I’m notoriously cold in the winter time. It’s not uncommon to for me to walk around my college campus wearing fleece leggings under my jeans, three sweatshirts, a winter jacket, an ear warmer, a hat, gloves, three pairs of socks, and boots. No exaggeration. My quilted jean blanket is my lifeline when I’m working in my […]
If there’s one type of quilt pattern that our readers love, it’s a jelly roll pattern. In case you’re new to quilting, jelly rolls are type of precut fabric that typically contain about 40 strips of fabric. These budget-friendly strips are excellent for larger quilt projects, especially strip quilts, and help speed up the quilting […]
For me, there are only happy memories of the Fourth of July. I can imagine the grill smoke wafting in the air as my family and I set up badminton in the backyard. I can hear rock-and-roll music blasting from my dad’s Fourth of July playlist, which attracts smiling neighbors from across the cul-de-sac. Perhaps, […]
All quilters know that the art of quilting is an excellent creative outlet, but did you know that quilting can improve your mental and emotional health? Keeping ourselves mentally and emotionally healthy is related to our overall physical well-being, which is why creative arts like quilting, sewing, and other crafting is so important in our […]
If there’s one type of quilt pattern that our readers love, it’s a jelly roll pattern. In case you’re new to quilting, jelly rolls are type of precut fabric that typically contain about 40 strips of fabric. These budget-friendly strips are excellent for larger quilt projects, especially strip quilts, and help speed up the quilting […]
I’m notoriously cold in the winter time. It’s not uncommon to for me to walk around my college campus wearing fleece leggings under my jeans, three sweatshirts, a winter jacket, an ear warmer, a hat, gloves, three pairs of socks, and boots. No exaggeration. My quilted jean blanket is my lifeline when I’m working in my […]
In the last 20 years, the research for treating and curing AIDS and HIV have come a long way. If you don’t know, AIDS stands for “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome,” which is a chronic disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that breaks down the immune system. AIDS has been prevalent in popular culture with […]
Your next quilt could become famous! Whether it’s an art quilt, log cabin quilt, or even a rag quilt, your quilt could make it big in New York City. Cherrywood Fabrics is hosting the Cherrywood Challenge 2016 in conjunction with the Disney Theatrical Group’s The Lion King musical. The Lion King is celebrating its 20th Anniversary […]
If you’re anything like me, there’s a drawer in your dresser or a box in your closet that’s absolutely crammed with old t-shirts. From high school clubs to college events, from family reunions to 5ks (which I walked, for the record), it seems like all of my major life events from the age of 14 […]
Today’s tutorial is brought to us by Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt 9 Birdie Baby Quilt Tutorial by: Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt 38″x38″ Materials needed; 1 Birdie Charm Pack (click here to purchase) 1 Yard coordinating fabric. (backing and binding 1.5 yards coordinating fabric.) PATTERN: Randomly sew charm squares into 12 strips of three. Sew those […]
