Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial

This is a super simple explanation of FPP. . . just in case you haven’t ever done it before. I apologize for the brightness of the light on my sewing machine, I love it- but it isn’t so great for filming. I am also new to video tutorials, so be gentle! Here is a linkContinue reading “Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial”

Free Patriotic Wallhanging Pattern

Every summer I decorate my home in the colors of Old Glory. I have always been a patriotic person but that feeling is heightened these days as I have two sons and a bonus son serving full time active duty in the military. Of course they are all in different branches, which makes conversations livelyContinue reading “Free Patriotic Wallhanging Pattern”

Straight Up Shamrock Block

I am home from my quilting cruise and I have SO much to tell, but today I want to share a FREE pattern for St. Patrick’s Day! With a last name like “Collins” and two Irish Water Spaniels in the house, we love this holiday. I wanted to figure out if I could make aContinue reading “Straight Up Shamrock Block”

Half Square Triangles

Half Square Triangle. It’s a simple block, only. . . not. Even though there are only two pieces of fabric sewn together to make the block, they can be a little tricky because of one thing. Bias. “What is bias?” you ask. It is anytime that fabric is cut in a diagonal direction. There isContinue reading “Half Square Triangles”