Author: Christina

Ready for Some Quilt Math? I was making something from one of my patterns the other day, and I strayed away from my own cutting instructions (yardage) because I wanted to use up scraps that I already had on hand. While I was able to cut good number of different-sized pieces for my project just…

Welcome to Week 4 (FINAL WEEK) of the Sew Along. Did you miss out on weeks 1, 2, and 3? Visit them here: Week 1 – Learning about the pattern and acquiring materials Week 2 – Planning Fabric, Cutting, and Staying Organized Week 3 – Making 2-at-a-time Half-Square Triangles This week, we will re-arrange our organized pieces…

You’re in for a lucky treat this month, because the March Mix and Match block is called Lucky Ribbon. Check it out below, and choose your ‘ribbon’ fabrics wisely to achieve the right shade and effect you’re craving. I went ahead and made (13) blocks this month, and am looking forward to pairing them with (12)…

Welcome to Week 3 of the Sew Along. Did you miss out on week 1 and 2? Visit them here: Week 1 – Learning about the pattern and acquiring materials Week 2 – Planning Fabric, Cutting, and Staying Organized This week, we will re-organize our HSTs squares and pair them up to make 2-at-a-time HSTs.…

Hey there! Ready to start making this quilt with me? Week 1 was all about getting to know the pattern and acquiring all fabrics and materials. This is now week 2, where it will be time to plan your quilt layout, make fabric swatches, cut pieces for your quilt, and stay organized. Quilt Layout Whether…

Have you decided that you are going to make this quilt? Read on, because I want to ensure you feel fully informed and ready to participate (and scroll down for some kits and bundles): Week 1 is all about learning about the pattern and acquiring all fabrics and materials needed to make this quilt. There…

Mark your calendars, this Fat Quarter friendly quilt pattern is coming on Valentine’s Day! If you want to make this 64″x80″ Twin Size quilt, gather your favorite solids and prints and get ready to piece them into your ‘heartiest’ quilt ever. Simply put, this pattern calls for 32 fat quarters, or 16 half yard cuts.…

The Cross My Heart Block is here for the month of February! It is an 18″ interchangeable block, and is ‘hearty’ for all the right reasons! I went ahead and matched (4) of these blocks with (5) of the January Hocus Focus blocks designed by Connie W. and am completely happy with the result. Check…

Are you looking to reclaim some of your table space and while organizing your thread collection by mounting your thread rack on the wall? Look no further, here’s a quick hack that takes just minutes to complete, and this process does not involve drilling holes into the wall. Materials: Thread collection 30-spool thread rack –…

Do you ever have a quilt design in mind but do not feel like writing out a pattern for it? The Sweet Potato Quilt Club can help you make your design dreams come true with our block design contests. This month’s block was designed by member Connie, who won the design contest in 2023. I…