Color and Print Choices for Quilting: Today we thought it would be fun to share a mini trunk show of sorts to demonstrate how color and print choices can affect your quilt patterns. For example this quilt: and this quilt: are both made from our "Make it Over the Weekend" Quilt Pattern but, they look like completely different quilts! However, the only real difference is fabric choice. (And one is quilted while the other has been tied...other than that they are exactly ... View the Post
How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles
How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles: Recently I have really enjoyed making and incorporating half rectangle triangles into my projects. They are easy to make and are a fun twist on traditional half square triangles. Here's how to make them: #1. Cut out two rectangles that are the exact same size from coordinating fabric. #2. Cut each rectangle in half diagonally. #3. Switch and pair up the coordinating halves...lining them up the way you want them to look in ... View the Post
History of the Zipper
History of the Zipper: This brief over look of the history of the zipper is taken from our Podcast "Stitched" (our podcast about all things sewing and quilting). At the end of every episode we have a segment called "I've got a notion" where we talk about the history of some of our favorite sewing and quilting notions. So without further ado...let's talk about zippers! The history of the zipper is a long story that involves a series of inventors. It’s origins begin back in the ... View the Post
5 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs without Eggs
5 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs without Eggs This year Easter weekend is looking a little different for all of us. Around here I've had a hard time finding eggs to decorate and don't want to go to the store more than I absolutely have to. Sooooo.....this afternoon my girls and I decorated Easter eggs 5 different ways without using any eggs. We just used supplies that we found around the house and had so much fun. I made a video this evening showing you what we made in case you ... View the Post
Baby Gingham Quilt in Blue
This morning I finally bound a baby gingham quilt in blue that I have had in my pile for ages. The pattern is our Gingham Quilt Pattern that walks you through how to make both a baby quilt and a Queen size quilt using pre-cut 5 and 10 inch squares. In the past we've sewn up several pink versions as well as grey versions...but never a blue one until today. I really like how it turned out. Especially the binding...I usually bind with stripes or polka dots but today I went ... View the Post
Sopa de Pollo Recipe
Sopa de Pollo Recipe! I travel with my family several times a year to Southern Utah. We love the scenery, the hikes, the outlooks, the weather...and a little Peruvian restaurant called Viva Chicken. We will get something from Viva Chicken at least once a day while staying in St. George. It's the best. I love their chicha morada and salads while my kids love their rotisserie chicken....but we all love their Sopa de Pollo (their chicken soup). We were supposed to be leaving this ... View the Post
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