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How to reattach a zipper pull after you’ve cut it off
It's almost Christmas! And that sometimes means last-minute Christmas sewing. My go-to last minute gift is nearly always a zipper pouch. They sew up quickly and are pretty easy. But when rushing sometimes I do things that I wish I wouldn't have. Like cutting...
What filling makes the best hot pack? A comparison of hot pack fillings.
So the weather is starting to get cold and it's time to bring out the hot packs in my house! I have several hot packs in various shapes and sizes for warming me up or soothing sore muscles over the winter. I also love to gift hot/cold packs. It is just something...
How to make a big ironing board for quilting
A few years ago, I was getting really tired of ironing quilt tops with my regular ironing board. The kind with the tapered end is really not designed for quilters! I started googling things like "big ironing board" and came across this one, called simply "The Big...
What to pack for a quilt retreat: printable retreat packing checklist
I don't know about you, but Fall is about my favorite season of the year. Every Fall I try to go to at least one quilt retreat and sometimes two! Quilt retreats are a fantastic way to make quilting friends, get a bit of a break from reality, and get a lot of sewing...
How to make a portable ironing board from a TV tray table
Today I want to talk about my absolute favorite retreat tool: a portable ironing board. People that know me well know that I am lazy efficient. I can't stand it when something takes longer than it has to. At retreats and sew-ins, there are typically a few communal...
Bobbin organization
I think most quilters, and people who sew in general, have a lot of thread. If you are like me, thread organization can be an issue. I had a big problem with organizing all those bobbins for a long time. I was reading a forum thread where some people said they only...
Goodwill Outlet for quilters: secondhand and upcycled quilting fabric
Many of you are probably familiar with Goodwill's regular thrift stores, and might be wondering, what is a Goodwill Outlet, and why should I shop there? Goodwill Outlet is essentially the last stop for things in the Goodwill chain before they either go to the landfill...
Quick & easy watercolor quilt from charm squares using “Quilter’s Grid”
In January, our guild had an "Out with the old" challenge, where we were to use up some of the oldest fabric in our stash. Back when I first started quilting (I think around 2006), I bought four packages of 100 floral 4" charm squares on eBay. The person selling them...