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Make These Quick Sweet Drawstring Bags for Valentine’s Day

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025 by Krista

“Hey there! I’ve updated this post with some new tips and ideas to make it even better. If you’ve visited before, take a look at the fresh updates and let me know what you think! I came across an ad the other day in a craft magazine for these cute little muslin bags for Valentine’s … Read more

Improv Cardinal Mini Quilt Block

February 6, 2023 by Krista

I was part of a monthly bee, Sew Bee It, through my local quilt guild, St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild.If you are not familiar with a bee, basically it is a small group, usually up to 12 members. Each member gets assigned a month and during that month all the other members make a block … Read more

Pretty up your kitchen today with these fun, easy, and quick potholder tutorials!

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by Krista

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in making some things for the Mediterraneo fabric line by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. The fabrics were so gorgeous, I couldn’t wait to get started! Forgive me for the photo quality. I was trying to get everything sent off quickly but I’ll be updating these … Read more

You can Easily Make an Adorable Bookshelf Quilt Block with This Tutorial

September 15, 2025March 30, 2021 by Krista

These bookshelf blocks are so cute! They are also quick and easy to make. Here’s a tutorial to show you how to make some for yourself!

Use up your fabric scraps with these quick and easy coaster tutorials.

March 24, 2021 by Krista

A couple years ago, we had a coaster swap in my guild ( St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild ). It was a lot of fun and I ended up with gorgeous coasters by Linda Kocher that I love and use all the time.

Wow Your Friends and Family with these Beautiful Fall Leaf Pillows Made from your Fabric Scraps!

December 27, 2022September 9, 2020 by Krista

Last week was super busy. In addition to all the regular life stuff, my in-laws were downsizing and moving and we inherited some lovely things so there were some trips over, some clearing space and organizing, some movers, and a whole lot of tired. I’m happy to say, though, that my work area got upgraded … Read more

This Scrap Buster Applique Mum Quilt Block is as Easy to Make as it is Stunning!

December 27, 2022September 4, 2020 by Krista

This mum is such a fun block to make so I thought you might like to make it, too! And it’s a good way to make a dent in your scraps. You’ll need some EZ Steam II or equivalent, a sharpie, some small sharp scissors, a backing fabric, scraps, and this template. Don’t print it … Read more

Scrap Buster Applique Tree Mini Quilt Tutorial

December 27, 2022August 24, 2020 by Krista

This is a fun, easy, and quick little mini quilt, perfect for using up some of those fabric scraps! You will need: Assorted scraps some background fabric Pellon Lite-EZ Steam II or other two-sided lightweight fusible web sharp scissors batting backing binding Now, you can absolutely make a template and draw a perfect tree and … Read more

Off the Grid Modern Quilt Tutorial

September 15, 2025July 30, 2020 by Krista

A few weeks ago my guild (St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild) brought in Heather Jones to give a trunk show and to teach a couple of weekend classes. I attended the trunk show, which was great, and then took her class, From Inspiration to Design. We were to bring graph paper, pencils, markers, and an inspirational photograph. … Read more

Patchwork Placemat Tutorial

September 15, 2025April 26, 2020 by Krista

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to participate in making some things for the newest Mediterraneofabric line by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. Today, I have a tutorial for some placemats. Forgive me for the photo quality. I was trying to get everything sent off quickly. I love how the colors and how they turned … Read more