Quilting Up a Story

03/31/2026

Quilters, sign up soon and share with your friends- we’ll make space for them. 😊⭐️Registration is open until April 18!! ⭐️

03/25/2026

⭐️Want to make this quilt with me? ⭐️

Sign up for a class -spots are filling fast!

Registration link in comments below. ⬇️

03/17/2026

This 120 2.5” squares cut in only a couple minutes, now being cut on the diagonal in a couple more minutes!! (Under 5 total!)
ASK ME how much I love my new Stripology ruler!
ASK ME to teach you all about it and more in my ESSENTIALS OF QUILTING class later this year!!

02/04/2026

Fall/Winter Quilt photo dump. Enjoy the feast, Friends!!

01/17/2026

🤩 Sneak Peek 2026 Classes!!! 🤩
-~Dates and details announced soon~-

Beginner Class will learn the basics of simple piecing and quick applique techniques. “Up North” by Sweetwater

Essentials will move well beyond the basics to study COLOR while practicing efficiency and accuracy skills. “Amish With a Twist V” by Nancy Rink

Curved Piecing will bust into the scrap stash with “Posh Penelope” OR “Mini Penelope”

GATHER YOUR FRIENDS!!!

01/17/2026

🤩 Sneak Peek 2026 Classes!!! 🤩
-~Dates and details announced soon~-

Beginner Class will learn the basics of simple piecing and quick applique techniques. “Up North” by Sweetwater

Essentials will move well beyond the basics to study COLOR while practicing efficiency and accuracy skills. “Amish With a Twist V” by Nancy Rink

Curved Piecing will bust into the scrap stash with “Posh Penelope” OR “Mini Penelope”

GATHER YOUR FRIENDS!!!

10/28/2025

Enjoy this glimpse of an incredible quilt!!

This project was my ‘Leveling Up’.
As I stitched, I marveled at the work of the owner’s hands. The detail and precision!! As I stepped back for progress photos, I marveled at God’s work through my hands. I don’t say so lightly. This gift is clearly from Him; my friends have often heard me say, “I never knew I could do this!” It didn’t happen overnight, but developed by steady practice, patience and perseverance. I KNOW where my abilities have come from and I only hope to be used for his glory again and again.

Owner: Lin Thompson
Pattern: CrabApple Hill Salem Quilt Guild

09/12/2025

Reflect. Recharge. Go shine your light! Repeat.

There’s something magical about the quiet hum of a sewing machine. In a world that often feels too loud, too busy, and too overwhelming, that sound is a reminder that peace can be created with our own two hands. Every stitch is more than fabric joined together—it’s a moment of stillness, a breath of calm, and a piece of your heart woven into something beautiful. 💖

Makers know that sewing isn’t just a hobby—it’s a sanctuary. It’s where stress fades into the background, where problems find perspective, and where creativity takes center stage. The sewing table becomes more than a workspace; it becomes a place of healing, reflection, and joy. 🌸

So the next time the world feels noisy, sit down at your machine. Let the rhythm of the stitches guide you. Trust that every thread you lay down is a reminder of your strength, your patience, and your ability to transform simple pieces into something extraordinary. Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep stitching your way forward. ✂️✨

09/03/2025

Summer quilting…enjoy the full dump of photos!!
I’ve been busier than a bee hive getting all these beauties quilted and still keeping up with a few summer activities. 🌼☀️🫶

08/08/2025

Registration for Winding Ways class is now open!!

07/30/2025

What a wonderful, peaceful time I had custom quilting Kay’s Mini Rings (Sew Kind of Wonderful).
Kay Janvrin