Here's a closer look at my Long Leaf Quilt in Kona Cotton. There shouldn't be any question that I love a good tree quilt. Whether it's the literal idea of a tree like Grove, Olive and Pine or a ...
Tips + Techniques
Aerial Update And A New Version In My CF Grid Group Fabrics
I've been wanting to make a new Aerial quilt for quite some time. It was one of my early patterns, and one I've been eager to get back to. Here is my Aerial update. The Design The design is ...
2021 Printable Calendar
Happy New Year! I hope things are off to a good start for you. I've enjoyed using this simple calendar that I created for the Hunt Quilt Along, and so I thought I'd share an update with you in case ...
Ray Quilt Along #4: Baste and Quilt.
Ray Quilt Along #4: Baste and Quilt. Who's ready to baste and quilt? I have to say that it always feels like a big milestone to get a project basted and ready to quilt. Since I'll be hand ...
Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together.
Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together. With everything cut out, let's sew it together! This part always feels like I'm cleaning, because I'm taking a bunch of pieces off the floor and turning them ...
Ray Quilt Along #2: Cut It Out.
Ray Quilt Along #2: Cut It Out. This week, let's cut everything out! Grab your fabrics and cutting guide, and let's have some fun. Here's the video. How about that? I'm pretty excited ...
New Sew Fine Thread Gloss Scents in Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Petal.
Looking for a handwork refresh? I'm delighted to share new Sew Fine Thread Gloss scents in Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Petal! As with any of the scents that I've collaborated with Sew Fine to bring to ...
Scrappy CF Coasters
One set wasn't enough, so here are some more scrappy CF coasters that I made recently. Actually, I guess that I have a lot of these in the works. They can be made from a charm pack, and so I ...
How to Bind the Quilted Coasters
I'm delighted to have something new for you--a video on How To Bind the Quilted Coasters. The binding on my Big Stitch Coasters seems to be a sticking point for many, and so I'm happy to be able ...
Big Stitch Coasters in Collection CF
With the newest fabrics in Collection CF arriving in stores, I thought I'd share with you these new Big Stitch Coasters that I made in Collection CF. The coasters are made using this free ...
New Supplies in the Shop.
I have some new supplies in the shop, and I thought I'd pop in to share a bit more about them. CF Handy Guide First up is a brand-new little tool I've been working on. I'm calling it the CF ...
2020 Printable Calendar
I know, it's June and sort of a weird time to be talking about calendars, but hear me out. Did you use the Hunt QAL calendar? I did, and since it ended last month I've needed a new one, and I figured ...
Shoji Cardigan and experiments in natural dyeing.
It's not too often that I finish a knitting project, and so it's a celebration when I do. This Shoji cardigan (pattern by Norah Gaughan) is a project that I started back in December 2016, and I ...
Rye Quilt Pattern
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I LOVE a 2-color quilt, and my new Rye Quilt Pattern is all about that. Originally inspired by a traditional friendship block that I discovered going through ...
Using the Arlo Templates
I thought it'd be fun to put together a little post on using the Arlo templates. They are a completely optional add-on to the project--all shapes needed are included on paper in the pattern--but I ...
Hunt Quilt Along: A Closer Look At Fabric.
Hunt Quilt Along: A Closer Look At Fabric. This week I want to take a closer look at fabric. I have some tips to share, and I also want to let you in on what I'm thinking about for my own ...
Harriot Cargo Duffle.
I cannot take too much credit for this, but the Harriot Cargo Duffle is just adorable! Rhiannon sewed this up, and she did a beautiful job working all kinds of cool tricks with the scallop print ...
A Batch Of Thread Catchers.
I did manage to crank out a batch of thread catchers for some of my local sewing buds. I've been wanting to do this for some time, and our holiday get together gave me the perfect excuse to do ...
Thread Tips and Tricks.
With the launch of my recent collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss, I thought it might be handy to throw some thread tips into a blog post. There are some super easy things that can make a huge ...
Collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss.
I have some fun news--I'm very happy to announce a collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss! To start, I never imagined how exciting thread conditioner could be. For the last several years, I've ...