October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this one is close to home for me. Julie (on her 21st birthday) with her Nana My Nana had breast cancer. She survived, but she lost both breasts along the way. All those years ago, I was aware of how much a person goes through physically as well as emotionally, and how much the small comforts matter. More recently, three of my Quilty friends have undergone breast cancer treatment. It's made me even more aware of how much our stitching community has...

Quarter Inch Seam Tape: What it is and How to use it! Quarter Inch Seam Tape is a thin, low-tack tape designed to sit on the bed of your sewing machine and act as a visual guide while you sew.

Imagine you're settling in to start a new quilt, your fabric carefully chosen, your needles ready—but then you face the thread aisle, overwhelmed by a dizzying array of thread weights and brands. Which one will truly bring your stitches—and your entire project—to life? Choosing the right thread weight can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be.