Inspiration and Tutorials

Written by Remy Nixon of @quilt.mockup.tool   Listen, I love quilting – but that shit makes me ANXIOUS. Art you can snuggle with? Yes! Incredible! Sign me up! Beautiful fabrics that are only printed once, so if you mess up they’ll be wasted and you’ll never get them back? Fuuuuuuuuuuck… This is the story of how I learned to accept that you don’t have to be good at something to enjoy doing it, and that when you lean into the things that bring you joy you sometimes end up on a journey you never expected. I haven’t always been the...

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,...

Hot days call for cool makes, and if your closet is feeling a little uninspired lately - this is your sign to sew yourself something new. We’ve been stocking the shop with fresh fabrics and tried-and-true patterns that are just so good for warm-weather stitching. Think breathable, bright, and easy to wear. If you’re dreaming of floaty dresses, linen shorts, or a comfy top you’ll live in all summer, we’ve got you covered. Let’s talk fabric first. We just added a new batch of ReStash fabrics, and there are some absolute gems in there - vintage florals, soft cottons, ikats, and...