NOVEMBER 24, 2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

I have some early Christmas presents for you!  Our first one is from A Quilting Life and she has several Favorite Christmas Quilts and More for you to choose from.

1.  (79) Favorite Christmas Quilts and More! – YouTube

And from Jordan Fabrics, Christmas in July, Ponderosa Pines Full Quilt Tutorial.

2.  (79) Christmas in July!? Ponderosa Pines Quilt Full tutorial – YouTube

And from Missouri Star Quilts, The Present Quilt, Easy Quilting with Charm Packs or Layer Cakes.

3.  (79) Christmas in July!? Ponderosa Pines Quilt Full tutorial – YouTube

Merry Christmas and I will see you again next week!

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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, easy and fast holiday ideas for gifts or just for decoration.

From the Sewing Channel, she has several Christmas quilt ideas including panels.

1.  (78) Christmas Quilt Ideas | The Sewing Room Channel – YouTube

And from Lisa Capen Quilts, how about mug rugs as gifts?

2.  (78) Christmas Mug Rugs Featuring Faux Piecing – Raw Edge Applique For Fun & FAST Projects – YouTube

And from Riley Blake Designs, Easy Christmas Pillow Covers,

3.  (78) Easy Christmas Pillow Covers – YouTube

Happy Holidays!

I will be posting on Tuesday next week so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving.  See you soon!

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is so close!  Here are some fun Fall projects for you.

Wouldn’t this fun and pretty table runner be perfect for your holiday table this year?  This is from Shabby Fabrics and shows to make a Maple Leaf table runner.

1.  (73) How to Make a Maple Leaf Quilt Block | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial – YouTube

Or if you are really ambitious, here are 7 Fall Quilts from Fabric Cafe.

2.  (73) 7 Fabulous Fall Quilts! – YouTube

And from Missouri Star Quilts, a Half Hexie Braid Placemats. Aren’t those fun!

3.  (73) Misty demonstrates how to create Half Hexi Braid Place Mats just in time for the Holiday Season! – YouTube

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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

The air is fresh and crisp, and the holidays are coming up fast.  Today, we will look at a few Thanksgiving ideas. So let’s gobble up these ideas!

Our first one is a turkey quilt from Jenny Doan.  A Turkey Trot pattern. 

1.  (71) Make a “Turkey Trot” Thanksgiving Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial) – YouTube

Or from Missouri Star Quilts. a Turkey Wall Hanging.

2.  (71) Make a Thankful Wall Hanging with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star – YouTube

Or from the Whimsical Workshop, a block tutorial called We Are Family.

3.  (71) Free Thanksgiving Quilt Block Tutorial | We are Family | Block Mania Blog Hop – YouTube

That’s it for today.  I will see you again next week.

Gobble, gobble. Oops.  Thank you!

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

Let’s continue with a few more spooky ideas that are sure to please everyone!

This is from April’s Craft Room on A Disappearing 4-Patch Halloween Quilt!

1.  (66) Use Disappearing 4 Patch Block for a Scrappy Halloween Quilt – YouTube

And for our trick or treaters, a Halloween Treat bag from Dee’s Crafting Corner.

2.  (66) How to Sew a Trick or Treat Bag in Less than an Hour- Fabric Measurements in Description Box – YouTube

And again from April’s Craft Room, ideas on how to use a Halloween Panel.

3.  (66) Unlocking the Magic: Halloween Panel Quilt Ideas – YouTube

That’s it for today.  Happy Trick or Treating!

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

We are going to continue with our happy haunting with some fun ideas for kids and adults!

Our first one is How To Free Motion Skulls and is a short one.  What a fun way to embellish!

1.  (63) How to Free-motion Quilt Skulls – YouTube

Or how would you like to make some quick Pumpkin Blocks

2.  (63) Scrappy Nine Patch Pumpkin #shorts – YouTube

And our Final One!  Hocus Pocus!

3.  (63) Hocus Pocus Quilt by The Pattern Basket Quilt Along Using Northcott Fabric | A quilt for Halloween – YouTube

That’s all for today!  Thank you!

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

How about some quick tricks and treats for Halloween?

From Jordan Fabrics how about a Spooky Bats in a Box?

1. (58) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Spooky Bats Quilt in a Box 🙂 – YouTube

Here is a short tutorial on Bats!

2. (58) #Shorts DIY Bat Quilt Block for Halloween – YouTube

And another one from Jordan Fabrics that will keep you SPELLBOUND.

3. (58) START EARLY ON HOLIDAY PROJECTS! Make “Spellbound” Halloween Patchwork Appliques With Me! – YouTube

That’s all for today. See you next week.

Thank you.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

Today is just a bag of mixed ideas.

Let’s start with A Half Log Cabin tutorial by Stitchin’ Heaven

1.  (47) Half Log Cabin Quilt Tutorial – Free Pattern – YouTube

Or How to Make A Waterfall Bargello Quilt by Leah Day or rather how to quilt it.

2.  (47) How to Make a Waterfall Bargello Quilt – Begininer Quilt Workshop with Leah Day – YouTube

And for our finale, from Fons and Porter, How to Make a Cool Water Quilt.

3.  (47) How to Make the Cool Water Quilt – YouTube

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

Don’t forget to click on the link above to view the videos. Thank you.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

Today is just a mix of fun stuff.  We are going to start with 9 Ways to Embellish Your Quilts by Aunt Em’s Quilts:

1.  (41) 9 Ways to Embellish Your Quilts – YouTube

Our second one is Top 3 Quilt Blocks to Make from Jelly Rolls from True Blue Quilts:

2.  (41) Top 3 Quilt Blocks to Make from Strip Sets – YouTube

Short on fabric?  Oh NO!  What to do When You Don’t Have Enough by Karen Brown:

3.  (41)   SHORT ON FABRIC?!?- WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH – YouTube

That’s all for today!  See you next week!  Thank you for dropping by!

Remember to click the link above to view the videos.

September 15, 2023

Yes. I am a day late, my apologies!  It has been a very busy week here.

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? 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.

Today we are going to look at some helpful hints on how to use our quilting rulers and templates.

We are going to start with Karen Brown’s My Top 10 Favorite Quilting Tools.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSdwHtTBXqE&t=13s

And from tiny Orchard Quilts, Quilting With Rulers on a DSM.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOIM5fnAEgU

And from Hayes Sewing Machine Co, Learn Basics of Ruler Work on DSM.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIiCBFec6Ww

And that’s all for today.  See you next week.  Thank you.

Remember to click the links above to view the videos.