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...] about Big-Stitch Quilt Binding: Decorative Finish or Functional Stitching?
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...] about The Quilt Organization Step No One Talks About: Maintenance
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...] about How to Learn Curved Piecing Without Feeling Overwhelmed
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...] about How Fabric Choice Completely Changed My Little Forest Quilt
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...] about Everything You’ll Learn in the Little Forest Quilt Course
Finished Little Forest Block of the Month 2024 Quilt
My Little Forest Block of the Month quilt and I have been on quite the journey together. Even though we stitched through the 2024 Quilt Along side by side, this beauty ended up lingering in my WIP pile far longer than I expected. Life, overlapping projects, and a serious case of crackly fingers … [Read more...] about Finished Little Forest Block of the Month 2024 Quilt
