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Making Scrappy Quilt Backings
In an effort to not contribute to landfills, nor to spend excessively, scrappy quilt backings can be a lot of fun to make! I use flannel, almost exclusively, when making backings for quilts. Sometimes solids. Sometimes patterned. 108” wide flannel…
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Lupine and Laughter: A Quiltville Mystery Tradition
It’s mid-January and that means its Lupine and Laughter Quiltville Mystery reveal time! Each fall, Bonnie Hunter who runs the Quiltville business, leads quilters in a mystery quilt, this year the name of the quilt is Lupine and Laughter. These…
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Quilting Goals for 2026
If you read my 2025 Quilting Goal Failure yesterday, you can probably see why I am hesitant to make quilting goals for 2026! But I’m going to do it anyway. I’m having a very “burn the ships” end of 2025,…
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2025 Quilting Goals Failure
Each January 1st I set out my quilting goals for the year, and each December 31st I look back to see how I’ve done for the year. I ended my January 2025 post by stating that I would finish all…
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Homemade Pot Holders: A Quick and Easy, Heartfelt Gift Idea
When you are looking for quick and easy but heartfelt gift ideas, homemade pot holders are a great option! You can customize the colors and pattern to your recipients’ kitchen décor. Or, do what I did and pick a fun…
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Another Quick Baby Quilt Tutorial
I’m back with a new tutorial to share this week, a fan favorite – another quick baby quilt tutorial! This checkerboard quilt block is easy enough for a beginner to make! It looks great, is quick, and can be adjusted…