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Love Is in the Eyes: A Curious Ginger Kitty Quilt Block
Meet Love Is in the Eyes, a playful ginger cat quilt block pattern inspired by that irresistible feline curiosity we all know so well. This design combines appliqué, piecing, and decorative stitching to create a sweet project full of personality and charm.
Playing with Texture: Ribbon Stitches on the PFAFF creative icon 2
Dear souls of needle and thread, Sometimes a machine feature surprises you. You think, “That looks interesting,” and then you try it—and suddenly a whole
Issue 71 of a Needle Pulling Thread: Better Sewing Techniques for Modern Makers
Every stitch tells a story, and some projects carry a whole chapter of my creative journey. In this article for A Needle Pulling Thread, I look back at two earlier tutorials my POP Round Bag and my 3 1/2″ Windmill Block and share what I would do differently today, along with the tools and techniques that earned my trust over time.
Stitching on Knits: T-Shirt Embroidery with the PFAFF creative icon 2
Dear souls of needle and thread, Let’s talk about something many of us have on our “I really want to try this” list—embroidering on a
Anniversary Issue 70 of a Needle Pulling Thread: Faces of 20 Whiskers
In the 20th anniversary issue of A Needle Pulling Thread, I’m sharing a playful quilt project that is especially close to my heart twenty blocks featuring one mischievous cat in 20 different moods. From wide-eyed surprise to sassy side-eye, this sampler is full of personality, fun, and easy geometric piecing.
A Black Cat Quilt Block with Attitude
This block has such a wonderful attitude. The whole design feels like that unmistakable cat moment when they look at you with complete disbelief — a little offended, a little suspicious, and somehow very elegant about it. The soft creamy background makes the black cat stand out beautifully, and that expression is the whole story.
In-the-Hoop Patchwork Journey with the PFAFF creative icon 2
Hello, dear creative souls of needle and thread! There’s something especially satisfying about combining precision and creativity: in-the-hoop patchwork does exactly that. Recently, I shared
