If you are feeling burned out, that’s great! It’s a sign that it’s time to make a change for the better. Here are three ideas that have helped me:
1. It's ok to let go of projects that no longer serve you
Why do we think we have to hold on to every project we’ve ever started? Is it a scar...
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If you're like me, you love finding new, cute ways to display your quilts. You know what it's like to spend days (weeks? 😬 months? 🤭) working on a quilt—after all that effort, you want to show it off to the world, right? One great way that I've discovered recently is with the Fjällbo shelf from I...
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If you follow me on Instagram (@makervalley), you know that I quilt a LOT and that, for the most part, I finish my WIPs (my Work-In-Progress quilting projects). In fact, for the past eight years, I’ve averaged 27 finished quilts per year. Looking back, that amazes me—because I am NOT naturally an...
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Let me show you how I made these fun, easy, scrappy fabric ornaments...
But first, I have to say that the inspiration for these came from these ornaments from my childhood. My Mom mad...
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I finished my colorful Happy Christmas quilt yesterday and it’s already being put to good use! Note: you can buy my in my shop: Happy Christmas quilt pattern by Maker Valley.
This is my 3rd daughter with our Persian cat (Jack). You might think Jack looks mad, but that’s just his resting cat face...
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I’ve asked this before and I’ll ask it again…
How many Buffalo Plaid quilts are too many? You might tell me I’ve already crossed the threshold. But I’m sorry, when I see a good combo I cannot help myself!
I have a few kits available now of this version (like only 2) and then a few more of another...
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Come pick up quick-and-easy gifts for all your quilting and sewing friends at our pop-up shop this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 from 11am-2pm at Tribal Sugar in Provo! (We'll have a selection of t-shirts and fabric there too!)
Time:SaturdayDecember 1011am-2pm
Location:Tribal Sugar5055 N Edgewoo...
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Here is a close-up of the granny square quilt I made from the Hole Punch Dot line by Kimberly Kight for Ruby Star Society. Isn't it so pretty? I just love the vibrancy of these colors and the way they play together! 😍I had never made a granny square quilt before this one, so it was fun to try so...
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