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Sew Half-Square Triangles Easier (and More Accurately!)

Sew Half-Square Triangles Easier (and More Accurately!)

Half-square triangles are a common quilting unit, so you'll likely sew them for many patterns in your quilting life. But they're not...

Block 3: Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month (2025)

Block 3: Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month (2025)

It's time to reveal Block 3 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! This block surrounds a simple Four-Patch unit with a fun...

Checkerboard Heart Quilt Block Pattern

Checkerboard Heart Quilt Block Pattern

Stitch a lovely heart block that stands out against a checkered background. Strip piecing makes this pattern come together faster and...

Would you rather have a never ending bobbin or a rotary cutter blade that's always sharp? 🤔 Tell me in the comments!⁠
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I'd love to have a bobbin that never runs out -- I realize I'm sewing with no bobbin thread more than I'd like to admit! 😂

Would you rather have a never ending bobbin or a rotary cutter blade that's always sharp? 🤔 Tell me in the comments!⁠
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I'd love to have a bobbin that never runs out -- I realize I'm sewing with no bobbin thread more than I'd like to admit! 😂

I may be working…but I’m always dreaming up my next sewing project. 💭 🧵

I may be working…but I’m always dreaming up my next sewing project. 💭 🧵

Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠ 💐⁠
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Get the "Welcome Spring Banner" on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠ 💐⁠
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Get the "Welcome Spring Banner" on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

Introducing the...Welcome Spring Banner! 💐⁠
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Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠
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Get this new pattern on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

Introducing the...Welcome Spring Banner! 💐⁠
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Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠
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Get this new pattern on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

Introducing the...Welcome Spring Banner! 💐⁠
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Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠
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Get this new pattern on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

Introducing the...Welcome Spring Banner! 💐⁠
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Welcome spring with an inviting door banner or wall hanging featuring blooming tulip blocks, spinning Pinwheels, and pastel colors! Hand-embroider a special message to celebrate the new season.⁠
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Get this new pattern on my website at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#WelcomeSpringBanner #HHStitches #HappyHourStitches #SpringQuilt #FlowerQuilt

I had a blast sewing Block 3 for the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! There’s something so satisfying about seeing simple shapes come together to make a beautiful block. 😍 🧵

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety #olisoconnects #createwitholiso #showmethemoda #starblock

I had a blast sewing Block 3 for the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! There’s something so satisfying about seeing simple shapes come together to make a beautiful block. 😍 🧵

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety #olisoconnects #createwitholiso #showmethemoda #starblock

I’m counting down the days until the first day of spring! This new pattern is dropping then and I can’t wait to share it with you! 💐 Stay tuned!

I’m counting down the days until the first day of spring! This new pattern is dropping then and I can’t wait to share it with you! 💐 Stay tuned!

I’m so excited for the start of spring! I have a new pattern launching on the first day of the new season that will add a bright pop of color and a happy message to your home. 💐 Stay tuned!

I’m so excited for the start of spring! I have a new pattern launching on the first day of the new season that will add a bright pop of color and a happy message to your home. 💐 Stay tuned!

I can’t believe we’re already 1/4 of the way through the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! I’m feeling so inspired by everyone’s gorgeous blocks and love this community so much! ❤️ 🧵

If you haven’t already signed up, you definitely want to before April 1! Starting April 1, the first three blocks will go into my store as a paid pattern. So make sure you sign up NOW to get the first three blocks for FREE! 🎉

Join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety

I can’t believe we’re already 1/4 of the way through the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! I’m feeling so inspired by everyone’s gorgeous blocks and love this community so much! ❤️ 🧵

If you haven’t already signed up, you definitely want to before April 1! Starting April 1, the first three blocks will go into my store as a paid pattern. So make sure you sign up NOW to get the first three blocks for FREE! 🎉

Join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety

Cancelling all weekend plans to stay home and sew. 😂

Cancelling all weekend plans to stay home and sew. 😂

There are a variety of ways to mark and sew diagonal seams! What’s your favorite method?

I use a variety of tools/techniques depending on the project I’m working on, including:
✏️ Pencil
🤍 Hera marker
✋🏼 Finger pressing

And if I don’t want to mark at all, I’ll use the amazing diagonal seam tape on my machine! 🎉

I have a video on YouTube and a blog post sharing the pros and cons of each technique + a few methods that don’t require marking at all for diagonal seams!!

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #sewingtips

There are a variety of ways to mark and sew diagonal seams! What’s your favorite method?

I use a variety of tools/techniques depending on the project I’m working on, including:
✏️ Pencil
🤍 Hera marker
✋🏼 Finger pressing

And if I don’t want to mark at all, I’ll use the amazing diagonal seam tape on my machine! 🎉

I have a video on YouTube and a blog post sharing the pros and cons of each technique + a few methods that don’t require marking at all for diagonal seams!!

