There’s something grounding about naming the rules we choose to live and create by. When I started organizing my quilt cabinet, I realized I wasn’t just folding fabric — I was shaping a system that supported the kind of maker I want to be. Part 3 of this series is all about those personal rules: the … [Read more...] about Studio Organization Made Simple: My Quilt Cabinet Rules to Stay Orderly
DIY Quilted Pincushions — Scrap-Friendly, Giftable & Fun to Sew
Some projects are born out of necessity, and others are born out of pure joy — these Sit ’n Sew Pincushions are a little bit of both. After finishing my Spinning Snowflakes quilts and the Fall Acorn Quilt (a layout option in the Cake Stand Quilt Pattern), I found myself with the sweetest pile of … [Read more...] about DIY Quilted Pincushions — Scrap-Friendly, Giftable & Fun to Sew
Quilting with a Cat: Pips, My Quilt Quality Control Companion
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles into the studio when everything is laid out just right — blocks arranged on the wall, fabric smoothed flat, the next seam waiting. And more often than not, Pips would find his way right to the center of it. Sometimes it was the quilt top I’d just … [Read more...] about Quilting with a Cat: Pips, My Quilt Quality Control Companion
Choosing Fabric for a Quilted Jacket (Simple Guide)
One of the first questions I get about quilted coats is: what fabric should I use? And honestly—it’s a fair question. There are so many options, and it can feel like you need to get everything exactly right before you even begin: It’s a lot. But the good news is—you don’t need to … [Read more...] about Choosing Fabric for a Quilted Jacket (Simple Guide)
How to Create a Spring Blue Quilt Colour Palette from Nature
A Spring Blue Quilt Colour Palette Inspired by My Walk One of the things I love most about living somewhere with four distinct seasons is getting to witness the transition from one to the next. It’s never winter one day and spring the next. Instead, the shift happens slowly. The light changes. … [Read more...] about How to Create a Spring Blue Quilt Colour Palette from Nature
How to Design Beautiful Blue and Coral Quilts
Exploring the Magic of Blue + Coral in Quilting There are colour combinations that feel exciting every single time I return to them, and blue + coral is one of those pairings that never loses its spark for me. Coral has long been one of my favourite colours—it's a shade I love to wear, to sew … [Read more...] about How to Design Beautiful Blue and Coral Quilts
