I've been a long arm machine quilter for more than twenty years, and I get asked all the time how I want quilts and backings prepared...

Have you thought about taking a virtual class, but hesitated because you didn’t know what to expect? I teach a lot of virtual classes...

Have you ever wanted to try facing a quilt instead of binding it? This works well for artsy style quilts that are going to be on display....

I made a design wall for my sewing room, and I am so happy with how it works! I know there are several design wall ideas out there, some...

You guys are going to love this trick! Over the years, I have gotten this question again and again, in class, in emails, in exasperation!...

You guys know I’m a sucker for pretty scraps, and last week’s Heart Candy quilt produced the prettiest pile of clippings. If you watched...

Last week, I showed you a sneak peek at my fabric collections, and how I go about building a palette. This week, you get to see what I...

Do you have trouble picking colors or choosing fabrics? Believe it or not, this is one of my favorite parts of the quilting process, and...

It doesn’t take me long after the holidays to start looking forward to spring :) I can hardly wait to see the sun set just a little later...

A few weeks ago, I did a couple of charts for triangles and diamonds that could be cut with the Creative Grids 60-degree diamond rulers...

Who doesn’t love a great Show and Tell?! It’s the end of the year and the end of my first ever Quilt Along! The Wreath Quilt Sampler has...

Are you gifting a quilt to someone this Christmas? Do you want to make sure they take good care of it and know what to do if/when it gets...

Have you ever made a quilt with partial seams? This week, I thought I would show you all my tips and tricks for making these very...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This week, I made a stocking for my brother. He’s staying with me and working on the...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! This week is a little different… In a busy holiday week, we have two big things happening this weekend....

I am going to pack as many helpful hints as I can into this week's blog :) Buckle up, here come all my little secrets and shortcuts. Most...

I received a terrific request a few weeks ago (thank you, Elizabeth). She asked for a chart showing how to maximize the cuts you could...

Does this image strike panic in your heart? I’m sure you’ve had a time or two that your machine was acting up and you couldn't figure out...

I can finally share my latest pattern! This is The Wreath Quilt Sampler! Gosh, it has been a long time coming on this one, and I am very...

Waste not, want not, right?! I have a thing for piecing scraps of batting together to use in small projects. It’s not the only time I...