Flying Geese Quilted Pillowcase

Let’s make a quilted pillowcase There’s nothing I love more than turning a of colorful fabric into something functional and beautiful—and this quilted pillowcase project is the perfect example.  Sometimes you don’t want to make a full quilt, rather you want something quick and satisfying.  This quilted pillowcase is just that, and the pattern is […]

Merry and Bright Quilted Pillow Using Cricut

Nothing says handmade holiday cheer like a custom pillow. Today I’m sharing how I used my Cricut Maker 3 to create applique shapes to form the design of an adorable Merry & Bright pillow. Supplies for Applique: Cricut Maker Cutting Mat Rotary cutting blade Pillow Fabric:  (3) 15” squares (1 for pillow top, 2 for […]

Quilting projects October 2025

Do you ever feel like you’re super busy working on something, but not really accomplishing anything?  That’s how I felt in September and October.  Lots of obligations and quilt projects I wanted to make, but I haven’t finished them yet.  Maybe I work better under pressure, because deadlines are looming and I now have a […]

Sailboat Quilt Pattern

Quilt with sailboat design on wall.

Finally got around to writing this quilt pattern.  This has been a vision of mine for over a year – just sitting in my Electric Quilt 8 collection dust.  Well, I’m happy to say it’s ready.  This free Sailboat Quilt Pattern was designed for Baby Lock and you can find the free project on their […]

Stars, Stripes and Fringe Pillow

Patriotic pillow beside decorative white lantern.

The inspiration for this pillow project came from a pillow I saw at Hobby Lobby.  I thought the fringe was such a fun addition, I had to make one for myself.  Let me tell you how I did it. I started with a red, white and blue fat quarter and a little bit of fringe. […]

A Closer Look at Quilt Basting Sprays

Three cans of basting adhesive spray.

A few months ago, I posted an Instagram reel that got a lot of questions.  In the reel, I demonstrated how I basted my quilts with pool noodles.  You can watch the reel here on my Instagram CLICK HERE Part of that process involves using temporary spray adhesive to hold my quilt sandwich together.  A […]

Quilted House Table Runner

Quilted houses with rooster decoration on wood.

Have you made a house quilt block yet?  I’ve been seeing house blocks of all different shapes and sizes, and I decided it was time for me to make one.  This table runner has three house blocks sewn together with a border. I chose to make 2 houses in one color and 1 house in […]

Funky Hearts Quilt

Quilts with heart patterns on display stand.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day.  The Funky Hearts Quilt is now available for purchase in my Etsy shop.  I actually designed this in 2024 but didn’t get it written in time for Valentine’s Day.  Well, this year, it’s happening. The Funky Hearts Quilt is made up of strip piecing.  You may know how much […]

Quilted Star Coaster

Holiday-themed coasters with mug and decor.

It’s that time of year where we start to think of smaller projects to keep or to give away as gifts.  Coasters are the perfect small project.  You can use your stash of holiday fabrics — it doesn’t take a lot. FREE PATTERN. I decided I was going to buy new Christmas prints because I […]