Removing Sharpie from a Sewing Machine

I've been very good this year. So as a Christmas gift to myself, I bought myself my dream serger. I love it but it has some writing in Sharpie that I wanted to remove. I tried all the things.

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Five Ways to Hang Quilts in Your Modern Home

A bold, modern quilt can speak volumes. Especially when it’s hung in a clean and modern way. Whether you've made it, inherited it or discovered it, display your favorite quilts like an expert while staying true to your style.

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Quilting Romance

I'll be spending some romantic one-on-one time with Her Highness, my pink Singer featherweight. While the oven preheats, she and I will be working on a love-themed quilt together. If you're in need of a quilt pattern to enjoy the holiday with, I've got your back.

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What Memory Quilts are Made Of

When we think of memory quilts, we often think of special fabric from clothing we used to wear, or photos of our favorite moments from the past. But for me, a lot of memories are tied to the cameras that took the photos.

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Come to Work With Me

Peek inside my studio to see a day in the life of a professional quilter.

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Why I Hold Loosely

We quilters and fiber lovers know fabric. But pause for a minute and look closely. What do you see?

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5 Tips for Making an Upcycled Quilt

If cutting fabrics apart and sewing them back together again (a quilter's specialty!) can give more life to some of these environmentally expensive fibers, I'm more than happy to do it. 

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I Made a Jacket from a Vintage Quilt

Last week, I finally enjoyed my five days of crafting and business classes. It was everything I had hoped it would be. To summarize, I met some people, learned some things, and left feeling empowered.

But my favorite thing I took away from the conference was a jacket.

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Quilts That Do Good

Sometimes our passions pull us in different directions, and we have to choose between quilting and the other things we care about. But sometimes we get lucky, and our passions come together.  These quilts have been made entirely from fibers rescued from the landfill. Upcycling existing fabrics reduces water usage, carbon emissions, and potentially even deforestation. And my boys and I are creating these together.

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Giving a Beloved Holiday a Refresh

Since the pandemic began, it seems we've all been rethinking our lives in one way or another. This is especially true this Christmas season.

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