This week I was going through a closet in my basement and found a couple of long lost quilts that I hadn't thought about for years. Both of them are over 20 years old and have sentimental ties to the 4th of July. With the commemoration of America's 250th year, I thought it would be […]

Time for my monthly accountability post sharing what I've been working on this month. If I'm totally honest, the answer is 'not much'. I think I've only used my sewing machine once in the past month to sew the binding on my Fly the Flag quilt finish. More on what's been keeping me away below. […]

This week we wrapped up the Fly the Flag Quilt Along designed to make a flag quilt for the America 250th anniversary commemoration. I was so glad to have this challenge to motivate myself to make and finish a commemorative quilt this year. I've been wanting to make myself a new version of the Fly […]

It's that time again. Every month I write an accountability report of what sewing projects I'm working on in my sewing room. There are always lots of projects in progress. Some are short-term deadlines, some are year's-old-Works In Progress (WIP's). This month's projects include summer-inspired Americana, a couple of blocks of the month, a new […]

Last week I attended the latest trade show for the quilting and sewing industry: H+H America's Spring Show. More details on that in a minute. While I was there I started reflecting back on what I've learned over the past 20 years of working in the quilting industry. These are some pretty broad lessons - […]

Wondering whether to choose cotton or bamboo batting for your next quilt? Here’s a look at Missouri Star Nature’s Best 100% Cotton Batting and 100% Bamboo Batting, including how they compare in softness, drape, weight, and finished feel.

Chaos. That's what's on my Sewing Table this month! If you're new here, each month I do a report of what projects I'm currently working on. This is where I pull back the curtain from the curated "perfection" when I share finished projects and give a look at the real creative process. It's almost the […]

I've been making quilts inspired by American folk art, the US Flag and other Americana-inspired motifs since 2001. And I love that a red, white, and blue color palette never goes out of style. Quilting has a long tradition of commemorating special occasions or historical events with handmade keepsakes. As we approach America's 250th anniversary […]

This week I’m the featured designer for Sewcialites 3, and my free block pattern is officially live! Come grab the link, see the blocks I’ve made so far, and take a peek at the fabrics I’m using for my quilt-along version.

It's time for my monthly accountability post where I share the latest projects on my sewing table. This month I'm focusing on catching up on my Riley Blake and Fat Quarter Shop quilt-alongs, making progress on a few personal projects, and working through a whole lot of quilt binding. I continue to feel really motivated […]

If you've been following along here for a while, you know that when I travel I always seek out local sewing, fiber, and quilting traditions. (For previous examples, see my recaps of visits over the years to Paris, Mexico City, and the Isle of Man.) Amsterdam has been on my bucket list forever and last […]

Time for my monthly accountability post where I share the latest projects that I'm working on - as in what's new on my sewing table. And this year I've added a couple more points of accountability including what I'm purging or repurposing and my fabric purchases of the month. I've also thoroughly enjoyed having lots […]

Fat Quarter Shop's Sewcialites Sew Along is back for a third round, and it's all about simple, classic blocks, community, and an easy, satisfying rhythm of sewing something small each week that adds up to an amazing finished quilt. This is one of those sew-alongs that's easy to jump into (even if you're busy), because […]

This week we wrapped up the 2026 Scandi Hearts Quilt along and I finished my own latest quilt that I made with this pattern. This quilt was especially made to be finished in time for Valentine's Day ❤️ so I went with a very traditional Valentine's Red, Pink, and White palette - including the perfect […]

It's time for an new year of What's on My Sewing Table. I write these posts monthly to share what I'm working on and as a self-accountability post and transparency about my creative process. Also as proof that that nothing around here is done over night (as in, I'm not superhuman.) I decided to add […]

It's that time of year! For the 6th year in a row, Riley Blake Designs is hosting their annual free Quilt Block Challenge. You can read all about the introduction to this year's challenge here. I'm excited to sew along this year with my Mary Catherine fabric collection. See below for links to past years' […]

A new year for me usually (but not always) puts me in the mood to clean out and get organized. The goal isn't a picture-perfect space - it's a room that makes it easy to sit down and sew without having to clear a path first. In this post, I'll walk you through some of […]

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Scandi Hearts Quilt A Long. I'm so excited you're joining me. Bookmark this post - this is the homepage where I share the introductory videos to strip-piecing techniques that we will use throughout the quilt along. This is also the post I will update with links to each week's assignments! […]

I can't believe it's that time of year again: the time for Top 10 lists and looking back at what resonated most in the past year. I love reading end-of-year recaps - as well as writing them. It's always interesting to look back at what was accomplished over the past year as well as looking […]

One of the highlights of our 2025 was the opportunity to visit Norway in July. I loved it for so many reasons including connecting with my Norwegian roots, seeing dear friends and staying in their home, and connecting with the unreal beautiful natural surroundings. Our pace wasn't frenetic and I came away healed and whole […]

I'm so excited to share my new Scandi Hearts quilt pattern! This pattern has been in a works for little while and I'm SO happy to finally have it polished and ready to share! After our trip to Norway this past summer I came home inspired by all things Scandinavian. The Scandi Hearts quilt pattern […]

Happy December! Holy smokes - how did it get to be December again already?! Here's a look at some of the latest project I've been working on. Some Christmas sewing, mainly projects from years past that I've been working on for Decembers over the past few years. Is this the year some of those projects […]

As a quilter and a mom who has spent a lot of time in gyms and on bleachers, I'm always delighted when the worlds of sports and sewing collide in a fun, clever way. When Jessica from Jessica Steele Design sent over this quilted basketball hoop project, I knew it would be a hit with […]

If you love the mix of cozy quilts and good food (and I think many of us are not alone in these two loves), Jen Kingwell's newest book Gathered: Quilt Recipes 2 feels like the happiest kind of sequel. It's like being invited back to a favorite friend's kitchen table for "seconds" - not just […]

This past summer I stumbled onto what might be my greatest vintage quilt find ever: an antique Lone Star quilt that completely took my breath away. This incredible masterpiece is made of more than 2,500 tiny, hand-pieced diamonds - can you even imagine the time and love that went into it? As I began researching […]