by Kristin Esser
It’s been much fun watching all of you sew your beautiful blocks! And I cannot wait to see the gorgeous quilt tops and finished quilts that you are going to put together! For those of you that do take those blocks, sew them into a…
We are coming to the end of the Book Club Hand Pieced QAL–but there are still some fun things ahead! You’ve got an extra week to link-up any blocks you finish before June 11. If you are in a mad dash right now and finishing…
If you don’t own a sewing machine and are wondering how to hand sew a non-surgical face mask, I’ve created video that demonstrates the entire process. Additional Resource Links: Free Pattern by Minki Kim How to mark stitching lines tutorial video How to do the…
I was thrilled when Elise from Elise and Emelie asked me to make a project from her fabulous new book called Patchwork Gifts. (affiliate link) Today is my stop on the book tour, and if you listen to my podcast, then you know I’ve been…
I remember the first time that I saw free motion quilting on a quilt. I was so confused. How was that possible? I had only ever sewn a straight line on a sewing machine at that point had no concept of how to sew all…
I was SO excited to be invited to make a pillow from Edyta Sitar’s new book, Pillow Talk: 25 Lovely Pillows for Your Home Sweet Home. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at…
Let’s talk ironing today. Or “pressing” as it is known in quilting. As quilters, an iron is one of the most important tools in our sewing room and one that is worth investing in. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make…
One of the things I love about quilting and sewing is enjoying handmade items in use around the house. I asked the question, “Do you use your handmade items?” a few years ago and the answer was a resounding “Yes!”, which I am so glad…
I remember the first time that I saw free motion quilting on a quilt. I was so confused. How was that possible? I had only ever sewn a straight line on a sewing machine at that point had no concept of how to sew all…
I’m thrilled to be an Aurifil Artisan this year! As part of the program, Aurifil sends you an assortment of threads in all the various weights that they make. If you are anything like me, Aurifil 50 wt. is your tried and true. But, if…