Remember the tattered quilt that Mom and I took apart a few weeks ago to make the quilted bag to store my plastic trash bags? I figured I had enough of the scrap fabric pieces left to make a throw pillow for my couch. There are so many pieces that are torn and coming unstitched…
Several months ago, I was walking through an antique store when I noticed a drawstring bag made from old quilt pieces. It was simple, a little uneven, and clearly handmade, and I remember stopping and thinking that I wanted to make one of my own. Not with just any fabric, though, because I already knew…
As we start the new year with colder temperatures and gray days, many of us are pulling out winter quilts and warm blankets. Do you have special quilts that you love snuggling under during the cool nights of fall and winter? I grew up using handmade quilts from my grandma and other family members, and…
When we first moved into our new house, I knew I had a space at the top of the stairs that would be perfect for a cabinet to display my family quilts. I’ve had to store them in totes for the past several years because I didn’t have the right place for them. I love…
For over 15 years, I’ve been saving my kid’s tshirts from special events. The character t-shirts from kindergarten and first grade? Got them! The t-shirt my daughter wore in her 3rd-grade play? Got it! The reward t-shirt from all the Accelerated Reader competitions? Yep, it’s been stored in the tote with all the rest. I’ve…
There’s just nothing quite like attending a Quilt Show – walking through a gallery and studying the quilts, hearing the stories, and being amazed at the workmanship. For over 10 years, I have worked with quilters from all around the country to host an Online Quilt Show. And we’re going to do it again! Some…
There’s something special about patchwork quilts. Most of us have special quilts that we have inherited from our grandma, aunt, or mother. I learned how to quilt from my Grandma and have loved the craft ever since. Recently, I decided to recreate the patchwork quilt design using infusible ink and the Cricut Mug Press. If…
Have you ever wanted to make a super easy baby quilt but didn’t know where to start? With some basic sewing skills and less than $30.00 you can create a baby quilt that will last a lifetime. This post includes affiliate links. Easy $30.00 Baby Quilt When my ‘baby’ turned 13, I finally had time…
I have always had a fascination with quilts. My grandma made dozens of quilts over her 98 1/2 years and taught me to quilt many years ago. Some of my best memories with her involve us sitting on the floor and couch while we arranged and rearranged quilt squares trying to decide the best pattern…