It's time for the 3rd video in our Nautical Summer Quilt Along. Today's video will walk you through how to make the "R" flag in the Nautical alphabet. This flag also is that same shape as the a cross block which has recently become a popular block amongst modern quilters in a variety of forms. ... View the Post
Fabric Requirements (and kits) for our Nautical Summer Quilt Along
Hello! Today we get to share the fabric requirements for our Nautical Summer Quilt Along! Starting on June 26th we will be releasing a new video every Tuesday throughout the summer that will walk you through how to make two different nautical inspired quilts...and we wanted to give you time to gather your supplies so that you will be able to sew along with us! ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue 2016 Prize Winners, Final Numbers, and Thank You’s
Hello Friends. This post is coming in later than usual...but we wanted to make sure that all the packages were received before we chose winners for prizes and tallied up the final number for this years Skirting the Issue. Ladies...I know I say this every year...but I mean it, and I feel it stronger and stronger as we continue this "event"....those who sew and quilt are some of the kindest people on the planet. I never fail to be overwhelmed by your generosity. As I open each of ... View the Post
Get to Know Your Button Foot
Today we are getting to know our Button Hole Foot. It's long, it's skinny, it's usually plastic, and for a lot of people it's intimidating. So today we wanted to give you a quick introduction to it's parts and their purposes to take the mystery out of the foot that looks like a ski. Below is a photo of the button hole foot from my babylock Elizabeth sewing machine. And while the appearance of these feet may differ slightly from machine to machine they all will have these same parts ... View the Post