Reader WHAT'S UP?!?!? I have so much to tell you about that I am not going to bore you with anything. New On The Blog Long Arm Quilting Machines are something most quilters dream about. I did the research so you don't have to do as much. I still suggest going deeper on the ones that pique your curiosity. I redid my article on Aurifil thread. It now includes all of their thread sizes, uses, and needle suggestions. It also has a cost breakdown against the most popular 100% cotton threads on the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
What’s up buttercup? I’m enjoying the sunshine being around longer! The other day a friend shared a photo of a quilt that they had purchased the pattern of based on the photo. When my friend started looking at the photo it was easy to see it was an AI photo and not the actual quilt. While I use software when I’m designing patterns and may even use digital illustrations when teaching a method or a block rest assured if you see something of mine, it was sewn by either myself or by Paul. On The...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Spring time brings garage sales, estate sales, and sewing machines on the curb. I have very that I want to add to my herd but I'll be looking for them. Are you hoping to find a new to you machine this spring? On The Blog I've been doing a lot of posts on newer sewing machines lately. We want to be a full-service website. We have been covering types of machines, machines based on type of sewing, machines for quilting, and long arm quilting machines. With all the new blog posts...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve had one of those moments where I thought I was using my mind. I’ve been looking at bedroom designs for inspiration for new quilt patterns. I was on the HGTV website looking through photos and I swear I saw a pillow that I really liked. The pillow was modern, bold, and I’m sure it would make a great quilt. The problem? I can’t find the photo!!! I’m starting to think that I imagined that pillow. Do you ever have those days? On The Blog Speaking of being inspired if you need a...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader I hope 2022 is off to a good start for you! I wanted to get you caught up on what is going on here in The Quilting Room. Just a reminder I don't send emails out unless I have something to new to say. A lot of what has been going on with the blog has been updating old posts to make them better for everyone. I just finished taking a class on how to make Google happy with my posts so they will show them to new people when they search for something I write about. There is a lot going...
almost 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! If you celebrate Thanksgiving I hope it was a good one. It was just Paul and I again this year but we had a wonderful feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and roasted carrots. I forgot the cranberry sauce and dessert but there's really no room left in our tummies for either. Now, I'm ready to do some shopping! I know it's kind of a pain to find all the deals that are out there so I thought I would share deals with you from companies that I work with. I did my best to...
almost 3 years ago • 1 min read
Week 2 of our seaside adventure has kicked off and it is another great week. You'll want to head over to the blog so you can grab the patterns. Let's take a look at the rows. Aren't they great? You can head over to the blog to find the patterns. I also wanted to let you know that there will be a showcase week the first week of November where you will be given a chance to share the projects you've made from the row along. All of us pattern designers are looking forward to seeing what you make...
about 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader I wanted my next email to you to be all about my new website but the redesign is taking a little longer than I expected. This is why I hired a pro to do it instead of pulling my hair out and having a breakdown too. As soon as it is ready I will let you know. In the meantime I have to keep plugging along. I have taken on a new project for the blog and all of you. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Seams to Be Sew annual row alongs but sadly Marian passed away earlier...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read