Hello Reader, Over the summer, my kids made quilts and they got them back from the quilter a couple of weeks ago. Now that it's turned cooler, we're getting them bound so they can use them on their beds in the winter! Now that it's turned cooler, we're getting them bound so they can use them on their beds in the winter! All my quilty finds are related to quilt binding this week. I have tried ALL the thimble options out there, and once I found the Roxette Thimble, there was no looking back. It...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Fall is settling in, but the sunny Olivia Jewelry Case I sewed for the ByAnnie's #SewPink is giving me flashbacks to summer feels! If you've been on the fence about joining us, there's still time, I'd love to get to know you, sign up here! I've been designing new FPP patterns for the C&V Sewing Club and had to share what a difference using newsprint for FPP makes! I cannot believe I wasn't using this for years. I shared my favorite product in my Instagram stories last week and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy weekend, friends! I've been in the depths of planning the Olivia Sew Along this last week, since it kicks off Monday. I've taught a few live classes, but never hosted a sew along live, so I'm excited and nervous! Hoping it turns out to be sew much fun. If you want to join us, it's not too late, sign up here! I shared about buying bias tape st week, but this week I made a bunch myself and shared a little about that too, you can take a peek at my top tips on Instgarm here....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Quilty Weekend Inspiration is back! When I started this weekend newsletter I was enjoying weekend mornings on the back deck and it seemed the perfect time to send you a little note. Fast forward to school starting and things have been a bit wild, but I'm back! This week's inspiration photo doubles as a quilty find! I LOVE making bias tape - weird, I know. But if that's not your thing, I discovered the most beautiful premade bias tape from Bessie Pearl Binding Co, read more...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's time for our weekend inspiration -- better late than never! Our inspiration photo for the week is my Simple Sampler quilt from the C&V Sewing Club - again! This is the 2024 version, but it took me too long to finally get it quilted and bound. We met friends at a park yesterday and tossed the quilts in to grab some photos...except we almost forgot, so we snapped this one really quick and I couldn't wait to share it! My friend Lynn is teaching a virtual course on creating a...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's time for our weekend inspiration! We're enjoying some surprisngly cooler weather in the Pittsburgh area, this has given a lot of extra time for bike riding, taking walks, quilting, and hanging out outside. Our inspiration photo for the week is my Simple Sampler quilt from the C&V Sewing Club. This was our 2022-23 version and I love how it turned out! You can read more about it here. During the wrap up Show & Tell for the Back to School Sew Along I shared a Rae Pencil Case...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Welcome to another edition of weekend inspiration! If you're new here, each week I share some of my favorite finds in the quilty world and beyond. I would love to share reader finds too, so hit reply if you have a great idea you'd like to pass on! Each week I'll be including a little picture of something I've sewn during the week, just to keep our newsletter really stitchy! See that cute little birdy I shared above? It's from the latest C&V Sewing Club guest designer! I used my...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I'm coming to you from my backyard this morning, enjoying a little perfect weather and coffee. I hope you're reading it somewhere equally lovely! Let's get into today's inspiration: As quilters, we spend a lot of time cutting fabric, to sew it back together of course! So, I was super excited to have a special discount for Missouri Star Quilt Co. Everyday Cutting Tools. Grab 15% off the tools with this link. I've been using them all year and I love the rotary cutter and...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader,, I'm glad you're loving this weekly inspiration! I'm back with two sections this week, Quilty Finds - my favorite things around the sewing web, and Loving Lately - non-sewing things I am enjoying! Let's talk 1/4" feet. I disovered Little Foot – The Original 1/4″ presser foot at my LQS a couple years ago. It turns out the quilt shop owner's mom invented it! My piecing is forever changed. The physical shop is no longer open, but you can still grab a Little Foot from the website...
5 months ago • 1 min read