Midlife Quilter
My First Quilt Pattern is Here!
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Hello everyone! My first ever release day is finally here! I designed the Open Window quilt with new quilters and seasoned quilters in mind. This is the first in what I'm calling my Essentials Collection. The Essentials Collection will be a library of easy-to-make patterns using traditional blocks. My goal is to help new quilters build skills and also to provide seasoned quilters with ways to expand their creativity. The Open Window pattern does both. Read on for more details on a few ideas on how to make this quilt extra special. Here she is! Isn't she a beauty? ...
How to Baste a Quilt on Your Ironing Board
Please note: this post contains affiliate links which means that I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase items from these links. I only recommend products I trust and use myself. Hello, fellow quilters! I shared this hack on how to baste a quilt on an ironing board and several of you messaged me to let me know you wanted a full tutorial on how I did this. Traditionally, I have pin basted quilts on my floor. This meant clearing a space, cleaning it thoroughly, and then crawling all over the floor...
DIY Beeswax Wraps
It's no secret that everything costs a fortune nowadays. Around here, one of the ways we save money is to re-use items whenever we can. So when I saw reusable beeswax wraps popping up on social media, I was intrigued. While you can always purchase them, I was interested in learning how to make them myself. It would be a perfect way to use fabric from my stash to make more as needed. Read on for the supply list, how to and some important notes! (And you can see a quick reel about the process I made here) Supply...
How to Organize Your Fabric Stash
Hello everyone! You may have recently received my free fabric stash labels or maybe you are just in the organizing spirit! There is something about fall cleaning that makes me so happy--can you relate? Anyhow, I decided to share my organizing system with you! I figured it would be great to have a game plan to use with my free downloadable labels. (Just click on the link to subscribe and get your free set!) In case you didn't know, organization is one of my favorite things. I love watching shows like the Home Edit or other shows that show "Before" and...
The Holiday Quilt Gift Guide
Hello fellow quilters! It is that time of year when we start to plan what quilts we will be making for loved ones! Is there anything better than the joy of a quilt wrapped under the Christmas tree? I think not! 😊 But it can be tricky to find the perfect pattern for that someone special so I've hunted down some of the best patterns for you to make this holiday season and even included some info on who might like them best. Read on for all the info. 1. The Christmas Tree Farm Quilt by Brittany Tunison of White...