Find Zen in your Sewing Room with Stillwater Fabrics
melissaboike on 12/17/2025

Find Zen in your Sewing Room with Stillwater Fabrics

Hello Sewing Friends, There is nothing more impactful to the soul than being out in nature. The smells, the sounds, and the instant state of calm that over takes your body. Breathtaking views that you wish you can capture and hold onto in your heart forever. So many of us are inspired by nature’s am

Patchwork Kitchen Towel Trio
melissaboike on 12/16/2025

Patchwork Kitchen Towel Trio

As a Mom I spend a giant portion of my day in the kitchen whether I like it or not. Dishes, cooking, the endless snacks my 4 year old asks for, our kitchens as Moms ends up being a place we spend a lot of time. Which is how I got inspired to make the Patchwork Kitchen Towel Trio! Three Kitchen towel

2025 Quiltmas Spectacular
erinnichole687c60c58c on 12/15/2025

2025 Quiltmas Spectacular

To borrow a line from Buddy the Elf “We Quiltmas elves like to stick to the four main quilting supplies: fabric, fabric stores, fabric pre-cuts, and thread.” I hope you’re ready for all the holly, jolly fabric fun because it’s time to share all of the blocks from the 2025 Quiltmas Spectacular and an

Create Cozy Nostalgia Vibes with Fairview Avenue By Bari J
melissaboike on 12/05/2025

Create Cozy Nostalgia Vibes with Fairview Avenue By Bari J

There is no place like home! As young kids we can’t wait to get older. To be able to have more independence, make our own decisions, explore and experience new things and the world around us. As it is, childhood is fleeting and it isn’t until we are adults with our own families that we realize how s

Easy 10″ Precut Friendly Quilt Tutorial
melissaboike on 12/05/2025

Easy 10″ Precut Friendly Quilt Tutorial

Beginner quilters, last min holiday makers, I got a special quilt tutorial to celebrate you and your loved ones! Want to give the magic of receiving a quilt for the holidays but don’t want to break the bank or is your time being spread too thin? My new favorite way to design my quilting projects is

Brand New Cur8tor Fabric Collections for every Sewist Unique Style!
melissaboike on 11/17/2025

Brand New Cur8tor Fabric Collections for every Sewist Unique Style!

Hello Makers, As sewists and quilters we love to venture out and play with fabrics of all color and style but ultimately after sewing for a while we all find our go to colors and prints that we gravitate to. Which is why I love AGF has created the Cur8tor Collections, mini fabric collections consist

‘Illuminating Star’ – Fat Quarter Friendly Tablerunner Tutorial
melissaboike on 11/17/2025

‘Illuminating Star’ – Fat Quarter Friendly Tablerunner Tutorial

Even though the weather begins to drop here in the Midwest and the holiday season is fast approaching I am already dreaming of Easter dresses, budding flowers and my plans for my garden this Spring, all because I have been sewing with the latest Cur8tor collection called Gardenista! For me every AGF

‘Shine Brighter’ FREE Strip Roll Friendly Pillow Pattern
melissaboike on 11/17/2025

‘Shine Brighter’ FREE Strip Roll Friendly Pillow Pattern

Color is such a magical thing! The lack of color can bring emotions of seriousness, sadness and emptiness. An abundance of color can bring feelings of pure joy, excitement and beauty. There is a time and place to add and take away color depending on what you want to achieve in your quilting/sewing c

Take your quilting to new heights with Barcelona Fabrics
melissaboike on 11/03/2025

Take your quilting to new heights with Barcelona Fabrics

How many of you have had the opportunity to travel outside of their home country? Traveling to new places you are able to see and experience different styles of architecture, art, ways of living, food, music, nature and so much more. It’s a phenomenal way to grow as a creative and incorporate new pe

Easy Strip Roll Friendly Placemat Tutorial
melissaboike on 10/30/2025

Easy Strip Roll Friendly Placemat Tutorial

Whether I am hosting a holiday event with family and friends or just dining for one, my table is always set with decorative and functional placemats, a tablerunner and napkins to match. Don’t wait until a big gathering to break out the festive hand made things. With the holidays approaching we are s