Did you get a sewing machine for Christmas? Are you wondering, “Now what?” Well you’ve come to the right place. Let me help you get started. Did you Get a Sewing Machine for Christmas? Now What? Let’s start with the elephant in the room, do you think the machine that was chosen for you will […]
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Did you know that using a rotary cutter is the fastest and most efficient way to cut fabric? Let me help you determine which tools to buy and show you the best way to use them. How to Elevate Your Fabric Cutting Skills with a Rotary Cutter Rotary cutters are as sharp as a kitchen
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If you want to get started quilting, let me help you with my top tips on how to choose your first quilt project. When you learn to quilt there are lots of things to learn. Please don’t make it harder on yourself by choosing a first project that is too advanced and/or complicated. I’m not
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On December 5, both the 2025 PANTONE and KONA Colours of the Year were announced and I’m loving them both. Let’s talk about Mocha Mouse and Nocturne. 2025 Colours of the Year: Nocturne and Mocha Mousse PANTONE Colour of the Year – Mocha Mousse I have seen very mixed reviews of this pretty brown shade.
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It’s December and all the December Holidays are coming fast. Are you being asked by your peeps what you want this year? Let me help you with the Top 5 Must Have Tools for Every Quilter. In this article I am going beyond rotary cutters, self-healing mats and cutting rulers. Let’s go. The Top 5
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Let me start by saying, I have not explored every possible store you can purchase quilting fabric from in Canada. I will be sharing the stores I have personally shopped with. Being based near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has not stopped me from purchasing from shops in other provinces. Let’s get started. The Best Places to
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There are a few reasons why you might want to consider upgrading your sewing machine. The first is you have outgrown your beginner machine. The second is you want to expand your skills and you need a better machine to achieve that. Congratulations! Let me help you choose the right machine for you. Things to
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As a new quilter there are terms that you hear a lot and many can be confusing. For instance, what is a scant quarter inch seam versus a quarter inch seam? Personally, I do not recommend patterns that require a scant quarter inch seam to beginners. Let me show you why. What is a Scant
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It’s November first and the end of 2024 is fast approaching. However, before we end the year, we get to all of the Festive Holidays in the month of December. I am not being politically correct by calling them Holidays because there is more than Christmas to celebrate in December. Check out my article where
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Congratulations, you made the choice to start quilting. That’s awesome. Now you’re confused about what you need to get started. Besides a sewing machine, there isn’t much you truly need. When it comes to cutting rulers, you only need two. Let’s review them. Two Rulers you Need to Start Quilting 6” x 24” Long Ruler
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