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About Crystal Quilts - Foundation Paper Piecing...
Whether you’re a confident piecer or a newer quilter eager to build skills with clear, foolproof instructions, these five patterns open up a world of creative potential and quilting joy.
About Crystal Quilts - Foundation Paper Piecing...
Whether you’re a confident piecer or a newer quilter eager to build skills with clear, foolproof instructions, these five patterns open up a world of creative potential and quilting joy.
Crafting Through 2026: A Gentler, More Creative...
Rather than working toward specific challenges, 2026 is all about low-key creativity. I’ll still be crafting regularly, but without the weight of deadlines...
Crafting Through 2026: A Gentler, More Creative...
Rather than working toward specific challenges, 2026 is all about low-key creativity. I’ll still be crafting regularly, but without the weight of deadlines...
A Sweet New BOW Bloom: Strawberry plus Table To...
This month’s BOW flower block has taken a slight turn from my usual flowers, and I couldn’t be more delighted to share it with you.
A Sweet New BOW Bloom: Strawberry plus Table To...
This month’s BOW flower block has taken a slight turn from my usual flowers, and I couldn’t be more delighted to share it with you.
2025 Craft Recap: A Year of Making, Learning an...
In 2025, Ruth set herself some rather big crafting goals, then undertook the process of sharing her achievements each month. Whether it was ticking off knitting or crochet items from...
2025 Craft Recap: A Year of Making, Learning an...
In 2025, Ruth set herself some rather big crafting goals, then undertook the process of sharing her achievements each month. Whether it was ticking off knitting or crochet items from...
Looking Back at 2025: Quilt Patterns and BOW Ap...
Discover a recap of 2025’s quilt pattern releases, including monthly BOW appliqué blocks, the Sweet Pea remake, the Foundation Pieced Christmas Tree, and inspiring ebooks for quilters.
Looking Back at 2025: Quilt Patterns and BOW Ap...
Discover a recap of 2025’s quilt pattern releases, including monthly BOW appliqué blocks, the Sweet Pea remake, the Foundation Pieced Christmas Tree, and inspiring ebooks for quilters.
Crafting Goals for December
The very last month of 2025 was extremely busy for Ruth, yet somehow she still managed to complete her 2025 crafty goals. Here's how the last month ended...
Crafting Goals for December
The very last month of 2025 was extremely busy for Ruth, yet somehow she still managed to complete her 2025 crafty goals. Here's how the last month ended...
Alternative Borders
Have you ever run short of fabric for a border? Or do not have enough fabric to cut lengthwise and do not want joins in the border strips? Here's an...
Alternative Borders
Have you ever run short of fabric for a border? Or do not have enough fabric to cut lengthwise and do not want joins in the border strips? Here's an...
Foundation Pieced Christmas Tree pattern
This little tree is simple, stylish, and perfect for festive sewing. Whether you make it as a mini wall hanging, a mug rug, or include it in a holiday sampler,...
Foundation Pieced Christmas Tree pattern
This little tree is simple, stylish, and perfect for festive sewing. Whether you make it as a mini wall hanging, a mug rug, or include it in a holiday sampler,...
Pohutukawa (NZ Christmas tree) Block
The Pōhutukawa, often called New Zealand’s Christmas tree, bursts into brilliant crimson blooms just as summer arrives. This beauty makes up the 75th flower block in the BOW flower series.
Pohutukawa (NZ Christmas tree) Block
The Pōhutukawa, often called New Zealand’s Christmas tree, bursts into brilliant crimson blooms just as summer arrives. This beauty makes up the 75th flower block in the BOW flower series.
Crafting Goals for November
What a good feeling it is as many of my goals have been or will be completed... here's how November's goals turned out!
Crafting Goals for November
What a good feeling it is as many of my goals have been or will be completed... here's how November's goals turned out!
Sweet Pea Flower Remake
Ever have a project that just doesn’t feel right? For Ruth, that’s been her Sweet Pea flower block! The layout and colors weren’t working well, so today she gave it...
Sweet Pea Flower Remake
Ever have a project that just doesn’t feel right? For Ruth, that’s been her Sweet Pea flower block! The layout and colors weren’t working well, so today she gave it...
Stitch and Flip: making your own quilted fabric
Here is a quick way to make your own quilted fabric, which you can use for almost anything quilted, from placemats to quilts or purses to jackets.
Stitch and Flip: making your own quilted fabric
Here is a quick way to make your own quilted fabric, which you can use for almost anything quilted, from placemats to quilts or purses to jackets.