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How to Easily Resize a Quilt Pattern
Of all the questions I receive, one of the most common is how to resize a quilt pattern. Most of the time, the question is how to make a quilt larger than the finished size of the pattern, rather than how to make it smaller. The same principles apply to either scenario however, so let's dive into the... more »
Sewing Room Organization - Ideas for Creating More Space
Can you ever have too much space in your sewing room? Most quilters would unequivocally say, "NO!" When we downsized and moved into a smaller home a few years ago, I left a nearly 400 square foot quilting studio and moved into two 10' X 12' bedrooms. In one room, I set up my sewing studio and... more »
Quilting is Therapy - Its all About the Endorphins!
Quilting is therapy! Quilter's have always known this...whether its therapy for a broken heart, a sour mood, recovery from illness, grief or tragedy, or just a respite from the stresses of life, quilter’s have a knack for healing their lives through the creative outlet known as quilting. Finding... more »
Quilting Product Reviews - A Few of my Favorite Things
I used to be a gadget girl all the way! Every time a new quilting notion came along, I had to try it. Most of the time, those gadgets ended up collecting dust. Over the years I have simplified my life, discarding what no longer serves me or is useful to me and keeping only those things that truly... more »
My Quilt Pattern Design & Writing Process
When I decided to start designing and publishing patterns I searched for information on how and where to begin the process, but wasn’t able to find much help on-line. It was quite daunting! I thought I’d share my quilt pattern design and writing process and experience in the hopes it may be... more »
Creativity through Quilting - Discovering Your Inspiration
What is Creativity? How do we develop it? How do we discover our creativity through quilting? I believe the answer isn’t in the “doing”, its in the “allowing”. Creativity comes from within, it wells up within us from inspiration (in-spirit-ation). It comes through us when... more »