I have a new thread set with Aurifil! This one is made up of my appliqué favorites. It's a 10-spool set (300 yards each) of my favorite and most essential colors that comes in a sturdy cardboard ...
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Bow Acrylic Template Set
New to the shop! I've put together a special Bow Acrylic Template Set. Acrylic template sets can be useful. Acrylic templates are not necessary for my patterns (they all include a printed ...
Long Leaf Quilt in Kept
My Long Leaf Quilt in Kept is another version of the project, but this time made using templates. The Plan My first Long Leaf was pieced using foundation paper piecing (FPP), and with this one ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress.
WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress. While away from home, I've been basting away on my Wainwright--yay for portability! The cool thing about it being basted is that it's ready to go ...
WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel.
WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel. We're moving along with week two! I'm seeing some great starts from many of you on instagram, and I'm moving along (quite literally) at QuiltCon in ...
Kai Scissors in the Shop and a Look at My Favorite Scissors.
In all of my appliqué classes, we start with a little tool talk. I'm generally cautious to push too many tools, but in cases where it's important, I do. With handwork, this is especially true, because ...
Eads Quilt Along #1: Getting Started.
Eads Quilt Along #1: Getting Started. You ready? Let's start with your sewing setup...or actually, let's start by taking a look at mine. Here's my current sewing set-up. I've got my sewing ...
Tools of the Trade: Big Stitch Quilting.
While I'm talking about tools, here's what I use when I'm doing big stitch hand quilting. + Thread (such as Presencia Perle Cotton in all different sizes. 8- and 12-wt are my favorites.) + Safety ...
Tools of the Trade: Needle-Turn Appliqué (Updated).
I have a slight update on my needle-turn appliqué tools since my first post almost two years ago. Actually, if you look back you'll notice that not much has changed. I still like many of the same ...
tools of the trade : needle-turn appliqué.
I like to slow down and enjoy each project that I'm working on, especially when it comes to some good handwork. That's the goal anyway and a big part of my slow sewing studio. But like ...
testing a new tool. (+ bias tape tutorial)
I picked up a mini iron this week for a project I'm working on, and I'm surprised how much I like it already--she is surprisingly effective! I splurged on the upgraded model ...
feeling wild about texture and wildly strong.
Ah, texture. Such a wonderful thing. And one of my favorite things about quilting. It's been nice to be able to enjoy some of my quilts since getting them back recently. I ...
(paper-piecing) tools.
When paper-piecing, this is usually what I like to have on hand. ruler no. 1 : (4" x 8") My no. 1 for sure. The small size fits in my hand and covers most bases. Plus, I ...