We have fallen in love with these little drawstring bags for showcasing cross stitch and quilt blocks…all while being super useful at the same time. Win-win, right?! With Easter coming up, we brainstormed some ideas on goody bags for quilty friends, family, and children alike. We hope you love what we came up with as much as we do! Thanks to Lacey [@laceypoirier on INSTAGRAM] for this sweet and functional Easter idea! …… DRAWSTRING BAG INFO We used the EASIEST ACCESSORY BAGS EVER PATTERN to make our drawstring bags. These bags are fully lined and can…
If you are part of our FACEBOOK GROUP, you might know that from March 20th through April 4th this year, we are hosting a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL! What’s a Strawberry Festival you might ask? Well, it’s just a great excuse to sew up and show off a strawberry-inspired project if you ask me, but my good friend and Facebook Group Admin Susan [@thefeltedpear] has a great description: “Springtime and strawberries are pretty much synonymous for me, and Joanna has a strawberry pattern for everyone! I will be showing off some of my favorite previous makes…
I have a little treat for you guys today! If you’ve been around for a while, you already know how much I love my AURIFIL thread. I use it for all my sewing needs: piecing, quilting, binding, and mending! From the moment I discovered AURIFIL in my local quilt shop many years ago, I have literally never put anything else on my machine or, come to think of it, in my hand too. I love how it feels in my machine and in my hand and there is no lint to speak of. I wholeheartedly recommend it for…
INSPIRATION One of my all time favorite activities is to search flea markets and vintage shops for old quilts “in need of rescue”. Sometimes it is the ones that everyone else overlooks, that seem to catch my eye. Often they are in tatters and falling apart, certainly not in good shape. But there is something about some of those aged and well loved quilts that really speak to me and they really inspire my quilty design brain. The moment I saw this denim star quilt, I knew that it would find its way to me and that I…
Welcome to your sixth and last installment of our 2024-25 FIGS & FRIENDS program! I sure hope you have loved each of your six bundles for this subscription… honestly this last one might be my favorite. There is just something about green & warm lilac color that makes my heart sing! I am dreaming up all kinds of spring projects with this one! And if you’re new around here or want more information about the FIGS & FRIENDS program itself, scroll to the bottom for answers to some FAQs! …… COLLECTION INFO This month’s mix is…
