
Setting up a Sewing Club
We've become accustomed to sewing by ourselves or on video platforms as a result of the pandemic, but we're feeling optimistic that most of us can come together once more to sew and quilt collectively. For many of us, going to an organised quilting group or guild is...

Steps to Sewing Sustainably
Looking after our precious planet is something we have become increasingly aware of and on Friday 22nd April it's Earth Day, a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It started way back in 1970 in the US when a senator from Wisconsin organised a...

5 (More) Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Sewing Space
Last month, we shared some of our favorite tips for cleaning out the clutter in your sewing space and keeping your tools in tip top shape. This month, we're going to take things one step further to clear the cobwebs (both literally and figuratively!) and get you back...

Spring Florals Fabric Roundup
There's nothing like the promise of spring, with flowers starting to bloom, sunshiny days and more daylight hours to inspire us to start sewing and quilting again. Flowers (whether real or on fabric) bring so much joy, so we thought we'd do a roundup of some of the...

5 Tips For Cleaning Your Sewing Space
The days are getting longer, the daffodils dancing in the breeze and Spring is almost here. This is such a hopeful time of year, when nature wakes up, and we can finally open the windows and feel the gentle warmth of the sun our our faces. It's also an excellent time...

QuiltCon 2022 Recap from Lorinda
After a couple of long years, QuiltCon 2022 in Phoenix felt like a breath of fresh air and a start to our return to 'normal' (whatever that may look like!). In the middle of a long winter, I was happy to escape the wet Pacific Northwest forest for a few days and enjoy...

Cool Customizations for your Quilter’s Planner
The great thing about the Quilter's Planner is you can customize it to suit your needs and help you live your best and most organized life. When you place your order, you can choose the cover that best suits your style, your page layout and your weekly start date....

How to Combat Quilt Show FOMO
The much anticipated show, Quilt Con, brought to us by the Modern Quilt Guild, is starting this week, and it will be the first live show in two years! It's going to be wonderful for quilters to reunite and be together in person once more. However, for so many of us,...

Valentines Quilt Pattern Roundup 2022
As we approach Valentine's Day, it's lovely to see our Instagram feed bursting with hearts and sentiments of love. It's also an important time to remind ourselves about self love, and to love ourselves first and foremost. So make sure you take the time this February...

We Have This Thing With Color
Have you ever been asked the question 'What's your favorite color?' Most likely, you'll have a very clear idea about which colors you love and which ones you certainly don't love! It's such a personal thing, and we often have strong associations with different colors...