Christmas Gifts for Quilters (From a Quilter)
Shopping for a quilter this Christmas? Here are my favorite gifts for quilters: quilt block sweatshirts, funny quilting tees and mugs, stocking stuffers under $5, quilt patterns, projects for her f...
Make a Fabric Christmas Countdown Chain Before December 1st
Our fabric Countdown Chain comes out every December. Here's how to make your own from a Jelly Roll, Layer Cake or Christmas scraps in time for December 1st.
6 Quilts to Make for Someone You Love
Some of my favorite quilts to make as a gift, from a quilt that spells out LOVE to a free Christmas quilt tutorial.
A Beginner-Friendly Christmas Quilt You Can Still Finish This Year
Want a new Christmas quilt this year? There's still time! Christmas Tree Farm is 9 big tree blocks, written for confident beginners. Take the challenge and finish it before Christmas!
Economy Stars, a Halloween Comic and My Quilty Faves
Happy Halloween! This week I've got a new quilt pattern, a Halloween comic, up to 60% off clearance and a few of my quilty faves.
Economy Stars Quilt Pattern: A Fat-Quarter-Friendly Star Quilt
My new Economy Stars quilt pattern is here! Twenty sawtooth stars, each with a classic economy block in the middle, and every fat quarter is cut the exact same way.
Free Bear Paw Quilt Tutorial (My Scrappy Bear Paw Quilt)
So many of you have asked about the pattern for my scrappy Bear Paw quilt, and there wasn't one! Nine years later, I finally wrote up a free tutorial.
Notes from my Sewing Room Hello, my quilty friends! It’s been a minute. My last Notes from my Sewing Room blog post was back on August 15, and somehow here we are in October. I definitely didn’t in...
A Quick Getaway + Back to School (Plus a Quilty Sneak Peek!)
Notes from my Sewing Room Hello, my quilty friends! This week started with us skipping town! With school starting this coming week, we decided to squeeze in one last little summer adventure with ou...
New Tee Tuesday - What Quilty College Do You Belong To?
New Tee Tuesday: Back to School Edition Hello, my quilty friends! It's back-to-school season, so naturally we're headed back to school too. But not just any school. This week's New Tee Tuesday coll...
Saturday Morning Cartoons + An Organized Quilt Closet
Notes from my Sewing Room Quilty comics, a finished closet, and a fabric-room clean-out that got slightly out of hand. Hello, my quilty friends! Another weekend and another little note from m...
New Tee Tuesday:Just a Girl Who Loves to Sew
New Tee Tuesday: Just a Girl Who Loves to Sew Hello, my quilty friends! This week's New Tee Tuesday is an old favorite that we're bringing back: Just a Girl Who Loves to Sew. We originally released...
A Quilt Closet Clean-Out + A New Pattern in the Works + Camp Tees!
Notes From My Sewing Room Hello, my quilty friends! How is it already the last day of July? It feels like summer has flown by, and in just a few short weeks kids will be heading back to school. Aug...
Nine Years Later: A Fresh Look at Yankee Doodle Dandy
The Original Pattern (2017) Some quilt patterns have a season. Others quietly stick around, waiting for the right time to become what they were always meant to be. That's exactly how Yankee Doodl...
Free Scrappy Pineapple Love Quilt Block Tutorial
A super scrappy version of my Pineapple Love block, with a little heart in the middle. The tutorial is free!
Modern Mosaic Quilt Pattern: A Whimsical, Mid-Century-Inspired Quilt
My new Modern Mosaic Quilt Pattern is my fabric love letter to Disneyland’s It’s a Small World ride—full of color, joy, symmetry, and pure Mary Blair magic.
Free Eras Tour Patchwork Quilt Tutorial
A simple patchwork quilt inspired by the Eras Tour poster, with three sizes and a TTPD version. The tutorial is free!
A Navy and Green Christmas Tree Quilt (Happy Christmas)
My navy & green Happy Christmas quilt, a flocked white tree on a dark scrappy background. Plus the binding I picked even though it came in last place in my poll.
Quilt Reveal! (Yankee Doodle Dandy Neon Colorway)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quilting T-Shirts | Holly Lesué (@makervalley) This is my Yankee Doodle Dandy quilt pattern and this is the 3rd c...
A Finished Yankee Doodle Dandy (Washed Out) Quilt Top!
My friend recently completed a beautiful quilt using our Yankee Doodle Dandy (Washed Out) Quilt Kit, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! Before she sent it off to be quilted, she kindly al...
Shortcut Tutorial for Piecing Patchwork Blocks
Hello everyone! My name is Holly Lesué. I’m a quilter, fabric collector (hoarder?), and girl mom. Together with my graphic designer husband, Dave (a.k.a. Stately Type), I own and operate Maker Val...
3 Things No One Tells You About Quilting
1. Imperfections are part of the beauty! When it comes to quilting, perfection is not always the ultimate goal. Quilts are often cherished for their handmade qualities and the love and effort put...
I often hear the statement, "I wish I could quilt!" Every time I hear it, I want to respond, "You can! Just get going! Start today!" I have always loved this quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf (a leader i...
How to Choose the Right Fabric for Quilting
Hello, fellow fabric enthusiasts! Today, I'm thrilled to dive into the wonderful world of fabric selection and guide you on how to choose the perfect fabrics for your quilting projects. So grab you...