Tutorials

Quilted Scarf: A Free Pattern

I have really wanted to jump on the quilt coat bandwagon. Alas, I’m not a garment sewist. But, a quilted scarf? That, I can handle. Here’s a tutorial to make your own!

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Land That I Love: A Free Hexagon Quilt Pattern

One thing I’ve learned living abroad is that there are no perfect countries. Some may get certain things “more right” than others, but at the end of the day, there will never be a perfect country because there are no perfect people.  Still, rather than

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Easy Peasy Zipper Tutorial

There are countless ways to install a zipper. However, I have found this process removes my overwhelm and delivers highly satisfying results on a regular basis. I hope it helps you do the same.

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Hand Quilting HQ: How to Hand Quilt

In this segment we’re going to finally dive into the actual technique of hand quilting! I’ll share my favorite supplies, differentiate a few different hand quilting styles, address the question of “to hoop or not to hoop,” and go through the steps you’ll need to take your very first hand quilting stitches.

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Hand Quilting HQ: From Batting to Basting

This post is part of the Hand Quilting HQ tutorial series. For the most fluid experience, I recommend starting at the beginning since the posts build upon each other. If you missed any of the previous posts, you can find them here. If you’ve been

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