Wellness and Relaxation Through Quilting: Unraveling Stress With Every Stitch

Wellness and Relaxation Through Quilting: Unraveling Stress With Every Stitch

More than half of all Americans admit to being concerned for their mental health. If you fall into that half, you might be seeking better ways to deal with stress and anxiety. A therapeutic hobby like quilting can take your mind off mental health issues. Learn how you can try quilt-making to increase your emotional and physical wellness and well-being.Read more ›

Quilted Pot Holder from a Vintage Quilt

Quilted Pot Holder from a Vintage Quilt

Once upon a time, I found these vintage quilts at a Habitat ReStore in the North Georgia Mountains. It was very much cutter quilt, falling apart in my fingers and even making a mess in our car. But I knew it would be perfect for projects, and decided to make a quilted pot holder from a piece of it. Read more ›

Upcycling a Vintage Window as a Quilt Frame for an Antique Quilt

Upcycling a Vintage Window as a Quilt Frame for an Antique Quilt

Antique quilts aren’t something you see at thrift stores very often. But on a little jaunt through the Georgia mountains one weekend, I found TWO old quilts. I didn’t want to be greedy and buy both, but I did take one of them home. It was crumbling and damaged, so it was definitely a cutter quilt that was destined for upcycling. And I knew right away that I wanted to display it by using a vintage window as a quilt frame.Read more ›