Quarter Square Triangle Tutorial
This tutorial shares how to make two or three colored quarter-square-triangles, also known as hour glass blocks, in any custom size you desire. Use the QST’s as standalone blocks to make beautiful quilts or to make a star quilt block.
A Homegrown Handspun Sweater Part 1
Recently I felt an urge to make a sweater from scratch, yarn and all, so I designated some time in the evenings to work on it.
Clay Resist Polka Dots
Here’s an experiment I did with clay resist polka dots and light blue indigo on hemp fabric.
Legacy Quilt
This little hand appliquéd quilt tells the story of my family's legacy as stewards of the land.
How to Make a Quilt Block and HST's from Scratch
This tutorial explains how to make your own custom size quilt block from scratch without a pattern. This tutorial also introduces the two at a time method of making half square triangles (HST's) in any size you desire.
Natural Dyeing with Osage Orange: Golden and Green
The natural dye color recipe I have to share with you today is a saturated golden Osage yellow which can be optionally shifted to a mineral olive green with iron.
A Time to Mend
This winter I’m in a mending mood so I’m turning some super threadbare compost destined garments into heavily mended works of art.
Light Blue Organic Indigo Vat
How to create light blue shades from a weak organic 1-2-3 fructose indigo vat.
Natural Dyeing With Dye Flowers
Learn how to naturally dye with dye flowers and how to create deeper color saturations without increasing the amount of dyestuff!
Sawtooth Star Quilt Tutorial
Today I have a fun tutorial to share with you. The traditional quilt block featured here is called Sawtooth Star. Most traditional quilt blocks are composed of simple shapes, and this one is made from squares and flying geese. If you’ve purchased my block printed flowers you will use them as the center for each star.
Marigold Quilt Dye and Sew Along Post 3
Welcome to week 3 of our Marigold Quilt dye and sew along. We are getting close to finishing our quilts and I think this will be the last post in this series. Thanks to all who’ve joined! This week’s post will focus mainly on hand quilting your quilt tops.
Marigold Quilt Dye and Sew Along Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of The Marigold Quilt dye and sew along. Are you ready to make a cute little quilt top this week? This is a satisfyingly quick quilt top to whip up! In this post I’ll share some helpful tips beyond what I shared in the instructional booklet. Let’s get to it!