisfying about finishing something in under 30 minutes instead of the usual 30 hours. This lined pouch comes together quickly and you can easily vary the size--making them a great essential in your sewing repertoire.  For this tutorial, I made a large, medium and small size.  Instructions show how to make the large bag, but you can easily change the size by following the chart below.  Take a look and then show me YOUR fabric pouches and how you used them...

I’ve had so many questions on my sewing space since showing it on this year’s #IGQuiltFest and I thought I would share my story with you.  If you had told me five years ago that this would be my sewing space, I would have WANTED to believe you, but I'm not sure I would have.   Back in 2019,  when I was learning to sew, I had a tiny little Singer machine I had ordered off Amazon.  I mostly sewed on my kitchen table and would need to move everything whenever it was time to eat. I would see creators on...

Last summer, I began one of the most challenging jobs I’ve ever had.  After years of working in business as a HR manager, then a few years spent focusing on my family, I felt it was time to get back out into the workplace.  My son needed me less and I wanted a job that still allowed me to be available when my son was not in school. One day, I was dropping off my son at school and I saw a sign outside saying they needed substitute teachers.  I applied, got some training, and began working almost right away....

Simple Tote Bag (for beginners!) Hello everyone!  It’s finally time for me to add a bag to my tutorials.  Fun fact: bags were one of the first things I learned to make.  Once upon a time, I could make pretty much any bag.  Then I fell in love with quilting, and it re-wired my brain and now I find some bags tricky.  Lol So if there are any of you out there, who are like me, and want a simple pattern with no pockets or special hardware…this is for you. This bag was inspired by the simple canvas bags I...

Hello, my fellow makers! This week I'm introducing you to the best little project for our fur babies--a puff pet bed! This is an easy project and a great intro to making a puff quilt!  With it's mini size, its a project that can be done quickly and with scraps from your stash. See how much Agnes loves hers?  She couldn't even wait for me to put the backing and binding on here.  The little bit of puff is enough to make it feel luxurious without adding a lot of weight, making washing harder. Please note:  Do not leave your...