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Lindsay Conner

Lindsay is a modern quilter, writer, and editor. Read More

Meredith Daniel

Meredith is a blogger at Olivia Jane Handcrafted. Read More

Sally Gauntlett

Sally is a passionate dressmaker, home sewist, and loves to teach others. Read More

Shankari Paradee

Shankari is an award-winning quilt designer and creator of Sewl Sister. Read Mo re

Amy Simmonds

Amy is an adept bag maker, a passionate quilt maker, a happy décor maker, a hesitant Halloween costume maker and above all, an evolving maker. Read More

Heidi Pridemore

Heidi is the owner of The Whimsical Workshop, a book writer, and loves to create projects that inspire creativity and make people smile. Read more

Elaina Sabado

Elaina loves pretty much anything sewing and quilting related. When she can, she also enjoys drawing, painting and cross stitching again. Read more

Previous Posts

Quilted Garden Blanket
April 22, 2022
Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Time Well Spent by Janet Rae Nesbitt Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett I absolutely love patchwork quilts; I love the nostalgic feel they can bring, and [click for more…]
Fabric Planter Bucket
February 10, 2023
Featured fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics A New Leaf by Jane Sassaman Pattern by: Lindsay Conner Sewn by: Lindsay Conner Are you a nut for houseplants? Then you’re going to love this beginner-friendly sewing [click for more…]
Warm Up with a Cup Cozy!
February 19, 2022
Featuring: FreeSpirit Fresh Picked by Sarah Campbell Pattern design by: There are as many patterns out there as you can throw a stick at; this is my own interpretation! Sewn by: Sarah E. [click for more…]
Flying Geese Picnic Quilt
June 3, 2022
Featured fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Log Tavern Road by William Reue Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner Sewn by: Lindsay Conner Summer is the perfect time to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a meal outdoors with [click for more…]
Inspirations of Stacy West Designer for Henry Glass Fabrics
March 31, 2023
Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised up North amongst the oaks and the apple trees in the state of Minnesota. I was fortunate to be raised surrounded by generations of my family. Growing up in the [click for more…]
Fabric Wall Hanging
October 21, 2022
Featuring: FreeSpirit Fabrics Here Kitty Kitty by Cori Dantini Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel Sewn by: Meredith Daniel Quilting cotton isn’t just for quilting. I find that a fun collection is perfect for [click for more…]
Inspirations of Lucca Sheppard Designer for The Blank Quilting Corp.
April 29, 2025
Tell us about yourself. I’m an artist and fabric designer with a deep passion for storytelling through pattern, texture, and color. My work blends traditional artistry with contemporary design, drawing [click for more…]
Trick Or Treat Totes – 3 Ways!
June 21, 2024
Featured Fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Mystic Moonlight by Club Hauer Pattern Design by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight) Sewn by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight [click for more…]
Quick & Easy Handmade Holiday Décor
December 9, 2022
By Lindsay Conner Who loves holiday sewing? We do! From tree skirts and Christmas stockings, to handmade ornaments and gift tags, there are so many ways to spruce up your home for the season. Enjoy these [click for more…]