If you're a quilter who loves exploring new textures and bringing a natural, tactile feel to your work, linen might just be your next favorite fabric. While 100% quilting cotton is a tried-and-true staple, incorporating linen—or linen blends—into your quilting projects can open up a whole new world … [Read more...] about Linen in Quilting: Tips, Tricks, and What You Need to Know
Why Bigger Is Better (When Pressing Fabric)
Five years ago, I made what seemed like a small change to my quilting setup—I started using a wool pressing mat. I’d heard the buzz in the quilting community about how these mats could elevate pressing results, and after years of pressing on a standard cotton-covered board, I decided to give wool a … [Read more...] about Why Bigger Is Better (When Pressing Fabric)
Half Moons Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025
You’re officially hitting the halfway mark in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. Once you’ve stitched up your Half Moons quilt blocks, you’ll only have six more blocks to go! Fantastic job on piecing your Apex blocks! Lining up those triangles can take a minute, but hopefully, the … [Read more...] about Half Moons Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025
The Best Tool for Marking Patchwork: Frixion Pen or Marker?
There’s been a whole lot of half-rectangle triangle making going on around the studio, and observations have been made! Notably, observations related to the best tool for marking patchwork blocks using a Frixion pen vs. a Frixion marker. It’s been eye-opening! And I wanted to share those with … [Read more...] about The Best Tool for Marking Patchwork: Frixion Pen or Marker?
Quilted Pet Mat Project for Modern Quilters with Messy Cats
Every few years, my cat gets a new placemat — not because he asks for one (though he is quite particular), but because it’s become a small, satisfying ritual for me. These quilted pet food mats are humble little projects, but they serve a real purpose: catching crumbs, surviving spills, and holding … [Read more...] about Quilted Pet Mat Project for Modern Quilters with Messy Cats
Cake Stand Quilted Table Runner in Canadian Quilter Magazine
Check your mail! The summer issue of the Canadian Quilter Magazine is currently landing in mailboxes across Canada and internationally 😉. I’m excited to share that I have a pattern featured in there! If you need a fun summer project to show off at your next BBQ, then hopefully the Cake Stand Table … [Read more...] about Cake Stand Quilted Table Runner in Canadian Quilter Magazine
