Summer is one of the best times to go to a quilt retreat. If you are like me and it is hot outside, you don't really care for outside activities. A quilt retreat is one of the best things to do as a quilter. It is inside, you complete some UFOs, create new projects, find out about new quilty tools, …

Hello fellow quilt/fabric lovers! I’m Amy Smart and I am a fabriholic. And a quilter. I come from a line of makers and sewers (sewists?) so I think this quilting thing is in my DNA. I first learned to sew and piece a quilt from my mom. I loved creating with her fabric and feel very grateful that she …

It has been so interesting to see so many different fashion trends show up with a new “Quilted” look. The latest I came across was this free Flat Pack pattern from the Riley Blake Designs blog. Paired with this Strawberry & Friends fabric by Kimberly Kight for Ruby Star Society it was fun to pla …

Organizing my sewing room is an ongoing, ever changing activity as I add new tools and gadgets to improve my craft. I recently came across this free pattern from SewCanShe for how to sew a Mug Caddy to fit a standard 11oz coffee mug. In this tutorial I will show you how I customized the pattern to f …

Continuous Curve (also known as Orange Peel) quilting has been around a long, long time, but its gentle curves are still one of my favorite ways to add a lovely soft texture to a quilt. It can be done by hand, with a walking foot, or with a free-motion foot; but the stitching path may differ greatly …

Summer is sizzling here in St. Louis! Definitely time to head to the pool with this Fun in the sun drawstring backpack made with this free quilt block pattern from Laura at Slice of Pi quilts. This quick beginner pattern features some vibrant Kona Solids that pair perfectly with the Free Spirit Fabr …