Field Notes

How to Make a Quilted Tote Bag You’ll Actually Use

How to Make a Quilted Tote Bag You’ll Actually Use

There are some sewing projects that feel cute in theory, but then they end up living in a drawer because real life said, “Absolutely not.” A quilted tote bag is...

How to Make a Quilted Tote Bag You’ll Actually Use

There are some sewing projects that feel cute in theory, but then they end up living in a drawer because real life said, “Absolutely not.” A quilted tote bag is...

Foundation Paper Piecing: The Quilting Skill That Makes Tiny Details Feel Possible

Foundation Paper Piecing: The Quilting Skill Th...

Foundation paper piecing can look a little intimidating at first, but it’s one of the best techniques for getting crisp points, tiny details, and quilt blocks that feel almost impossible...

Foundation Paper Piecing: The Quilting Skill Th...

Foundation paper piecing can look a little intimidating at first, but it’s one of the best techniques for getting crisp points, tiny details, and quilt blocks that feel almost impossible...

Why You Should Take a Quilt on Your Next Hike

Why You Should Take a Quilt on Your Next Hike

Taking a quilt outside for photos does not have to mean climbing a mountain with a full-size bed quilt strapped to your back. Here’s a lighter, more approachable look at...

Why You Should Take a Quilt on Your Next Hike

Taking a quilt outside for photos does not have to mean climbing a mountain with a full-size bed quilt strapped to your back. Here’s a lighter, more approachable look at...

Curved Quilt Blocks Are Less Scary Than They Look

Curved Quilt Blocks Are Less Scary Than They Look

Curved quilt blocks have a dramatic reputation, but they’re not nearly as scary once you understand the basics. Here’s a beginner-friendly look at why curved piecing is worth trying, what...

Curved Quilt Blocks Are Less Scary Than They Look

Curved quilt blocks have a dramatic reputation, but they’re not nearly as scary once you understand the basics. Here’s a beginner-friendly look at why curved piecing is worth trying, what...

The Best IKEA Products for Quilting and Sewing Room Storage

The Best IKEA Products for Quilting and Sewing ...

IKEA is basically a choose-your-own-adventure for people who like storage. You go in for one bin, black out somewhere near the plant section, and leave with a cart full of...

The Best IKEA Products for Quilting and Sewing ...

IKEA is basically a choose-your-own-adventure for people who like storage. You go in for one bin, black out somewhere near the plant section, and leave with a cart full of...

How to Sew an Accurate 1/4" Seam Allowance for Quilting

How to Sew an Accurate 1/4" Seam Allowance for ...

If there is one tiny quilting detail that can cause big feelings, it’s the 1/4" seam allowance. It sounds so simple. Just sew a quarter inch from the edge of...

How to Sew an Accurate 1/4" Seam Allowance for ...

If there is one tiny quilting detail that can cause big feelings, it’s the 1/4" seam allowance. It sounds so simple. Just sew a quarter inch from the edge of...