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…
Welcome to the fourth and final box of your 2024-2025 subscription! I am totally smitten with the blossoms and the bees in this latest Little Box of Figs and I hope that you find it as charming as I do. I can definitely see these delightful blocks in some coordinating items, too…matching pillows maybe? Be sure to follow along on the blog, Instagram, and our Facebook Group [FIG TREE QUILTS FRIENDS] as we sew this LITTLE BOX project together. If you’d like more information on our LITTLE BOX OF FIGS subscription, please be sure to read…
This is a wonderful way to use up any “orphan blocks” in a fun and satisfying way. It is also a great charm pack project for a fun and quick make. These TUFFET FLATS have become my favorite kind of pincushion both for its ease of construction as well as its charming shape appeal. This pattern was created as a part of a special teaching workshop I did for shops at the MODA warehouses last year. The moment I designed it, I knew that it would be a perfect addition to this most recent LITTLE BOX OF FIGS…
