Fabric Shoelaces: A Tutorial

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Do you have projects on your someday list that just never seem to bubble to the top?? I have lots of those! Twice a year, I go to a quilt retreat, and I pick something off that list to work on there. I've come to really look forward to experimenting and doing something just to scratch an itch! 

The project I chose for my recent retreat was making homemade shoelaces for a pair of shoes!

Shoes with handmade fabric laces and insoles

In Memory of Ryan

Thursday, May 22, 2025

One year ago this weekend, my husband's best friend passed away. It was unexpected, and it has been difficult navigating the world without him. My oldest son was named after him, and we loved him dearly.

Shortly after his passing, I asked his parents if I could make a quilt from some of his shirts for them. I've never shared the quilt on the blog or even on social media. But today is the day to share the story.

A Twister Quilt for Pi Day!

Friday, March 14, 2025

Happy Pi Day!! The tradition continues! This is my NINTH year making a circle quilt for Pi Day!

Twister quilt made with circles

Early Bloomer in The Quilt Pattern Magazine

Thursday, March 13, 2025

During the winter months, I was doing some secret sewing that I can finally share with you!

Early Bloomer pixel quilt made with white-on-white fabric and turquoise fabric squares

Easter Egg Table Runner - Fall Flair Blog Hop

Thursday, February 27, 2025

This table runner is a mix of ALL the seasons! (Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the blog post to get the pattern for FREE!) 

Quick and easy Easter egg quilted table runner

Black, White, and Paper-Pieced

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

I use Electric Quilt software to design many of my quilts, and I have something fun and new to share with you! 

Paper pieced log cabin star quilt block from Kaleidoscope Two Electric Quilt EQ8 software

Valentine Love

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Valentine's Day is all about hearts, so it's a perfect time to share about the MINI Exploding Heart pattern cover quilt!

Pink and black MINI Exploding Heart quilt