When most people start a quilt, they focus on fabric—the colors, the prints, the thrill of creating. But there’s something just as important that can completely change your results: thread. The right thread makes your seams flatter, your quilting smoother, and your finished quilt look professional. The wrong thread? Lint, tension problems, broken stitches, and bulky seams. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to choose thread like a pro. Understanding Thread Weight Her

I love saving vintage textiles. I find old, vintage and antique items comforting. My husband and I go to a lot of auctions, flea markets, and yard sales. I think about things I can create from the treasures I find. I've followed Kelly Cline on Facebook for quite a few years. She quilts vintage items like doilies, tea towels, pillowcases, and other vintage textiles. I met her at a local quilt shop where she taught a workshop. She inspired me to give it a try. Over the years I

Folding Work Surface Supplies Needed ▪︎2 boards 9x12x1/4 ▪︎1 sheet extra fine grit sandpaper ▪︎1 Omnigrid cutting mat 8x10 ▪︎ pretty fabric 2 pieces 13 x 23 and 1 piece13x2 ▪︎3 pieces of batting 9x12 ▪︎ Elmer's or fabric glue ▪︎ staple gun ▪︎ pencil A few years back we could make a project at our guild meeting. We were given a list of items to bring to the next meeting if we wanted to make a folding work surface. This is a picture of mine. Instructions 1. Apply glue o

I'm always looking for gifts I can make for my sewing friends. This one is pretty and useful! It's easy to change it up with various trims like; ribbons, rick rack and lace. Materials you need to get started. • little jar with a lid • batting • lace • items for in jar • scissors • glue gun Let's get started. I cut strips of batting about 2" wide and the longer the strips, the better. Fold the strips in half lengthwise and start rolling it as tight as you as if you were rollin

I have a lot of men's ties, I mean A LOT! People give them to me and I needed to find something to make with them. One day I pulled out a box of ones that were already dismantled and pressed. I thought why not just sew them together wide end to narrow end to make a larger piece of fabric. Then the idea of making an infinity scarf popped into my head. It will work! I pulled up a YouTube video on how to make an infinity scarf. I cut my tie fabric piece into a rectangle and se