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.
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.
Quilts aren’t just for beds. Discover six creative and cozy ways to use a handmade quilt throughout your home — and even outside it.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Behind the scenes - Quilting a custom quilt