This week is a little different. It's a busy holiday week, and we have two big things happening. First, we are having our biggest sale of...

I have been on the road teaching quite a bit these last couple of weeks, so Crystal compiled this fun blog about the history and use of...

This past week, we celebrated my favorite invention with National Sewing Machine Day on June 13th. You have to marvel at this amazing...

You can find all kinds of cute bag making supplies these days. But, it wasn't always that way. Years ago, we made beach bags out of...

Just this week, I lost the sketch I was working on under a pile of fabric, and it took way too long to find where it had gone! It’s hard...

Have you ever made or wanted to make a collage quilt? I made a collage quilt several years ago, and it was so much fun. I got so carried...

This is a question I get from time to time, but in recent weeks, I've gotten it quite a few times. “How do you prepare your fabric, and...

How do you organize your stash? I've been asked several times to do a blog about this, but I kind of felt ill-equipped because I don't...

I posted these at the beginning of last year and this idea got rave reviews soooo.... It's a new year and that means new projects to...

This month, we remember and honor those who served. Once called Armistice Day for the ceasefire of the First World War, Veterans Day is...

Ever wonder what sewing machine needle is best to use for each project? Here is a handy guide to help take the mystery out of “knowing...

In the 19th century, labor activists pushed for a day to recognize workers. Now, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of every...

So many rulers and no place to put them!! Recently, I acquired quite a few new rulers and suddenly realized how little organization I...

Sigh... Labeling the quilts I've made is not something I’m good at. Here's a picture of me at around fifteen with my second quilt. This...

Have you ever considered the weave of your fabric? In the world of loom weaving, this is called the warp and the weft. In the quilting...

Have you ever wondered about the history of our national flags? How they were made, who designed them, and why they chose the fabrics...

I thought I'd review a few different marking tools this week! I've never been one to mark on my quilts for quilting, but I've used a few...

March is Women's History Month, a time when we reflect, appreciate, and celebrate the contribution of women in all areas of life. One...

Retreats are like Disneyland for quilters, right? But, what should you pack to make the most of your retreat? There are some well-done...

Have you ever had trouble lining up your sashings to make straight intersections for a true grid look? It can be so frustrating lining up...