Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Traveling with a WIP Quilt

Discover the best tip for traveling with a work-in-progress quilt and learn about TSA-approved craft notions for your creative journey. Keep your quilt clean and secure while exploring the world of crafting on the go!

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Unconventional Quilting Notions

In the world of quilting, some of the most valuable tools aren't found in quilting stores. Discover my ten must-have unconventional tools for quilting success.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Issue 28 | Quiltfolk Colorado

In this captivating blog post, I'll share my exhilarating experience of being featured in a prestigious quilting magazine. From the initial email invitation to the nerve-wracking photoshoot, I'll take you behind the scenes of this incredible journey.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Hand Quilting Supplies

Begin Your Hand Quilting Journey with the Right Supplies, Expert Guidance, and Emphasis on Practice. Explore our comprehensive blog post for a curated list of essential hand quilting supplies, valuable tips to kick-start your quilting adventure and insights on why practice is the key to mastering this timeless craft.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

How To Use A Stripology Ruler

Looking for accurate fabric cutting every time? I recommend investing in the Stripology XL Ruler. This saves you time, increases cutting precision, and reduces fatigue.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Grid View Quilt Pattern

It’s the plaid quilt you didn’t know was missing from your quilt pattern library. If you need to whip out a baby or small throw quilt over the weekend, this is the quilt for you! A beginner-friendly quilt pattern that helps you master three popular piecing techniques: strip piecing, chain piecing, and nesting seams. Start your quilting journey today with the Grid View quilt pattern.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Nesting Seams for Patchwork

Nesting seams in quilting is a technique of joining fabric pieces together in a way that allows the seams to interlock, reducing bulk and creating a more seamless appearance. It involves aligning the seam allowances of adjacent fabric pieces in opposite directions, which helps to distribute the bulk evenly and prevent the fabric from shifting. Nesting seams is a useful technique for creating flat and smooth quilt blocks, particularly when working with patchwork designs.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Strip Piecing for Patchwork

Step-by-step guide for strip piecing. Strip piecing is a useful technique in quilting that can save time and allow for accurate piecing. By using this technique, you can create a variety of designs and make efficient use of your fabric. If you are new to quilting or looking for a new technique to try, strip piecing is a great place to start.

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

Join Your Local Guild

Are you passionate about quilting and looking for a community of like-minded individuals to share your love of this craft with? Then the Modern Quilting Guild might be the perfect fit for you!

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Katie Zahm Katie Zahm

10 Favorite Quilting Notions

My ten favorite quilting notions and tools I simply never finish a project without. Increase your quilting experience with these must-have quilting tools.

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