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Dive into all things Straight Stitching—my quilt patterns, easy-to-follow tutorials, helpful tips, and fun sewing projects to spark your creativity!
The 2026 Quilting Forecast: What’s Changing & How to Quilt Smarter
Quilting is changing in 2026. From softer off-white neutrals and confident color palettes to larger, more intentional quilt blocks, this quilting forecast explores what’s shifting—and how to quilt smarter without learning brand-new techniques.
Mosaic #22 Quilt Block | Mosaics & More Block of the Month
Mosaic #22 launches the Mosaics & More Block of the Month with strong structure, bold design, and confidence-building piecing.
Understanding Standard Quilt Sizes: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Learn the most common quilt sizes for every type of quilt — from baby and throw quilts to twin, queen, and king beds. This beginner-friendly guide includes recommended quilt dimensions, mattress size reference, and tips to help you choose the perfect size for your next project.
Easy Pinwheel Quilt Block Variation Tutorial
This beginner-friendly Pinwheel Quilt Block variation is the perfect way to add movement and charm to your quilts. Using simple half-square triangles, you’ll learn how to create a block that looks advanced but is totally achievable—even if you’re brand new to quilting. Follow this step-by-step tutorial and start stitching your own colorful pinwheel twist today!
How to Make a Square in Square Quilt Block (2 Easy Methods!)
The Square in Square quilt block (also called Diamond in a Square) is a timeless favorite that can look tricky at first glance—but don’t worry, it’s much easier than it seems!
In fact, there’s more than one way to make this classic block. In my latest tutorial, I walk you through two beginner-friendly methods:
The traditional piecing method, perfect if you love accuracy and crisp points.
The stitch & flip shortcut, a fast and easy option that’s great for chain piecing.
Both methods give you beautiful results, and the best part is you can pick whichever one works best for your quilting style. 🧵✨
👉 Ready to try it for yourself? Watch the full tutorial here on YouTube and stitch along with me!