Lap Quilt vs. Throw Blanket: What's the Difference (and Which One Lasts Longer)?
Wondering whether to invest in a handmade lap quilt or just grab a throw blanket? Here's what makes quilts different — and why they're worth it.
Behind the Scenes | How Handmade Quilts Get Made
Not Just for Beds: 6 Surprising Ways to Use a Handmade Quilt
Quilts aren’t just for beds. Discover six creative and cozy ways to use a handmade quilt throughout your home — and even outside it.
Crafting Beautiful Quilts Faster - and Passing the Savings On - Part 2
In this follow-up to Part 1, I’m sharing more of the time-tested habits that help me finish quilts faster, keeping my ready-to-ship collection high-quality and fairly priced.
Crafting Beautiful Quilts Faster - and Passing the Savings On - Part 1
I leverage the adage “time is money” by adopting three key techniques—batch cutting, chain piecing, and finger pressing—to speed up production without compromising quality.
Quilt Pricing - Final Thoughts
The last part of my “Why Are Quilts So Expensive?” series looks beyond the numbers. Here’s why I keep my quilts accessible, how I balance fair pricing with quality, and...
Quilt Pricing - What about my time?
Part 3 of my “Why Are Quilts So Expensive?” series looks at the labor side of pricing. See how I track time, adjust for complexity, and keep my ready-to-ship quilts...
Quilt Pricing - Just how much are materials?
Part 2 of my “Why Are Quilts So Expensive?” series breaks down the actual material costs for a handmade quilt — and how strategic choices keep my prices fair.
The Quilting Adventure Continues: Hobby to Business
From hesitant hobbyist to handmade business owner—this post shares how I turned quilting into something more than just a creative outlet and what I learned about reaching the right people...
The Quilting Adventure: How I Got Started
Quilting wasn’t my first hobby — or even my second. But when I found it, it clicked. Here’s how this timeless craft became my go-to creative therapy.
Why Are Quilts So Expensive? A Deeper Look...
In this first part of my “Why Are Quilts So Expensive?” series, I compare a popular $1,200 pricing meme with the actual materials and labor behind my quilts — and...
Custom Coffee Quilt - Handcrafted Quilting | SQ Squared Creations
Behind the scenes - Quilting a custom quilt