Including Pin Basting, Squaring up and Binding your quilt! One of the most often asked questions I've received from new quilters is how to finish their quilt. Let's be honest. Most quilt patterns (mine included) only give you instructions on how to complete your quilt top. But they fall short just before the finish line. That's where my friends over at Free Needle come in. They've shared these great tips to help get you started with finishing your quilt. Plus a few added little extra ... Read More about How to Finish a Quilt
How to Finish a Quilt
When Life Hands You Scraps… Make a Quilt!
Stranded in salt, the donner party, my girlfriend's quilt shoppe and more! You know the saying, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong"? Well that Murphy was a smart guy, as we found out right after we crossed into Utah. However, that little breakdown turned into a grand adventure! Plus... All that and more on this week’s episode of Rona the Ribbiter, the Traveling Quilter! show notes Learn more about the Bonneville Salt Flats HERE. If you're planning to visit ... Read More about When Life Hands You Scraps… Make a Quilt!
What To Do on a Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas
Finding Adventure and Quilting Inspiration in the Nevada Desert Trekking through the open desert may seem boring to some. But we quilters know just how to turn the seemingly mundane into a grand inspirational adventure! As the world begins to slowly reopen, I made my annual trek to Nevada to visit my parents for mom’s birthday and Father’s Day. Normally, we would be attending the Reno Quilt Show and the Reno Rodeo. Mom’s favorite is the Bull Riding event. I personally love the Mutton ... Read More about What To Do on a Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas
The Best FREE All Purpose Tote Bag Pattern You’ll Ever Need
From grocery shopping to road trip packing to quilt retreats, this bag fits them all! So far I've made three of these fabulous tote bags and will probably end up making at least three more. They have a super strong base that will hold a ton of weight. In fact, I've filled them up with cans and jars at the grocery store with no problems. Planning a road trip? This is your tote bag! Everything you need to keep in the car can be held inside these great bags. Heading for a quilt ... Read More about The Best FREE All Purpose Tote Bag Pattern You’ll Ever Need
Quilting Across Nevada!
How to Plan a shop hop, 2 quilt shops and more! In this week's episode we continue our cross country journey through the state of Nevada. And oh boy were we surprised at what we found along the way!! Plus... How to plan a shop hop, TWO quilt shops, a little Nevada history and prostitution... All that and more on this week's episode of Rona, the Traveling Quilter! SHOW notes Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop ... Read More about Quilting Across Nevada!
Windy Moon Quilt Shops
Two Great shops for the trip of one! With two locations in Reno and Sparks, Nevada, each with their own unique style, inventory and general ambiance, Windy Moon Quilt Shops are a must add to your Northern Nevada itinerary. Owner Sandy Sullivan first purchased the quilt shop from a friend in 1984. At that time, it was located in Roundhouse Mall up in Tahoe City. If you’re not familiar with the Northern Nevada area, Tahoe City is located on the California side of Lake Tahoe. Even though ... Read More about Windy Moon Quilt Shops
To Reno or Bust!
Episode 2 in the Traveling Quilter YouTube Show! A quilt show. A quilt shop. The history of Sparks, Nevada plus the "Tip of the Week... How to take your sewing machine on board an aircraft." All that and sew much more! This week's extras: Check out more information on the Quilt show Reno at quiltshowreno.com Learn more about Windy Moon at windymoonquilts.com Do you have a quilting travel question? Let me know if the comments and I'll answer more questions each week! ... Read More about To Reno or Bust!
Do Quilter’s Really Travel?
YES WE DO! Have you ever wondered "Do Quilters really travel?" I get asked this question ALL the time! Here, in my first episode I'll give you a look at just how big our quilting travel world is, what kinds of quilting travel is out there plus... story time with Ribbit! Do you have a quilting travel question? Let me know if the comments and I'll answer more questions each week! EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT QUILTING TRAVEL! CLICK HERE TO LEARN ... Read More about Do Quilter’s Really Travel?
Where to Park at the Raleigh Quilt Show
the most unique Convention Center parking i've ever experienced I should have known something was off when I wasn’t able to load the truck the day before leaving, as per my usual quilt show routine. Instead, it rained last night so I waited to load the truck in the morning. The Raleigh quit show is fairly local so no big deal. Or so I thought… Four hours later I finally arrived at the Raleigh Convention Center only to discover that I have no clue how to get in to the underground ... Read More about Where to Park at the Raleigh Quilt Show
How to Cut Costs on Shop Hop Road Trips
Think you can't afford a shop hop road trip? Here's a few tips that says you can! Everyone likes to save money. I know I do. But when it comes to Shop Hops, all that fabric and those notions and gadgets can be a bit overwhelming. Especially when they’re calling your name. Screaming it really from across the room. So, how do we combat those screams and stay on budget? The first thing you need to do is set a budget so you know exactly how much you are allowing yourself to spend. ... Read More about How to Cut Costs on Shop Hop Road Trips
Where and What to Eat in New Orleans
Traveling the Big Easy By the Dish Hands down one of the best reasons to visit New Orleans is by far the food. Yes, that deliciousness that fuels our bodies and expands our waistlines. Scrumptious, delectable, tasty, food. I mean, the art and music and atmosphere are great too. But let’s be honest. We eat to survive, right? So, why not eat well!? Here’s my list of where to eat, and what to eat, in New Orleans. With so many of the great restaurants closed because of COVID, my sister and ... Read More about Where and What to Eat in New Orleans
Ghosts on the Battlefield: Is Gettysburg, PA Truly Haunted?
A Traveling Quilter's Eerie Tales of Gettysburg I believe in ghosts. However, my husband is a true skeptic which made our trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania that much more entertaining. Some time back, my parents came to visit. Since none of us had ever been to Gettysburg before, and it was only a short 7-hour drive from my house, we decided to pack up the car and hit the road. No one expected what we’d find when we got there. The Hotel Our stay began by checking in to our ... Read More about Ghosts on the Battlefield: Is Gettysburg, PA Truly Haunted?