pattern reviews, project updates, book reviews or sewing tips
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter holiday. We managed to slip away to Cumberland Island. Seeing the wild horses and the ruins of a historic mansion was such a gift. The quiet that settles your whole spirit embraced us. There are around 150 horses on the island, and we spotted about… Continue reading 540 Snowballs Down: My Queen‑Size Snowball Quilt Progress + What I Learned Along the Way
If you’ve ever sat down to sew and suddenly found yourself doing everything except sewing, you’re not alone. Let me know some tips that keep you focused.
Happy Saturday! I hope you’re doing well. Here in Florida, it finally feels like our little “winter” is over and the sun is back to stay. Wherever you are, I hope spring is starting to peek through for you too. And yes — this Sunday is the time change. I always have mixed feelings about… Continue reading ✂️ My Favorite Fabric Marking Tools (and Why I Keep It Simple)Best marking tools
Hope you can at least smile and let me know if you agree, how sewing has affected you.
Learn when to replace your rotary blade, how a dull blade damages your mat, and tips for safe disposal. Perfect for quilters and sewing enthusiasts.
One tool can make the difference when cutting so many pieces.
How I organize my cuts for my quilts. This quilt has a lot more pieces than I normally deal with.
The quilt is now done. One goal for this year is now completed.
I love doing most of my sewing by the machine. It is accurate and faster than I can hand sew. There are times that the hand sew is the best option and provides the best solution. This shirt below had several times that slip stitching was necessary. It was used on the collar and the… Continue reading Slip Stitch Technique: Elevate Your Sewing Skills
🧵 The Truth: Mistakes Happen to Every Sewist Mistakes will happen — that’s just life, and it’s definitely part of sewing. I’ve cut fabric wrong and had to run back to the store for more. I’ve made pajamas with the animal print upside down. I forgot to check the direction of the penguins. The kids… Continue reading Sewing is not about being Perfect
The Saturday Seamstress 