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #sewingtips

Use even your tiniest scraps in an adorable bookmark that's begging you to read just "one more chapter." Make the bookmark for yourself, or make them as gifts for the book-lovers in your life! 📚️ ⁠
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Free pattern on my website! (link in bio)⁠
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#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #handmadebookmark #HHSbookmark #scrappyprojects #freesewingpattern

Use even your tiniest scraps in an adorable bookmark that's begging you to read just "one more chapter." Make the bookmark for yourself, or make them as gifts for the book-lovers in your life! 📚️ ⁠
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Free pattern on my website! (link in bio)⁠
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#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #handmadebookmark #HHSbookmark #scrappyprojects #freesewingpattern

The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

How’s everyone’s Block 3 coming in the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month?!

This block is a fun and fast one to sew—the perfect project for the weekend!

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety

How’s everyone’s Block 3 coming in the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month?!

This block is a fun and fast one to sew—the perfect project for the weekend!

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety

Anyone else just want a little quiet time in your sewing room? 😂

Anyone else just want a little quiet time in your sewing room? 😂

A new spring pattern is in the works!

I’m all about pastels and ginghams right now! I’m stitching tulip blocks and hope to release this pattern in time for the new season! 🌷 🌷

(Also, my new @suedaleydesigns rotating cutting mat was amazing for trimming half-square triangles!)

#springquilts #suedaleydesigns #halfsquaretriangles #hhstitches #happyhourstitches #welcomespringbanner

A new spring pattern is in the works!

I’m all about pastels and ginghams right now! I’m stitching tulip blocks and hope to release this pattern in time for the new season! 🌷 🌷

(Also, my new @suedaleydesigns rotating cutting mat was amazing for trimming half-square triangles!)

#springquilts #suedaleydesigns #halfsquaretriangles #hhstitches #happyhourstitches #welcomespringbanner

A few real-life facts to share with you this week! I’m just keeping it real over here. 😂

☕️ I reheated my cup of coffee three times this morning. Work is so crazy right now, so my coffee was neglected in favor of answering emails.

💪 I try to do one hard adult thing each week. But for some reason, this week I had a meeting with our tax person AND our insurance company. That means I get a week off from hard things next week.

🧵 Although I work in the quilting industry and have my own pattern business, actual sewing only accounts for about 5% of my job if I’m lucky. Hoping to carve out more time to sew this year!

🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m not a perfectionist with my sewing. Pieces don’t line up? Oh well! My quilting isn’t the best? At least the quilt it done! I believe the beauty is in the handmade aspects of each project.

Tell me something about yourself!

A few real-life facts to share with you this week! I’m just keeping it real over here. 😂

☕️ I reheated my cup of coffee three times this morning. Work is so crazy right now, so my coffee was neglected in favor of answering emails.

💪 I try to do one hard adult thing each week. But for some reason, this week I had a meeting with our tax person AND our insurance company. That means I get a week off from hard things next week.

🧵 Although I work in the quilting industry and have my own pattern business, actual sewing only accounts for about 5% of my job if I’m lucky. Hoping to carve out more time to sew this year!

🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m not a perfectionist with my sewing. Pieces don’t line up? Oh well! My quilting isn’t the best? At least the quilt it done! I believe the beauty is in the handmade aspects of each project.

Tell me something about yourself!

Anyone else sewing this week? This is Block 3 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! 🎉 ✂️ 🧵

If you’re participating in this FREE Block of the Month, you have received this block in your email. Not signed up yet? No problem! Just click the link in my bio to sign up!

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt

Anyone else sewing this week? This is Block 3 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! 🎉 ✂️ 🧵

If you’re participating in this FREE Block of the Month, you have received this block in your email. Not signed up yet? No problem! Just click the link in my bio to sign up!

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt

✨ The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

✨ The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

✨ The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

✨ The Out of the Box pattern is now available!! 🎉 I hope you love it just as much as I do.

✂️ Includes yardage, cutting, and assembly instructions for (4) sizes of quilts!
🖍️ Includes a coloring page to help you plan this in your own colors!
🧵 Looks great in a planned or scrappy color palette!

Shop this pattern at HHStitches.com! ❤️

#HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #outoftheboxquilt

Happy March! And happy Block 3 release day for the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! 🎉 ✂️ 🧵

March’s block surrounds a simple Four-Patch unit with a fun frame, making it the perfect project to showcase your favorite fabrics.

If you’re participating in this FREE Block of the Month, you have received this block in your email. Not signed up yet? No problem! Just click the link in my bio to sign up!

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt

Happy March! And happy Block 3 release day for the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! 🎉 ✂️ 🧵

March’s block surrounds a simple Four-Patch unit with a fun frame, making it the perfect project to showcase your favorite fabrics.

If you’re participating in this FREE Block of the Month, you have received this block in your email. Not signed up yet? No problem! Just click the link in my bio to sign up!

