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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
I’m excited to share a cozy little project featured in A Needle Pulling Thread — a flannel cat heating pad made from soft scraps and filled with cherry pits for gentle warmth. It’s a practical project with plenty of personality and a lovely handmade feel.
I’m so happy to share that my Doggy on Duty geometric door stopper project was featured in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine. This playful sewing project combines simple geometric shapes with a sweet dog design to create something both practical and full of charm.
Introducing a new quilt block that’s sure to bring a smile to your creative space: Puppy Cookie Temptation! Inspired by the delightful quirks of our four-legged
Hello, dear creative souls of needle and thread! There’s something truly special about handmade holiday decorations—they carry a warmth that no store-bought item can replicate.
Curious Cats is a playful cat quilt block pattern inspired by that familiar feline expression when something suddenly catches their attention. This sweet design captures two curious little faces in a moment full of charm and personality.
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Here you can see the results of my year-long journey when I was making one 3.5″ x 3.5″ size quilt block per day.
The step-by-step tutorials will be a fantastic primer for those new to machine sewing and a great hand book of the ideas for those with experience. All projects, tutorials and patterns are free on this page and were developed exclusively for BERNINA Canada.
In these articles for quilters, I’m touching upon printing out my patterns correctly, selecting fabrics, cutting and sewing techniques, making decorative stitching, and painting character details with textile paints.