Inside: Gingerbread Felt Christmas Ornament PatternHandmade Christmas projects are one of the reasons I love to sew. I can create something simple, special, and handmade.This year I decided I really wanted to make some felt Christmas ornaments. Of course, that meant I had to cut out super tiny pattern pieces by hand. No thanks!Then I remembered, my Cricut Maker can cut out ... Read More about Gingerbread Felt Christmas Ornament Pattern
How to Use a Cricut EasyPress 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.Inside: How to Use a Cricut EasyPress 2I love to embellish things! Yep, whether it's machine embroidery, appliqué, or vinyl, I like to add a little personalization.The one area that I have never done well with is iron-on vinyl (sometimes called HTV or Heat ... Read More about How to Use a Cricut EasyPress 2
Learn About the Cricut Maker
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.Inside: Learn About the Cricut MakerIf you follow me on Instagram then you saw that I recently acquired a Cricut Maker cutting machine.Longtime readers will know that I had another brand of cutting machine. For a while it worked great, but there were some glitchy ... Read More about Learn About the Cricut Maker
Easy Quilt Block Tutorials for Beginners
Inside: Easy Quilt Block Tutorials for BeginnersWant to learn to quilt? If so, then it's best to start with the basics.Did you know that just a few quilt blocks are the basis for a majority of quilts?That's right. Master these blocks and you'll be able to make almost any quilt you desire.Easy Quilt Block Tutorials for BeginnersMost of these quilt blocks begin with ... Read More about Easy Quilt Block Tutorials for Beginners
How to Machine Bind a Quilt
Inside: How To Machine Bind A QuiltI have a confession. I have never bound a quilt by hand. {gasp!}Instead, I machine bind all of my quilts and here's why:It's very beginner friendly.It secures the binding and this is great for quilts that get heavy use.I think it's safer for baby quilts.I don't plan to enter my quilts in any showsIf this is you, then this tutorial is your best way ... Read More about How to Machine Bind a Quilt
All About Baltimore Album Quilts
Inside: All About Baltimore Album QuiltsLet's talk about the beautiful, traditional style, Baltimore Album Quilts. Learn about their history and take inspiration from this style to make it our own!In the 1800s, American quilters began to depart from traditional European and English designs and began to really carve out their own methods.Medallion quilts gave way to block quilts, and ... Read More about All About Baltimore Album Quilts