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Pattern Drafting Class - Megan Yeats

Pattern Drafting Class - Megan Yeats

Have you met Megan? She's the brains, talent and workforce behind Her Bunnies Three. We love the beautiful dolls or 'sweeties' she creates (my own kiddos each have one and...

Pattern Drafting Class - Megan Yeats

Have you met Megan? She's the brains, talent and workforce behind Her Bunnies Three. We love the beautiful dolls or 'sweeties' she creates (my own kiddos each have one and...

Strip Quilt: Free Tutorial

Strip Quilt: Free Tutorial

This has become an incredibly popular quilt in the shop, so we thought we'd put a free tutorial together for you. Our sweet friend Deb Richman shared her technique with...

Strip Quilt: Free Tutorial

This has become an incredibly popular quilt in the shop, so we thought we'd put a free tutorial together for you. Our sweet friend Deb Richman shared her technique with...

Handmade Giving - Free Reusable Gift Bag Tutorial

Handmade Giving - Free Reusable Gift Bag Tutorial

We are so excited to finally share with you our latest pattern - a super quick and easy reversible and lined drawstring bag! And it's a video! Now, I'm sure...

Handmade Giving - Free Reusable Gift Bag Tutorial

We are so excited to finally share with you our latest pattern - a super quick and easy reversible and lined drawstring bag! And it's a video! Now, I'm sure...

Modern Textiles T-Shirt Re-Do

Modern Textiles T-Shirt Re-Do

Okay, so you pulled out the boxes of cold weather clothes and they are less than exciting, right? Our latest project is perfect for refreshing your fall & winter wardrobe...

Modern Textiles T-Shirt Re-Do

Okay, so you pulled out the boxes of cold weather clothes and they are less than exciting, right? Our latest project is perfect for refreshing your fall & winter wardrobe...

Cozy in Flannel

Cozy in Flannel

So I think we can all agree that this winter has been awful and it's time to move on and be nice out already! Right? But, in the meantime, we...

Cozy in Flannel

So I think we can all agree that this winter has been awful and it's time to move on and be nice out already! Right? But, in the meantime, we...

Pattern Review: Super Tote by Noodlehead

Pattern Review: Super Tote by Noodlehead

We recently got a bag pattern by Noodlehead in our shop! The creative force behind Noodlehead, Anna Graham, has done an amazing job of writing really detailed patterns that walk...

Pattern Review: Super Tote by Noodlehead

We recently got a bag pattern by Noodlehead in our shop! The creative force behind Noodlehead, Anna Graham, has done an amazing job of writing really detailed patterns that walk...

Get to Know Katie

I learned to quilt under my grandma’s feet at the ripe age of four. My first project? Digging through her scraps to make an improv cat quilt. Quilt police? Never heard of her—rules aren’t really my style. I believe in diving in feet first and pushing the limits of sewing and quilting…because why not? And, honestly, that’s what seam rippers are made for!

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