Great way to start quilting

A great way to make easy choices for your fabrics and a quilt pattern is to buy it already chosen in a kit. This helps beginning quilters learn about color selection and how to use the fabrics within a pattern for best placement. The fabrics are a nice variety of darks, medium and light values…

High school graduate quilt Part 4

I'm always excited to see how my friend completes a quilt top. It reminds me of telling stories and each person adds something to the tale. Such fun.  We decided on a simple quilting design going the opposite direction of the block color line. It is best to be aware of your design at this…

Sewing for beginners

It's only three months before my daughter and two younger grandchildren come for their extended summer visit. Last year we started sewing lessons. My daughter was constantly drawn away for things that required attention, but the six year old granddaughter was enthralled. This is a six year olds first quilt top. We spent a few…

What is a fabric stash and why it’s nice to have one? Part 2

  Wasn't it easy to identify and admit to having a fabric stash?  You are like the rest of us quilters and crafters. Laugh and enjoy your stash. What can be done with those stacks of fabrics to help you feel less guilty about having them?  Allow your stash to work for you by being prepared…

What is a fabric stash and why is it nice to have one? Part 1

A fabric stash is a collection of fabrics you are not currently using to make a project. These are fabrics you may have inherited, purchased because you loved them, or because of that fantastic sale you could not resist. We store them in closets, cabinets, boxes, etc. Sometimes we hide them. We all know that…