Inspiration and Tutorials — Quilting

Written by Sarah Morris of @ruthlesslyhandmade   If you’ve ever found yourself frantically binding a quilt the night before Halloween - or worse, finishing a Christmas quilt in January - you are not alone (I swear, this was never me, but now I have kids and it's me for every single project!). Quilting is a hobby full of joy and creativity, but we can be real: it takes time. And in the land of fabric and thread (and thousands of other obligations), time moves fast. I mean, as I’m writing this, it’s July 4th…and I’m already thinking I should’ve started on my...

Hey everyone, Olivia here! I wanted to stop in and let you all know that Selvedge Magic is here at Wyldwood Creative. This fabric collection is such a fun one, and we can't wait to see the fun things made with these fabrics. Keep reading to see a round-up of pattern inspo perfect for these fun selvedge pieces! What is Selvedge Magic? Selvedge Magic “Icons” panel featuring tiny motifs pulled from past Ruby Star collections. Over the past year or two, selvedge collecting has totally become its own thing - people are using those little logo strips for quilt labels,...

Hey friends, Olivia here! I'm so excited to share that our shelves now house the brand-new Strawberry prints from Kimberly Kight! Grab a cuppa and settle in, because I’ve got all the juicy details. A Little Strawberry Backstory Kim first introduced her now-iconic strawberries on quilting cotton and canvas in the 2017 Yours Truly collection, and you guys, it was love at first sight. Over the years, those tiny berries have popped up on everything from zipper pulls to ironing-board covers (and yes, even socks!), earning a devoted fan club of quilters who chase every colorway she releases. This summer,...

Hi, Tawnee here, today I’m sharing one of my favorite little sewing tricks: how to pattern match your quilt backing so it looks like one seamless, glorious piece of fabric. Whether you're working with a bold floral or spooky skulls and moths (like I am here), pattern matching helps your quilt backing look like one continuous piece instead of having an obvious seam line running through it.  *You absolutely do not have to match your quilt backing! This is just a little bonus you can do to add a nice touch. What You’ll Need: Two pieces of backing fabric (two...