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A cozy lakeside throw brings together waffle weave cotton, pieced bands, hand applique, and scattered fabric yo-yos. This post walks through prepping the fabric and piecing the top and bottom bands. It also covers sewing Dresden Plate fans from a free template, hand appliqueing them in place, and finishing with …

Turn an orphan block into a zippered pocket for your tote! This step-by-step tutorial shows how to add fabric, insert a zipper, and topstitch for a neat finish.

In yesterday’s post, I talked about 1 trick to match up diamond shaped block points perfectly. Now there’s one more step to finish this project! We’ll finish the quilt by hand sewing the binding on the back and adding a sleeve for hanging. Let’s get started! Fold the binding over and …

Yesterday, we prepared a lovely piece of waffle weave cotton to make a lightweight, yet cozy, throw that I’ve dubbed a quiltowel. Essentially it’s a cover up. It’s a perfect companion for an afternoon of reading or dreaming lakeside. First, we’re going to determine the width of the waffle weave. …

“One of my earliest memories is of seeing my mother in her beach chair, reading a book under an umbrella by the water’s edge while my sisters and I played beside her. Of all the life lessons she taught me, that is one of my favorites: to take time at …