Me and My Sister Designs Clementine Collection
While browsing my favorite website to shop for fabric, I came across the new Clementine collection by Me and My Sister Designs(Moda) It is so fun and whimsical…I have ordered some and anxiously await the arrival. While browsing I found the free quilt pattern on their website HERE I always love their collections but something [...]
Electric Quilt Software
Well I have to admit that designing a quilt on your own can be mind boggling. I have tried it on my own a couple of times and really never had the perfect results I would like. I highly recommend and use the Electric Quilt Software. I have EQ6 and it is absolutely wonderful. Over [...]
How much Fabric to buy for your Quilt Backing
Here is the general rule for buying your quilt backing by quilt size. Keep in mind your quilt may not fall into the official size and you may need adjusted a bit. The sizes below are the average sizes of finished quilt tops but they can vary. Always measure your finished quilt top first. If [...]
Quilting Tips
I thought it would be fun to share some Quilting Tips I have discovered throughout the years, so every time I can think of some good ones I am going to share them on this site. Please feel free to add any of your under comments. Quilting Tips 1. Before starting a your project pick [...]
Amy Butler, Midwest Modern
Modern Midwest 2 Ohio Sky Colorway What a happy day! I just ordered a couple charm packs(5″ squares) of Amy Butlers newest line- Modern Midwest 2. I am really excited about seeing the Ohio Sky Colorway. She without a doubt has to be one of my absolute favorite fabric designers. You sometimes [...]
How to Make a Rag Quilt
I absolutely love Rag Quilting! It is such an easy and unique way to put a quilt together fast! The one in the picture to the left is a twin quilt I finished in one weekend using 7″ squares. Here is how to start. 1. Chose the size blocks you would to begin with…of course [...]
My Favorite Fabric Manufactures
Thought I would add a list of some of my Favorite Fabric Manufactures! They really produce fun happy fabrics that are high quality! You can click on the name to visit their individual websites. Michael Miller Fabrics, Moda Fabrics, Alexander Henry, Timeless Treasures, FreeSpirit, Fabri-Quilt, Robert Kaufman, Blank Textiles, Quilting Treasures,Fabric Traditions, Andover Fabrics,Makower UK,Clothworks,Westminster, [...]
Picking Fabric Colors for Your Quilt
I have to admit that before owning a quilt shop…I was color stumped on my own projects- I would sit with my quilt pattern and focal fabric and would just stare into wall full of colorful bolts not knowing what to do. Although it seemed I always had the gift to pick colors for other people but [...]
Learn how to Quilt
WARNING…learning to quilt can cause fabric addiction beyond belief! If you have never even sewn on a machine in your life believe it or not quilting can be accomplished easily. No home-ec skills needed! Quilting to me is just so soothing. I can be stressed beyond belief and sit in front of my cutting table [...]
