I believe that this is the best mask for home made PPE. Everyone has now seen the CDCs declaration on home made PPE. It is only supposed to be used in dire and last resort situations. Well, we’re pretty close to that. What is PPE? It is personal protective equipment. I have been an ICU nurse for 30+ years. I have been in many situations where an infectious patient with

Okay. So, you have decided on your fabric. It has come either folded in half from being on a bolt, or 60 inches wide on a roll. You find the pattern that you want. Hopefully is is beginner friendly. Start with a pattern that is created by someone with design experience or a degree in pattern design. I have purchased patterns from people the have design software but no experience

If you’re not a beginner, you can just skim over the top of this. However, thread can be one of the most confusing topics of all time. It’s not a riveting topic to be sure, but essential nonetheless. In addition to this there are a lot of rumors floating around about cotton vs. polyester thread. Polyester is just what it says. Poly, meaning “many” and ester which is a chemical

Have you ever wanted to begin sewing garments but had no where to turn? The schools have long since stopped teaching how to sew garments. I am going to give you lessons with easy tutorials that are free. You will be able to understand how to cut out a pattern and make a garment after watching these tutorials. This tutorial is part one. You will have to decide what you

Have you ever felt like it was too risky to use stripes or directional fabrics for paper piecing? Well, this will change all of that. You will look like a technical genius with your paper piecing by following this simple technique. Watch now!  

  I am embarking on a One Block Wonder adventure. I hope that you will follow along with my journey! I am always excited to learn something new. When you’re quilting as long as I have been, you often times feel like there’s nothing new to learn. Well I did the old stack and whack a few years back when Cathy Roeder and I were at our cabin. That was

Do you love to make shower gifts? Do you like to surprise friends with little fun things that you make? Or do you just know a really messy eater? Hahaha. Well, you’re in luck because these bibs are so fast and easy. The fabric featured on these can be found right here on this website. https://www.etsy.com/listing/701284725/merriment-large-animal-panel-by-gingiber?ga_search_query=gingiber&ref=shop_items_search_8&frs=1 The pattern can be found here too. https://www.etsy.com/listing/766772523/reversible-baby-bib-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1 And, while you’re at it, you

        So, you think you’ve seen it all but if I have to watch one more person try to snap up baby pants or pjs with those awful snaps I will lose it. They are always off by one snap. Then, it’s hard to grab them and match them up when the baby is wiggling around. Enter, stage left, BQ Zippy Pants! Special soft zippers ordered designed

This little banded skirt is perfect for any little girl. It would be great for a big girl too, but minus the ric rac! Have fun making a ton of these. They’re just too cute. You can make one for every day of the week. Just throw it on with a matching t-shirt and sandles, and the ensemble is complete. No pattern needed! Watch this tutorial and see how it’s