Fabric Frenzy

February 21, 2026 All of us have a quilting budget and it can be a struggle deciding what to spend your allotted money on when the quilting bug has bitten you hard, lol. Of course we all love fabric and I know that's where the majority of the budget goes. Then of course, there are all the wonderful new books and patterns that keep calling my name. But when it comes to notions and other accessories I find the best way to decide on whether or not I'm going to commit some of

January 20, 2026 As we head into a new year I'm excited to think about all the fun, new projects to look forward to in the upcoming year! One of the things I'm most excited about is trying out the new fabric that Moda is now offering. It's a "quilting cuddle" fabric that has evolved from a collaboration with Moda and Shannon Fabrics. Many of you are familiar with the traditional "cuddle" that has been around for years and makes an excellent cuddly backing for quilts. But

December 20, 2025 Merry Christmas!!!! In keeping with the Christmas spirit I thought it might be appropriate to share two of my "favorite things" with all of you. I don't use these particular items all the time in my sewing room but I certainly use them a lot on particular projects. When I first heard of clappers, I thought this was just a gimmick and an unnecessary step that would just waste time. But after using them I have to admit they are worth the effort. Two types

November 10, 2025 That mountain of remnants and scraps can seem overwhelming at times. You want to use them but you aren't sure where to start. A scrappy quilt is one of my favorite things but that can involve a larger block of time that I don't want to commit to or can't commit to at that point....after all, there are only so many hours in a day! Often times I find myself digging in those remnants and scraps to quickly pop out a smaller project. Of course, the bonus is, I'