A year ago, I upgraded from my smaller wool pressing mat to a larger 17”x24” version and shared why those extra few inches felt like such a game-changer in my pressing routine (read that story here). And now that I’ve had a full year of quilting, pressing, smoothing, flattening, wrangling … [Read more...]
Big-Stitch Quilt Binding: Decorative Finish or Functional Stitching?
One of my favourite ways to finish a quilt is with a row of visible hand stitches along the binding. Big-stitch binding adds texture, personality, and one final opportunity to make a quilt feel uniquely your own. It can be bold and eye-catching, quietly blend into the design, or add a little … [Read more...]
The Quilt Organization Step No One Talks About: Maintenance
When I first started quilting, I never imagined I would eventually need an entire cabinet to store all my quilts. Honestly, I don’t think I fully appreciated just how quickly a quilt collection can grow. You finish one quilt, then another. You explore a new colour palette, remake a favourite … [Read more...]
How to Learn Curved Piecing Without Feeling Overwhelmed
For years, curved piecing sat firmly on my "someday" list. I admired quilts with beautiful curves, circles, and organic shapes, but every time I considered trying them myself, they felt intimidating. There seemed to be so much that could go wrong: stretching fabric, mismatched edges, puckers, and … [Read more...]
How Fabric Choice Completely Changed My Little Forest Quilt
How This Unplanned Little Forest Quilt Came to Life Some quilts begin with a plan… and others begin with a spark of curiosity. This Linen, Yellow, and Purple Little Forest Quilt definitely falls into the second category. What started as a behind-the-scenes project for filming the Little Forest … [Read more...]
Everything You’ll Learn in the Little Forest Quilt Course
When I first designed the Little Forest quilt, my goal wasn't simply to create a collection of tree blocks. I wanted to create a project that would help quilters explore a variety of techniques in a supportive, approachable way. Learning new quilting skills can feel exciting, but it can also … [Read more...]
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