There are many vague things in quilt patterns and pressing and trimming are two primary “offenders” in the world of generally vague and useless instructions. Keep reading for my favorite tips to keep these simple steps stress free.

When people think of quilting, they think of pretty patchwork, but what is hidden from view is the precise quarter inch seam behind every masterpiece of patchwork. Learn what that means, why it matters, and how to sew one in today’s post.

As much as the rotary cutter improved cutting for quilters, the Stripology rulers take fast, accurate cutting to a whole new level. Today, we’ll talk about how the Stripology XL ruler works, its pros and cons, and a few patterns that are perfect ways to practice using this amazing tool.

Once you finish cutting all your yardage into squares, rectangles, triangles, etc, it’s finally time to sit down and piece your quilt top! However, without good project organization, it will quickly become difficult to keep track of which fabric correlates to which color in the pattern, which piece is which, etc. Let’s talk about how a bit of labeling and a good ol’ project tray can save the day.

Lanterns of Hope is a modern traditional deconstructed log cabin quilt set on point. It has very large setting triangles, and much smaller block centers, as well as a whopping eight colors. Let’s use the key principles of value, color, and scale to discuss ways to choose colors and fabrics to make your Lanterns of Hope quilt.