Colour. It’s often the spark for me. Once I have a quilt design in mind, it’s usually the colours that get me fired up to bring it to life—and this Cloud Surfing quilt was no exception. What was unusual was how long it took me to finish her. This quilt sat patiently in my WIP pile for … [Read more...]
One Year Later: Do I Still Love My Larger Wool Pressing Mat?
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...]
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