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Hello Sewing Friends, 

Bring on the flowers! Last collection release I sewed up the Ditsy Daisy Block with Midsummer Fabrics and I can’t get flowers out of my brain! So here comes another flower quilt block to add to your quilting resume! The “Tulips Fields” block measures 12 1/2"  x 13"  but surely packs a punch with the linear floral design of tulips lined up in a row just like a tulip field. This block pairs back with the Modernista Fabrics I used so incredibly well. The geometric designs and bold vibrant colors shine in this graphic tulip ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

I have been sewing with AGF’s 2.5 Edition Binding Fabrics lately and each time it feels like magic and I have barely scratched the surface on how you can use them, not just in binding quilts but in so many other ways. One of my favorite ways yet was sewing up an apron with Midsummer fabrics. Make sure to check it out here: Midsummer Apron. One of my new favorite ways to create with AGF’s 2.5 Fabrics is to make straps. Today we will be learning to make 3 different straps. I chose ...

A while back I asked about “bonus half square triangles,” those pieces that can result from stitch-flip-trim patterns. Many said that they had a lot of them. Many said they weren’t sure how to use them.

I have been thinking about that, and found a number of uses for them. You will see some in upcoming posts.

But I also wanted to create a block that would use them specifically. The block can be created using (at least) three sizes of half square triangles: 2-1/2″, 2″, 1-1/2″. And you can make anything from a mini quilt, to ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

We are in the thick of summer and going on morning and evening walks are one of my favorite things to do. As I walk I love smelling the sweet aroma of flowers in peoples yards and stopping to admire the colors and shapes and sizes. So it's easy to say I have flowers on the brain which is why this blog post is about sewing up the cutest flower block called Ditsy Daisy! I used Sharon Holland’s newest collection, Midsummer which was the perfect choice of fabrics. Midsummer is filled with different types of ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

I am so excited to share this Apron tutorial with you using AGF’s Midsummer fabrics by Sharon Holland! The star of the show is the 2.5 Edition binding fabric offered in Midsummer! Using it for my neck ties, pockets, ruffle, and waistband embellishment, it shows how versatile our binding fabric is and how it can also be used in so many different ways other than binding quilts. 

Aprons have been around for thousands of years, with evidence suggesting their use as far back as 1600 BCE. Many people still use this practice today such as ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

I love the days when sewing projects come out seamless and effortlessly! Definitely makes up for the not so graceful days in the sewing room, like sewing injuries, cutting pieces wrong, sewing the wrong pieces together, etc. Unpleasant sewing days we all can relate to but we all keep coming back each day because of our passion for fabrics and creating! So when we find a fun sewing hack or method our hearts skip a beat with excitement! Which is why I want to talk a little bit about AGF’s 2.5 Binding Fabric and how ...

Hello Sewing Friends,

This year,  let's do things right! The holidays bring so much joy but can also bring extra stress and chaos. So you can truly enjoy the moment and be present to make all those priceless memories. I have found the perfect way to add a bit of homemade into your gift giving with this simple Fabric Stocking Gift Card Holder Tutorial using Adventale Fabrics by Katarina Roccella. 

Save yourself the gift bags and wrapping paper and go smaller in size but not in heart. Skip the department store trips and buy someone something that will just ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Decorating our homes for the holiday season inside and out is a big to do each year, but adds to the magic that this season brings. As quilters, making handmade decor to add to our homes makes it even more special because we can revisit are makes each year, passing them down to generations to come to enjoy and cherish. Join me in making a Holiday Door Banner using the “Merry Everything” panel from Adventale fabrics. 

The  "Merry Everything” panel is filled with a ton of different size square and rectangle holiday graphics that can be used ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

I am so excited to announce 12 NEW Pure Solids to our always growing list of solid fabrics and bundles. Let’s all pause for a moment as we welcome “Ethereal Edition” to our sewing tables! This soft, pastel color palette has got me in a dream-like state! Honestly these fabrics look good enough to eat but I promise they sew better than they taste! 

