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Should You Prewash Your Quilting Fabric?

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To paraphrase Shakespeare, "To prewash or not to prewash. That...

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Beating the Summer Slump

As we reach the peak of the summer heat in the northern hemisphere, quilting can easily fall to the back burner. Whether we're busy with summer activities or feeling drained from the heat, staying in ...

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Star Rise BOM: Sawtooth Star-in-a-Star

It’s month 7 of the Star Rise BOM, and we’re moving right along. This month, we’re making Sawtooth Star-in-a-Star blocks. This technique elevates our sawtooth-style blocks from last month by stacking ...

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Isa's Graduation Quilt

My niece graduated from high school at the beginning of the month, and I couldn’t be prouder of her. I was fortunate enough to travel to Indiana to celebrate her with the rest of my family. Naturally,...

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Star Rise BOM: Ribbon Stars

Welcome to month 6 of the Star Rise BOM. This month, we’re creating the Ribbon Star in two styles. These two smaller blocks are pieced together into a three-star panel, and I love how their smaller si...

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