These Crossroads blocks are brightening up my space! It’s such a smorgasbord of color and pattern, courtesy of the amazing Anna Maria Horner. I’m using mainly her new Our Fair Home collection, but also string scraps from collections past.
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The main goal of scrap fabric organization is simple: Access. Here is my recipe for happy scrappy organization. What to save, when to trim and how to sort by color and scrap type, depending upon the size of your scrap collection.
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Welcome back to my sewing room. Today is my last day of corona quarantine, and I’m feeling full of energy! I think it’s time for some progress on my rainbow Pas de Deux quilt. Let’s begin this time with grass green and silver gray fabric scraps.
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Here’s my freshly organized sewing room complete with fabric shelves, scrap storage, quilter’s work table, design wall and, of course, my longarm sewing machine. How do I manage to fit it all in one room? Come right in, my friend. I’ll show you around!
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Welcome to my new Dutch sewing studio! Would you like to see how I’m using this significantly smaller space? I hope you enjoy this sewing room tour and maybe even get some fresh ideas for organizing your space, be it large or small.
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Surprise! Today I’m sharing an excerpt from QuilterSpace, my online course for giving your sewing space a total makeover. Plus, check out Pam Sadler’s bright and Zen new space after her QuilterSpace journey!
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Would you like to invest in some good tools, but want to make sure you put your money where it matters? As a counter to 5 Tools Most Quilters Don’t Really Need, here is my short list of “extras” that really pack a punch.
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In preparation for our big move, we’ve been simplifying and decluttering big time. In my sewing room, I cleared out miscellaneous tools that weren’t getting used often. Here are a few that I didn’t make the cut.
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It’s easy to focus on what your space is lacking, to look at the pretty Pinterest pictures of glorious sewing rooms and only see what you can’t have. That way leads nowhere good. It’s really not about what space you have…
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This time of year is ripe for new beginnings, for fresh starts. Could you use a little spring magic to spruce up your creative space?
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Since we committed to our plan to move to Europe, I’ve been a bit more liberal with my fabric purchases. I’m usually a pretty conservative shopper, but it sounds like the price of quilting cottons in Europe is seriously steep.
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I love the fresh momentum that January brings to makers. Have you noticed that everywhere we are digging out our old works-in-progress with renewed vigor or starting new grand projects? Or even both! I have felt it too.
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Does your sewing space sometimes look like a toddler has got to it? Yes? Well, next year we’re going to fix that….
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When I feel overwhelmed by all that must be done, I often start with the little things. Tackling a few minor tasks and being able to cross them off my list, settles my spirit...
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