How Much Fabric Do We Need to Stash?
stash, noun: a store or supply of something, typically one that is kept hidden or secret. We sewers usually have some sort of a fabric stash. A literal stockpile of
Caroline’s Story of Just One Quilt
This video really made my day today. Jenni Smith sent me this video tale from her "Just One Quilt" video series. This is an interview with Caroline, and in it
Live Q & A next Friday, May 24
Updated 5/27/19- Thank you to all who tuned in! If you are a member of our group and would like to watch the replay, go to the Wise Craft
2 Easy Tips for Choosing Fabric Prints for Scrappy, Value-based Quilts
The challenge a scrappy quilt poses fascinates me constantly. They are bit like a puzzle, with all the pieces fitting together to create a scrappy story that is most
New Doodle Embroidery Kits
I have shared a bit of my vintage photograph collection on Instagram before. A collection of people, sitting on quilts. Which over time evolved into sitting on blankets and quilt-like
Introducing the Ruby Minder™
The Ruby Ruler™ is now just over a year old. Hard for me to believe! I had so much fun creating that product and getting it to market. There’s is
#myquiltcouldlivehere- Liberty Spikes
Liberty Spikes Quilt When I am one of those creative stops- in between projects or not sure what to do next- creating a new collage for #myquiltcouldlivehere always gets me
2 tricks to get more color value options from your stash
When you begin making scrappy quilts using the power of their light and dark value differences, you will unlock a whole new side of your stash. Meaning, suddenly, its not
A Mini-Lesson on Using Color Value in Your Quilts
Color value is a good thing to understand when you are designing your quilts. It can help you create and define shapes in the layout, and is an important thing
My first KonMari assignment (books) finished!
Nothing like a Seattle snowstorm and being housebound for a few days to help me complete my first KonMari assignment!
Follow me on my KonMari Journey with Heywood Park Collective
Updated- See the result of the bookshelves! Many of you, if not all, have seen or heard about Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. A professional
I’ll be at Sew Expo
Have you been to Sew Expo? It takes place so close to me and I have never been! But that’s all going to change this year!