Just a note to let you know that I have closed and deleted my myyahoo.com account. It has been causing a lot of contusion and problems with signing in and I prefer to have just one email. This means that you have to refriend me at thepinkquilter@gmail.com account only. I am sorry if this is a problem for you but since being hacked last year, this has caused problems with getting into my other groups and FB. I have only one email account that is active and that is thepinkquilter@gmail.com.

Thank you for understanding.

Read more: Just a note to let you know that I have closed and deleted my myyahoo.com account. It has been causing a lot of contusion and problems with signing in and I prefer to have just one email. This means that you have to refriend me at thepinkquilter@gmail.com account only. I am sorry if this is a problem for you but since being hacked last year, this has caused problems with getting into my other groups and FB. I have only one email account that is active and that is thepinkquilter@gmail.com.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

JANUARY 30, 2025
Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.  Today, let’s talk about our rulers and templates.

From American Patchwork  & Quilting, Simple Ways to Store Your Templates and Rulers.  

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxFgdbPFxPE

From Lizzy Curtis, you can Sew a Ruler Storage System

2.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpJ1GSqhLbg

From Frances Quilts, Speciality Ruler Storage.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEb2kcqmJR0

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

JANUARY 23, 2025
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our stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.  Today, let’s continue with sorting and how to store  our tools of the trade.

From Just Get It Done Quilts, My Top 10 Favorite Quilting Tools:

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSdwHtTBXqE&t=232s

And from SewVery Easy, 3 Ways to Store Your Rulers:

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au1k9hc0e-0

Finally from Pattymac Makes, Quilter Ruler Organization and Storage 

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMnGS2pKeR4

I hope that these are helpful to you as you organize your studio.  I will be back next Thursday with more ideas!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sorry I am a little late today, had a bunch of shopping and errands to do!

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute?

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away?

I feel that way too, at times! Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. Today, let’s continue with sorting and how to store it. Let’s look at the big pieces first and how to fold and store them.

How to Organize and Fold Your Fabric Stash from Love Notions, Sewing Patterns LLC.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O35knsUW_bM

From A Quilting Life, Managing a Quilt Fabric Stash.

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wfY2MqRRSg

And from Kon Marie, Your Stash and How to Fold Your Stash.

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnHqmf–SZg

That’s it for today and I will see you again next Thursday!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

January 9, 2025Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.  Today, let’s continue with sorting and how to store it.  Let’s look at the big pieces first and what to do with them.  Everyone has their own style of storing their fabric.  How do you store it?  Is it optimal for you or do you need a reset?  These are just a few ideas.

Here are a few ideas.

Instead of stacking it, how about filing it?  From Pin, Cut and Sew is a video showing how to do that.  

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luzHjlGzvU0

Or are you a new quilter with a budget or you are looking for new hacks on organizing?  From The Lucy Bird, a video from Dollar Tree Quilting Fabric Organization.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=709-_eHHcQs

From Quilting with Nancy, How to Fold Large Pieces of Fabric. 

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tVY26rYV4Q

And finally as a bonus, a short video 10 Ways to Store Your Rulers and Templates.

4.  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dPV0btoguxY

That’s all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 2, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute?

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away?

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Since this is the beginning of a new year, we are going to start with What To Do With The OVERFLOWING PILES of fabric. Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.

Let’s check out some of Karen Brown’s videos on Scrap Management.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfKbHQFGgvE

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCI0WjnN158

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXSghnZoWuM

That is all for today and I will be back next Thursday with more hints!

See you soon!

BOTTLENECKS

This is a brand new year full of adventure, new possibilities, and a chance to start over. So let’s start off with a discussion. This one started on another group and I thought it would be fun to see what you have to say.

Our first topic is:

BOTTLENECKS! What is yours? What keeps you from finishing your projects?

Is it piecing the blocks, or getting it to a flimsy, or just quilting it? Or something else?

Mine is I love piecing but after that I sometimes get bored with it and don’t want to go any further. Also, too many projects going on at the same time. Also, I have a hubby who is home ALL DAY long and then when I am in the middle of sewing, he wants to go somewhere.

I want to share my latest story about bottlenecks.

You have my permission to laugh. Well, my bottleneck started shortly after midnight, yes, new year’s, when I got up to check on our cat, Purrl. Remember, this is a 6 month old kitten who runs around the house in the middle of the night. A mini t-rex with attitude! I got up and was heading towards the hallway and I accidentally stepped on the cat. She let out a yowl and I planted the right side of my face along with my right hand and foot against the wall. I don’t know who yelped the loudest! I look like I have a black eye in the middle of my face. What a way to start the new year and that was not planned at all! Good thing I am left handed.

Okay, your turn.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2024

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Scary, isn’t it!

 Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.


Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate. Here are some fun and easy stocking stuffer ideas and maybe a quilt pattern too!

For those who are still trying to finish before Christmas or you forgot Dear Auntie, here are some quick projects.

From Riley Blake Designs, how about Easy Christmas Pillow Covers.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPcYQ1m_gAk&t=618s

Or from Fat Quarter Shop, easy Charming Christmas Quilts, shortcut Quilts.

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89VTLm65NPQ&t=13s

And from Darlene Michaud, Wonky Stack and Whack Christmas Tree Patterns tutorial.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXjTUPTC7xA

That’s all for today.  I am taking a vacation next week and I will see you before New Years!

Merry Christmas!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Running a little late today, had a guild meeting this morning!

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Scary, isn’t it!

 Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.


Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate. Here are some fun and easy stocking stuffer ideas and maybe a quilt pattern too!

Our first one is from Missouri Star Quilts showing how to make A Snowball Wall Hanging.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF7GY4GCQpc&list=PLJ8JuaCfrlHDI_gFoSidygENaRBJwrjuH

From Riley Blake Designs, Easy Christmas Pillows.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPcYQ1m_gAk&t=506s

From Fabric Cafe, 5 DYI Christmas Projects.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT2_NbFha-A

That’s all for today.  I will see you next Thursday with more goodies!

Merry Christmas!

Working in the background

Just a note. I am doing my annual redo of my blog today but you can still access all of my posts. I will be working in the background and if you see things change, no worries, it’s just me in the background. Go ahead and browse.