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Hand Pieced QAL: Fabric Requirements

Hand Pieced QAL: Fabric Requirements

(Disclosure: Some of these are 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 reveal of the Hand Pieced QAL is coming […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 17 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 17 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about quilting plans for 2019, a bunch of book recommendations, and thoughts about transitioning into the holidays. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to […]

Hand Pieced QAL: Sewing Through Seam Allowances

Hand Pieced QAL: Sewing Through Seam Allowances

In preparation for the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, Patty and I are posting today about dealing with seam allowances when hand piecing. You might wonder what we are talking about–don’t you sew them down, just like with machine piecing? Actually, no! You sew through them, […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 16 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 16 Show Notes

  In this episode I talk about my trip to Norway, more about the Hand Pieced QAL project that I’m excited about, several book and show recommendations, and getting the house ready for holiday entertaining. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I […]

Hand Pieced QAL: Quilter’s Knots and the Running Stitch

Hand Pieced QAL: Quilter’s Knots and the Running Stitch

In our continuing series to explain the basics of hand piecing, today I wanted to really get down to the actually stitching! I’m excited to show you a couple different knots you can use and the basics of the running stitch. This stitch is the […]

Hand Pieced QAL: Cutting and Marking Fabric

Hand Pieced QAL: Cutting and Marking Fabric

Continuing with our series on preparing for the upcoming Hand Pieced QAL, Patty and I wanted to share our methods of cutting and marking the stitching lines for hand piecing. I created a short video explaining my method. If you would rather read than watch, […]

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 […]

Tank Top Refashion

Tank Top Refashion

This post  contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase through this link, I will get a (very) small commission, at no additional charge to you. Rest assured, I only link to products that I love! Apparently, I’m into the “make do and mend” […]