and what NOT to pack for a quilt tour Before going on my first Quilt Tour in 2017, I had absolutely no idea what to take with me. I had never been on a tour before, let alone a quilt tour. I asked my friends. None of them had been on a tour either. I looked online and couldn’t find anything. Ultimately, I took many things I should NOT have taken and made mistakes that you, thankfully, won’t have to make! In the article: Which Suitcase to Take on Your Quilt Tour Since I didn’t ... Read More about What to Pack for a Quilt Tour
What to Pack for a Quilt Tour
BIG LIST of the Best Quilting Gadgets
My Favorite Quilting Supplies One of the questions I get asked most often is which quilting gadgets I use. There's so many different products on the market it can be so hard to figure out which work the best. So, I decided to put together a big list of all my favorite quilting gadgets and quilting notions that I love using in my sewing studio! Here's the Breakdown: I just want to mention, while there are links to Amazon to find several of these items, ALL of the items listed ... Read More about BIG LIST of the Best Quilting Gadgets
How to Make a Fancy Scandinavian Star Ornament
All the steps to make this fabulous Scandinavian Christmas Star Ornament!! Every year I like to make something as an extra gift for my friends and family. Some years I go all out with the homemade candy and jam. But most years all I get time for is a few Christmas ornaments. This year, I wanted to do something a little different. So, I decided to try my hand at the Scandinavian Christmas Star ornaments! Believe it or not, these Scandinavian Christmas Star ornaments are sew fun and ... Read More about How to Make a Fancy Scandinavian Star Ornament
Stitching Scotland and Iceland!
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 33 Show Notes In the 33rd installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! Lisa and I recap all the fun happenings and goodies from Scotland and Iceland! In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit Want to watch us Live? Every third Tuesday Lisa Baker ... Read More about Stitching Scotland and Iceland!
Riley Blake Designs!
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 32 Show Notes In the 32nd installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! Lisa and I are joined by Gary Rurup, VP National Sales with Riley Blake Designs, to discuss all about Riley Blake! In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit WHERE TO FIND OUR ... Read More about Riley Blake Designs!
Quilt Challenges!
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 31 Show Notes In the 31st installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! Lisa and I are joined by Nancy McNally (Nancy McNally Quilts) to discuss all about Quilt Challenges. In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Nancy ... Read More about Quilt Challenges!
What to Expect on an Iceland Quilt Tour
In July, 2023 I paired with US Quilt Tours to lead my first tour group across Iceland. As this was also my first time in Iceland, I will say the Tour Manager job was not what I expected. But the group had a blast, I learned a ton and am super excited to continue working with US Quilt Tours! So, what was it like on an Iceland Quilt Tour? One thing I love about the United States is we have nearly every natural form of land from around the earth. We have mountains, deserts, great lakes, ... Read More about What to Expect on an Iceland Quilt Tour
Quilt Nation: JoAnn’s Impact and Industry Changes
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 30 Show Notes In the 30th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! Lisa and I are joined by Kathy Phillips (Springs Creative) and Brian Wacaster (Lewis & Irene) to discuss the impact of JoAnn's closing and the global tariff's. In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any ... Read More about Quilt Nation: JoAnn’s Impact and Industry Changes
Our Virtual Quilting World
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 29 Show Notes In the 29th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona we got together to discuss how much time we actually spend quilting and crafting in the virtual world!!! In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit Want to ... Read More about Our Virtual Quilting World
Generational Quilting
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 28 Show Notes In the 28th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona we got together to discuss generational quilting and the timeless appeal of the craft!!! In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit Want to watch us Live? ... Read More about Generational Quilting
Charming Spiral Quilt Along Week Six
Join me for week Six of my 2025 Winter Project! Every winter brings a down time for us travelers. However, it also brings more time for Quilting! Therefore, every year I try to challenge myself to try a new project or technique to keep improving my quilting skills. This year, it's all about Pre-Cuts! This week we cover our Sixth tutorial - the Crazy Border! Required Materials: For this week, you'll need your quilt top center and jelly roll strips. Want to Quilt Along ... Read More about Charming Spiral Quilt Along Week Six
Charming Spiral Quilt Along Week Five
Join me for week FIVE of my 2025 Winter Project! Every winter brings a down time for us travelers. However, it also brings more time for Quilting! Therefore, every year I try to challenge myself to try a new project or technique to keep improving my quilting skills. This year, it's all about Pre-Cuts! NO VIDEO THIS WEEK. This week we cover our fifth Quilt Blocks - BIG Blocks! NO VIDEO THIS WEEK. Required Materials: For this week's Quilt Blocks, you'll need all of the ... Read More about Charming Spiral Quilt Along Week Five