Field Notes

The Midnight Quilter Movie List

The Midnight Quilter Movie List

Queue up a cozy favorite, a slightly spooky October pick, or a nostalgic movie you already know by heart. This movie list was made for an evening at the sewing...

The Midnight Quilter Movie List

Queue up a cozy favorite, a slightly spooky October pick, or a nostalgic movie you already know by heart. This movie list was made for an evening at the sewing...

How to Stitch and Flip Corners (Step by Step)

How to Stitch and Flip Corners (Step by Step)

Stitch and flip corners turn a plain square into an angled corner with one seam, one trim, and one press, no templates required. This tutorial walks through the whole process,...

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How to Stitch and Flip Corners (Step by Step)

Stitch and flip corners turn a plain square into an angled corner with one seam, one trim, and one press, no templates required. This tutorial walks through the whole process,...

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How to Nest Seams (Step by Step)

How to Nest Seams (Step by Step)

Nesting seams is the difference between points that match up and points that make you sigh. It's a small technique that does a lot of heavy lifting, especially in a...

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How to Nest Seams (Step by Step)

Nesting seams is the difference between points that match up and points that make you sigh. It's a small technique that does a lot of heavy lifting, especially in a...

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How to Strip Piece (Step by Step)

How to Strip Piece (Step by Step)

Strip piecing feels like a shortcut and a skill at the same time. This tutorial walks through the whole process, plus the common errors that trip people up and how...

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How to Strip Piece (Step by Step)

Strip piecing feels like a shortcut and a skill at the same time. This tutorial walks through the whole process, plus the common errors that trip people up and how...

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Testing Your ¼" Seam Allowance Before You Start

Testing Your ¼" Seam Allowance Before You Start

So here's a thing I learned the hard way. A "scant ¼ inch" sounds like a small detail until your blocks come out a half inch off and you're squinting...

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Testing Your ¼" Seam Allowance Before You Start

So here's a thing I learned the hard way. A "scant ¼ inch" sounds like a small detail until your blocks come out a half inch off and you're squinting...

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Fresh Picked: A Fresh Name for My Very First Quilt Pattern

Fresh Picked: A Fresh Name for My Very First Qu...

Fresh Picked began as the very first quilt pattern I wrote back in 2022. Here’s the story behind its Palisade peach inspiration, its Modern Moon beginnings, and its fresh new...

Fresh Picked: A Fresh Name for My Very First Qu...

Fresh Picked began as the very first quilt pattern I wrote back in 2022. Here’s the story behind its Palisade peach inspiration, its Modern Moon beginnings, and its fresh new...