October 16, 2025

When you’re just getting started, knowing which patterns and techniques are beginner-friendly is not always easy.Trust me, when Andrea and I got started, it felt overwhelming. Luckily, we had some great people in our lives who were able to help us figure out the ropes on beginner-friendly quilt projects and helped us develop a love

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October 3, 2025

Let’s talk about the one thing no one wants to deal with mid-project or mid-retreat: a cranky sewing machine.We’ve all been there: you’re in the zone, fabric flying, tea steaming, and suddenly your machine lets out a noise that sounds like it’s dying a slow, dramatic death. Tension’s off. Bobbin’s jamming. Your stitch line is

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September 18, 2025

A guide for quilters who want to have the best time at their next quilting retreatWhether it’s your first retreat or your tenth, there are some must-haves you don’t want to forget. So you’re going on a quilting retreat? Fabulous. When you think of must-have’s you’re probably thinking: Machine—check Fabric—check Good intentions—double checkThose are more

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August 28, 2025

Quilting is more fun with friends. But did you know that there are more ways to quilt with friends than simply going to a retreat? (But you should definitely still go to a retreat because they’re amazing… What about our Bar Harbor retreat?)Introducing… Group quilts.It’s always good to mix things up… Heaven forbid the hobby

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August 7, 2025

What’s the number one reason that beginner quilters often give up before they start? That moment where they’re standing in front of a wall of gorgeous fabric and having no clue where to even begin putting fabrics together. Cue… Focus fabric.When it comes to choosing fabric for your quilting project, new quilters often get stuck

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July 31, 2025

So, you have a quilting retreat coming up. In our experience, there are a few things that most people tend to forget. Don’t let this be you.There’s nothing quite like the buzz of getting ready for a quilting retreat. You’re thinking about fabric choices, what projects you’ll bring, and catching up with friends who love

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