When it comes to quilt batting, there are several different types to choose from, each offering unique characteristics and each offering a different applications. Don’t get overwhelmed! We spend a lot of time creating our quilts – here’s the skinny on different types of batting to help you decide which to use in your next…
Category: Thoughts about Quilting
5500 Quilt Block Designs – The Best Quilter’s Resource
We have gone over the basic tools that Quilters use and even how to start quilting. Eventually, you will get to a point in your quilting journey where you would like to branch out and create your own designs. My most favorite resource for my Quilt Designs (other than pencils and graph paper) is a…
Aspects of Good Quilt Design to Consider to Make Beautiful Quilts
Quilt Design is the second phase of quilting as outlined in my quilting supplies post here. Anything goes with quilt design. Really. Anything. If you want a traditional looking quilt with the quilt blocks, then graph paper and colored pencils/markers (fined tipped) are all you need. There are software and apps (yes, even apps –…
The Best Beginning Quilting: Supplies
So, you want to start quilting. Congratulations! Welcome to a very addicting…I mean rewarding past time. You will learn what it means to sew with love. It is an art form, as well as, a way of providing warmth to our loved ones or adding that personal homey feel to our homes or even remembering…
Design Wall
There are many way to create a design wall. Today, I will share with you my personal favorite. What you will need: Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot or any of those construction type DIY stores and buy insulation foam board. Buy enough to cover the wall space you want to use for your design…
Sewing Room Remodel
Hey everyone! The sewing room is finally to a usable state!! I am creating curtains for our new abode in my new room. Though some of my tools are still in a box somewhere. (Moving seems to be never ending – especially, the unpacking!) Along with sewing, the new space doubles as a classroom for…
Sew Room Remodel: Lighting Update
We got the lights in!!!! Here is what the room looks like with the new lights (Picture was taken at dusk with very little/no sunlight seeping in through the windows.): Now as a reminder, here is where we started. This is the same outside lighting with the room painted: If anyone is interested, these are…
Sew Room Project: Paint!
Tips on a brighter sew room.
Next big project: Sew Room Remodel
Since we are in a new house and my old sewing room is about 40 miles away with the perfect lighting and the just right storage, I need to refinish a room in the basement for my new sew room. This is one of those times I wish I could snap my fingers and have…