Colors play a major role in quilting and finding the right colors to match back with all of the prints used in your quilting projects will decide how the overall design will ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Nothing is more satisfying for us quilters and sewists than to accomplish a project from start to finish in just one day or sewing session! They are the best projects to do when you're in a sewing rut, in between larger projects or just for a double dose of dopamine! I got the perfect project to add to your sewing list, the Quick and Easy table runner using the “Kercheif Forklore” panel from Anthology by Bari J. You can complete everything from pulling fabrics, cutting, sewing to finished project in the shortest amount of time yet ...

Quilt As You Go (QAYG) is a fantastic quilting technique that lets you piece and quilt at the same time, making it ideal for those who find handling large quilts on a domestic machine overwhelming. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to refine your skills, these tips will help you master the QAYG method for fun and stress-free projects!

Basically, instead of assembling an entire quilt, then quilting the entire thing, for QAYG you quilt smaller sections of the project, and THEN sew it together. It’s SO much easier to quilt a single block than ...

Hello Makers, 

Boho, florals, vibrant colors, maximalist, are just a few words that come to mind when sewing with Bari J’s fabric collection over the years. I started working for AGF back when Bari J’s, Emmy Grace collection came out. It was the first photoshoot I modeled for and it is what made me become the Bari J fan I am today! This past weekend I had the opportunity to sit down with her new collection called Anthology and I was so blown away by the striking, gorgeous designs and the way she put this collection together. With ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Raise your hand if you enjoy the binding process of a quilt or sewing project? That's so great if your hand is up but I know for me and many others the binding process can get a bit stressful, tricky, and never come out the way you hoped. For years after I started quilting I was terrified of the binding stage and never actually finished a quilting project. Making quilt tops was my jam, starting a new one before finishing the first one and a lot of times working on 4 quilts at a time. What ...

Hello Markers, 

It is warming up here in Minnesota and that means more time spent in my garden and walking around the lake! So it's time to prepare for those sunny, warm weather days ahead! The most fashionable way to protect yourself from the sun rays is by making the Sunny Brim Bucket Hat! This easy to follow PDF pattern and youtube video was an excellent resource for me to use to create my first EVER hat using the retro motifs in Tangerine Fabrics by AGF Studio. 

Oh, before we go any further, this hat is reversible so you ...

The time has come!!!!

Say hello to beach days and fancy refreshing drinks while lounging in your backyard!  Tangerine Fabrics by AGF Studio is here and it’s sending us a cool retro Summer, filled with charming florals and playful designs. This collection reminds me of my days living in South Florida and my weekend getaways to Key West. Popping on my me made Summer dresses and my sunnies and riding on mopeds all day weaving in out of the endearing streets of this island's rich history. I am so excited to start sewing up some of the ...

Hi Quilters,

Welcome to Week 3 of the Summer Jubilee Sew Along!

By now, you have made your Starburst blocks, and now we are ready to dive into the Rosette Blocks!

Chain piecing will be your friend this week as we make all the little units that will become the Rosette blocks.

These blocks may feel complicated, but they consist of blocks you are probably already really familiar with:  half square triangles (HSTs) and Flying Geese (FGs).

The HSTs are made 8 at a time, and the FGs are made 4 at a time so you can create the units ...

Hi Quilters,

Welcome to Week 2 of the Summer Jubilee Sew Along!

If you are just joining or haven't chosen fabrics yet, kits are still available HERE.  Grab one while they last!

This week we are cutting our fabrics and will begin assembling the units to make our Starburst blocks.

I love to start with a fresh blade and usually begin with cutting the background first since this usually has the most cuts (and honestly, it keeps me motivated to keep cutting since the prints are the most fun to cut, right?

There are fabric labels provided for you ...

It wouldn’t be a new quilting studio without a new cutting table, right? In my old space I propped up a table with some PVC pipe to get it to the right height, but I wanted a table on casters with storage underneath—so enter the IKEA Kallax cutting table hack!

I used two 8-cube Kallax units, which I bolted to a sheet of plywood. I added casters (plus feet, to give some additional height since I am 5’10”), and the tabletop from my old cutting table on top, which was just barely big enough. I would ideally ...