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Hand Pieced QAL: What’s in My Sewing Bag

Hand Pieced QAL: What’s in My Sewing Bag

In preparation for the upcoming Hand Pieced QAL, Patty and I thought we would share some of our favorite notions for hand piecing. In fact, I’ve put together a little video explaining some of my favorites. In case you would rather read than watch, let […]

Hand Pieced: A Quilt Along Announcement!

Hand Pieced: A Quilt Along Announcement!

I’m so excited to announce a fun project I’ve been working on with Patty over at Elm Street Quilts. We have been planning a Quilt Along slated to start in January 2019 and we will be hand piecing all of the blocks!  So fun!   […]

Pretty Pincushion Remix

Pretty Pincushion Remix

(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that I only recommend products that I know and love.) Clearly I need more pincushions. You wouldn’t think that would […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 15 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 15 Show Notes

In this episode I chat about a new QAL project that I’m excited to announce, knitting frustrations, book and show recommendations, and trying to get the plastic out of my grocery shopping. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes (+ a Giveaway!)

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes (+ a Giveaway!)

In the episode I chat about what I’ve been up to with quilting and knitting, an awesome giveaway of the Quilter’s Planner, new books and shows, and a family room decor update. (The entry for the giveaway is at the end of this post) (Disclosure: […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes

In this episode I chat about getting caught up on quilting projects, the reality of “sleeve island” when it comes to sweater knitting, a new book called Cozy Minimalist Home, which has me excited about freshening up my home decor, and the heart wrenching process […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 12 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 12 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about a backlog of quilts to be quilted, a little knitting, lots of books, and transitioning your home between seasons. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no […]

Moda Bake Shop QAL | Shoreview Block

Moda Bake Shop QAL | Shoreview Block

We are getting to the end of our fun summer camp adventure over at the Moda Bake Shop. This week my adventure took me to Path B: Shoreview. This block is full of a lot of simple piecing. But because of that, your seam allowance […]

Moda Bake Shop QAL | Flying Geese

Moda Bake Shop QAL | Flying Geese

(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that I only recommend products that I know and love.) The next round is up on the Moda Bake Shop […]

How to Make a Flying Geese Block (5 Different Ways!)

How to Make a Flying Geese Block (5 Different Ways!)

Flying Geese are one of my favorite quilt blocks. They are so crisp and useful in so many quilt designs. But just like their wonderful and useful cousin–the half square triangle–there is more than one way to make a flying geese block. You never know […]