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 cloth to be used for
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 successful when it creates a
#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 re-inspired.
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 to be aware of when
What an incredible year for the Ruby Ruler™
About a year and a half ago, I had a spec of an idea. To design a functional quilting and design tool that could be used to creatively utilize the many fabric scraps I had
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Candy Mountains is headed to Quiltcon 2019!
I am thrilled that this quilt, Candy Mountains, is headed to Nashville for Quiltcon 2019 in a few short weeks!
A quilt of Lill’s clothes, and how to execute a commission quilt project
A commission quilt of Lill’s clothing, made using my Stepping Stones pattern. Just before the holiday season, I finished a memory quilt. This one was for a lovely new friend who lost her mom,
Last days to register for Dream, Learn, Quilt!
Have you been thinking that you would like to make a quilt? Do you have fabric you’d really like to use in one? Better yet- Want to proudly revel in the statement “I made
Gloria Vanderbilt’s quilt decor
Did you know that Gloria Vanderbilt’s homes throughout the years had rather bold decorating statements? As in, they were covered with quilts? I went down a rather deep rabbit hole the other day,