My First Quilt-in-the-Hoop Project (And Everything I Learned)
This quilt is full of mistakes. It’s also one of my favorite things I’ve made [Read More]
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Sep
Baby Lock Zest, Joy, and Zeal Review: Which Beginner Sewing Machine Is Right for You?
Looking for your first sewing machine can feel overwhelming. Should you buy the least expensive [Read More]
Jun
Brother NQ3550W Sewing and Embroidery Machine Review: A Combo Machine for Makers Who Want to Do It All
Looking for a sewing and embroidery machine that offers advanced features without the price tag [Read More]
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Jun
Brother NS80e Review: Who It’s For (and Who Should Skip It)
Looking for a sewing machine that’s powerful enough to grow with you, but light enough [Read More]
Jun
How to Trace a Sewing Pattern
Whether you purchased a tissue pattern or you printed a PDF pattern at a copy [Read More]
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Feb
Our Favorite Way To Print PDF Patterns – No Taping Required!
In my last blog post, I introduced you to our pattern Resource Page, which [Read More]
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Feb
Paper Sewing Patterns – Where Can You Buy Them Now?!
Remember the feeling of leafing through giant glossy pattern books at fabric stores? The endless [Read More]
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Jan
2025 Wrapped: The Year in Review
That’s a wrap. 2025 is over. What a year. It was the most challenging [Read More]
Dec
Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Sewers!
This holiday season, if you’re looking to treat the sewer, maker, or quilter in your [Read More]
Dec
The Life-Changing Magic of a First Grandchild
I recently returned from Baja, Mexico, where I helped my daughter Mairin and her husband [Read More]
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Nov