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt

My newest quilt pattern, Out of the Box, is coming this weekend! I’m so excited to share it with everyone! It’s the perfect pattern for your scraps or for fussy-cutting! 🎉

#outoftheboxquilt #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches

My newest quilt pattern, Out of the Box, is coming this weekend! I’m so excited to share it with everyone! It’s the perfect pattern for your scraps or for fussy-cutting! 🎉

#outoftheboxquilt #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches

I was choosing fabrics for a new project and look who got into my fabric bins. 😆 Kylo Kitty was very excited when I needed to empty my yellows and he had the bin to himself. 😻

I was choosing fabrics for a new project and look who got into my fabric bins. 😆 Kylo Kitty was very excited when I needed to empty my yellows and he had the bin to himself. 😻

✨ Is it March yet?! I just finished sewing and filming the video for Block 3 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! And I couldn’t wait to share a little sneak peek.✨

I love a block of the month — it’s so fun to carve out time each month to stitch a fun, new block pattern while also connecting with others who are sewing along! The best part? This BOM is totally FREE! I hope you all join me to make 2025 a productive and joyful year of sewing! 🧵 ✂️

Haven’t joined yet?! Sign up at there link in my bio or at HHStitches.com! I’ll send you an email with all the details! 🎉

#HappyHourStitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #freequiltpattern #hhstitches #hhsbom2025

✨ Is it March yet?! I just finished sewing and filming the video for Block 3 in the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month! And I couldn’t wait to share a little sneak peek.✨

I love a block of the month — it’s so fun to carve out time each month to stitch a fun, new block pattern while also connecting with others who are sewing along! The best part? This BOM is totally FREE! I hope you all join me to make 2025 a productive and joyful year of sewing! 🧵 ✂️

Haven’t joined yet?! Sign up at there link in my bio or at HHStitches.com! I’ll send you an email with all the details! 🎉

#HappyHourStitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #freequiltpattern #hhstitches #hhsbom2025

Pretty trimmings! 😍 My new pattern is coming on Saturday — I’m putting the finishing touches on it now and can’t wait to share it with everyone!

Pretty trimmings! 😍 My new pattern is coming on Saturday — I’m putting the finishing touches on it now and can’t wait to share it with everyone!

New quilt pattern coming March 1! 🎉 This easy, breezy quilt is a ray of sunshine on these winter days! ☀️ 🧡 🩵

#outoftheboxquilt #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches

New quilt pattern coming March 1! 🎉 This easy, breezy quilt is a ray of sunshine on these winter days! ☀️ 🧡 🩵

#outoftheboxquilt #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches

Do you have a fave fabric designer or fabric company? It's hard for me to choose favorites, but I've been using a lot of Ruby Star basics recently and love their colors! 😍

Do you have a fave fabric designer or fabric company? It's hard for me to choose favorites, but I've been using a lot of Ruby Star basics recently and love their colors! 😍

I had a blast sewing Block 2 for the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! There’s something so satisfying about seeing simple shapes come together to make a beautiful block. 😍 🧵

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety #olisoconnects #createwitholiso #showmethemoda #threadcutter #starblock

I had a blast sewing Block 2 for the @happyhourstitches Block of the Month! There’s something so satisfying about seeing simple shapes come together to make a beautiful block. 😍 🧵

If you haven’t signed up yet, the BOM is free (sewing is always more fun with friends!) So I hope you join in at the link in my bio! 🧵 🎉

#hhsbom2025 #HappyHourStitches #hhstitches #blockofthemonth #mysteryquilt #rubystarsociety #olisoconnects #createwitholiso #showmethemoda #threadcutter #starblock

It’s National Drink Wine Day! 🍷 Wine lovers will enjoy stitching this quilt block featuring three wine bottles! This block highlights rose, white, and red wine bottles — and even leaves room on the labels for embroidery or fussy-cutting accents!⁠ 🥂⁠
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Get this FREE pattern at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#HappyHourStitches #HHStitches #SipandStitchBlock #WineQuiltBlock

It’s National Drink Wine Day! 🍷 Wine lovers will enjoy stitching this quilt block featuring three wine bottles! This block highlights rose, white, and red wine bottles — and even leaves room on the labels for embroidery or fussy-cutting accents!⁠ 🥂⁠
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Get this FREE pattern at HHStitches.com!⁠
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#HappyHourStitches #HHStitches #SipandStitchBlock #WineQuiltBlock

Happy Monday! I was lucky enough to have the day off and spent the morning working on the next Happy Hour Stitches pattern (releasing March 1!!) So excited to share it with you all soon. ❤️

Happy Monday! I was lucky enough to have the day off and spent the morning working on the next Happy Hour Stitches pattern (releasing March 1!!) So excited to share it with you all soon. ❤️

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