I found a skirt just like this for $42 at a store in the mall. I don’t think so! I can make this better, cuter and for a lot less money. Watch the video and see how much fun it can be.

I know you’ve always wanted to make one. Well the time is now. We are not going to be restocking the umbrellas anymore, so now is the time to make one. Let’s get together on March 22nd which is a Saturday (location to be determined) and make an umbrella. If you follow us at all you know that we have been making these for years and years. They’re incredibly beautiful

If you love making quilt as you go or if you have never learned to do it, it’s time to start. This fun tree skirt is beginner friendly and also fun for advanced quilters. There are 12 wedges that make up this tree skirt. You can use 12 different fabrics or make it with 4 different fabrics, 3 of each, and so on. The best part is that it’s quilt

This pillow is a fun addition to your bed or to your couch or chairs. You can make if for any season. In order to do it right though, it should be quilted so that it’s not flimsy. The pillow covering is quilt as you go. I did include how to sew a zipper flap to the video. I did this video years ago and it’s been a favorite, so

This is just the most amazing fabric. I knew it was going to be good when I ordered it, but didn’t realize how good. The hand is so incredibly silky smooth. Here are the colors it comes in. Aren’t they terrific? If you go to the Blank Quilting site, you can see the quilts that are made with this fabric. So, here’s my creation using the green color. This tunic

I am always afraid of dropping my computer when carrying it. Being a sewist I would never think of buying a padded case for it because–why would I when I can make one? Periodically I will put it in a different tote bag and carry it that way. It’s not ideal, as often times the tote isn’t padded like it should be. I spent a lot of money on my

Color wheels are beautiful. Everyone loves to look at them but few people know how to utilize them. They are useful as a roadmap when deciding on which colors to pick for a quilt. However, it may not be easy. Color is the one thing that my customers say is the hardest thing for them to deal with when making a quilt. People understand how to use a scant quarter

How would you like to know everything about needles? Well, Rhonda Pierce from Schmetz Needles will be here on Thursday, July 10th. She will be giving a lecture about needles and have a personal trunk show. Have you ever wondered how and why needles make such a difference in your project? I know I have. So we are going to demystify the sewing machine needle. We will have a meet

If you’re a quilter you have a good soul and heart. YOU are a national treasure! Yes you are because you are the kind of person that loves. That’s what quilters do. We stitch love into everything we do. The good Sisters in McAllen Texas will make sure that the quilts get to the people with the genuine needs. You can count on that. We are donating 5 yards of

You see the ombre and you love it! It’s beautiful. But what to do with it? The human eye loves to see color progression and color order. The beautiful variation in color saturation just draws you in. I have decided to make it easy on my customers. Make a table runner! Then everytime you see it you can count on how beautiful it is. Fabric: Any ombre and a coordinating