And detailed how to make y-seam instructions! Earlier this year I got to ring in the new year with the first block of 2022 in the Sew Much Fun Quilt Block Tour! Making the Checklist quilt block was 'sew much fun' I decided to do it again! Enter my new Handwork Quilt Block. More on the Sew Much Fun Quilt Block Tour at the end of this page. :D Last year I began learning and working with much more handwork projects and teaching myself English Paper Piecing that it seemed like the ... Read More about Handwork – a FREE Quilt Block
Handwork – a FREE Quilt Block
How to Use a Light Table for Quilting
From Piecing to Quilting, a Light Table has you covered! When my husband first bought me a light table; I knew I wanted one but wasn’t sure how I would use it. Since then, I’ve found I use that thing more than I ever thought possible. A light table, or light box, is a pretty straight forward device used to copy, or trace an image onto another surface. We quilters have found a use for them for tracing and even placing fabric across many quilting techniques. Here are a few of the ways I ... Read More about How to Use a Light Table for Quilting
My Interview with Charisma Horton
Behind the Quilts Episode 2 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 2 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Charisma Horton! Not only does she have over 300 published quilt patterns, but she's been ... Read More about My Interview with Charisma Horton
More Than Quilts – Sidney, Nebraska
A Quilt Shop Spotlight While mom and I were on our cross country road trip in the summer of 2021 we ventured through a little town in the middle of Nebraska with a very sordid past and an amazing little quilt shop! Welcome to More Than Quilts! October of 2013, a little quilt shop was born. At that time Mary was just the manager. However, after only being open for 1 month the owner decided the quilt shop life was not for her. So, Mary took over and brought More Than Quilts to ... Read More about More Than Quilts – Sidney, Nebraska
Who Am I?
Episode 2 of Confessions of a Quilter The morning before I set out on my first cross country filming/book tour, things were... tense. My anxiety was up. But why? This was supposed to be my dream in reality. Well... I'll tell you... SHOW NOTES The real posts about my Quilt Show Reno adventure. Click HERE to listen to the Home.Made. podcast episode where I talk more about my anxiety and how quilting changed my life! Click HERE to watch the episode with my Tutorial about How to ... Read More about Who Am I?
Confessions of a Quilt Show
Behind the scenes of a National Quilt Show Have you ever wondered how a national quilt show comes together? What it looks like? How the teachers are chosen? What the vendors do behind the scenes? We answer all those questions and tons more in this episode of "Rona the Ribbiter: The Traveling Quilter!" SHOW notes Interested in any of the guests on this episode of the Traveling Quilter? Click below to check out their websites! Patterns shown in the video Do you use ... Read More about Confessions of a Quilt Show
Around the Block: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
I have always wanted to go to Cheyenne, WY. Ever since I first heard the song "Beaches of Cheyenne" by Garth Brooks, I have wanted to see what was so special about this town. Well, this summer I finally got my wish. And, what does any respectable traveling quilter do when venturing into a new town? Find a quilt shop, of course! Located just off of the Interstate 25 in Cheyenne, Wyoming you’ll find a little quilt shop that has a whole lot of passion. Welcome to Around the Block Quilt ... Read More about Around the Block: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Vend at a Quilt Show
Lessons I learned working the Quilt Show Reno I’ve been vending at various small size events for a few years now. I’ve also vended at a few guild size shows and one quilt shop show. However, the Quilt Show Reno taught me more than I ever could have imagined. The Quilt Show Reno is a smaller National Quilt Show held in Reno, Nevada every June. Because it usually falls around my mother’s birthday and Father’s Day (and my parents live nearby) I try to fly out every year for the show. ... Read More about How to Vend at a Quilt Show
To Vend or Not to Vend
Behind the Quilts Episode 1 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 1 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with a couple of quilt show vendors and non-quilt show vendors to discuss in the ins and outs of ... Read More about To Vend or Not to Vend
Confessions of a Quilter – Episode 1
Why I do all this After the worst quilt show of my career, I took some time to reflect on what my purpose really is. Why am I running this business? Is it for the money? Or, is it perhaps for a much higher purpose? SHOW NOTES Original Sewing & Quilt Expo Click HERE for more episodes of Confessions of a Quilter Click HERE for more episodes of my YouTube show! Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! RELATED POSTS: Complete ... Read More about Confessions of a Quilter – Episode 1
How Many Quilt Shows Are There?
More than you think! When I went to my first quilt show, it was put on by my local quilt guild here in North Carolina and I had no idea what I was getting into. Flash forward a few months when someone asked me to attend my first National quilt show. My jaw dropped. You mean there's more than one type of quilt show?! Properly broken down, there are in fact 6 different types of quilt shows. Each one offers a unique experience for quilters of every level!! Guild Shows The first are ... Read More about How Many Quilt Shows Are There?
Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC
A Quilt Shop Spotlight When an old friend reaches out to say they’ll be on your coast and wants to hang out for a day, of course you find a quilt shop! While palling around Charleston, South Carolina we found ourselves at the fabulous Five Eighth Seams quilt shop. And boy was I surprised by what we found inside! Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!Send me the PlannerWe respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. A few weeks ago, my roommate from the big Ireland trip, ... Read More about Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC