Miriam Ronne

Miriam Ronne is a lover of all things quilting and sewing. She is a self- taught quilter and is constantly learning and broadening her skill set to create one-of-a-kind quilts! When she's not behind her sewing machine, you can find her playing with her fur babies or trying her hand at other crafty things.

Serger Or Sewing Machine? What’s The Difference, And When Should You Use Each?

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Have you ever been shopping at your local hobby store, and you see a machine called a “serger“?

You’ve wondered, “What is that used for?” I remember doing that several years ago, and I honestly thought it was a complex machine I would never need or want. 

Fast forward a few years, I now have a serger and have had lots of fun (and maybe a little frustration) trying to figure out how to use it and what to use it for. 

This post will go over all the ins and outs of a serger machine, what you can do with it, how it differs from a regular sewing machine, and if it is worth your time and money to purchase one.

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11 Fun And Crafty Projects You Can Make With Quilt Fabric Scraps

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Have you noticed that no matter how efficient you are with your fabric cutting skills for a quilting project, you still end up with scraps of fabric in varying sizes?

If you’re like me, you have at least one storage tote full of fabric scraps that you’ve been collecting over the years. 

We will go over what to do with scrap fabric in this post, and I’m super excited to show you some fun, unique crafts with fabric scraps. 

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Love Modern Quilts? 13 Modern Quilt Kits You Should Check Out

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Have you wanted to create a quilt from scratch but have no idea what pattern to design or fabric to choose?

I know the feeling and trust me, you are not alone when you feel overwhelmed or confused about what to do next. 

Luckily for us, there are quilt kits on the market that take all the guesswork out of designing a pattern, choosing fabrics, and figuring out how much fabric to purchase. 

Read on to learn what to expect from a modern quilt kit and look at our fun selection of quilt kits that you can purchase today.

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15 Breezy Storm At Sea Quilt Patterns That Don’t Rock The Boat

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Today, we will be doing a deep dive into the underwater fun of the gorgeous Storm At Sea quilt pattern.

If you don’t recognize the name, that’s okay because we’re going to go over all the details about this specific quilt pattern and give you 15 beautiful examples of this seemingly fluid design.

At first glance, the pattern will seem a bit difficult to some, but if you look closely at the storm at sea quilt blocks, you will notice they are made entirely of straight seam blocks.

No curves.

Let’s take a closer look at this quilt pattern. 

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A Step-By-Stretchy-Step Guide For Sewing Knits And Stretch Fabric

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If you want to broaden your sewing skills to more than sewing with quilting cotton or other non-stretch fabrics, this post will be a “must-read” for you.

We will go over all the critical facts you need to know about how to sew stretchy materials. 

We will also go over the stitches that you can use with your regular sewing machine if you don’t have a fancy serger to work with. 

Stretch stitching may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don’t worry; this tutorial will help you feel confident when you attempt your first stretchy fabric sewing project. 

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19 Quilt Flower Patterns You’ll Want To Start Today

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Do you miss your beautiful, colorful garden during the long winter months? 

Or maybe you have a plant-crazy parent or friend in your life, and you want to give them something extra special this year. 

Whatever your reason may be, we have an exciting list of flower quilts patterns to show you that are sure to inspire your “quilting thumb,” as well as your “green thumb.”

Let’s go over individual flower quilt blocks, entire quilt patterns, and even some gorgeous applique flower print patterns to give you a great variety of options to try out. 

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