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Split Decision: Hearty is a pattern design that has been living in my digital sketchbook for a while now, and I am so excited to finally start sharing pieces of this design journey with you. While I am not quite ready to show the quilt itself just yet, today is all about the fabric (which is usually our favorite part anyway, right!?). One of the driving forces behind Split Decision: Hearty was the desire to let fabric shine. The diagonally split hearts were intentionally desi

Ready to make a Hey Betty Boo quilt of your own? Here are some helpful preparation, cutting, and piecing tips to consider. The Hey Betty Boo quilt is really fun to sew together, but I can appreciate there are a lot of pieces to cut and several piecing techniques used. But don't panic! I've got you! Here is a list of multiple tips that will help you enjoy the process from beginning to end. Note: If you would like to walk through making this quilt one week at a time, over th

If you've ever sewn a quilt block together only to find out it's just a teensy bit off, you're not alone. Precision is key in quilting—especially when you're working with multiple small pieces, angles, and units that need to line up just so (looking at you, letter blocks in the Hey Betty Boo quilt!). Don’t worry—I’ve got some tried-and-true tips to help you quilt with confidence and keep those blocks looking crisp and polished. I made a quick video showcasing some of the tips

Are you ready to start playing with fabrics in preparation for the Hey Betty Boo Quilt Along? Let's get started with Quilt Ink! I find it's much easier to use Quilt Ink on a laptop | computer than it is on a phone or tablet. It can be done on small devices but the palette buttons are pretty small on a phone and I love the option to save a PDF of my fabric choices via a laptop. TIP: To register for the FREE Hey Betty Boo quilt along, click here. Hey Betty Boo by Crafty Moose

The Hey Betty Boo quilt pattern released on April 11, 2025! The ghosty-gals in this pattern are filled to the brim with personality! Come on, let's meet them ... Betty Boo Why the name Betty? When I was little, there was an older couple who lived across the street from us and we had a mutual adoration for each other. Betty Sue would make special bar desserts, let me come play with all the toys they had for their grandkids, and in general acted like a second grandmother t

Learn how to master machine binding for a professional finish, quickly and easily!

Earlier this month I sent an email to my subscribers (aka quilters) asking for their input regarding my online quilt fabric shop. I got an excellent response from them and I'm so thankful for the insight! I'm going to share the results AND the winner of an Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter bundle! AGF Swatch Cards One of the questions I asked was if quilters are interested in purchasing Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids Swatch Cards. The fold out book holds a swatch of every si

Is this you? Are you a quilter who loves it when a quilt is perfectly balanced and uniform in color? You love it when the texture is...

Rainbows. I love them. I love them so much and for SEVERAL reasons! Enjoy a little journey through my heart and mind ... Rainbow Clouds: When I was little we would drive to see family as often as my parents' schedules and finances allowed. I can remember one specific time I was struggling with something (probably how to get along with my sisters) and I was praying to God not fully knowing or understanding if He was real or if He could even hear me. After I stared out t

T-Shirt Quilts: It's been extremely busy in my quilting office with so many quilts that I can't even tell you about! No really, I mean it. I like to call it "throwin' threads" since I'm usually covered in little pieces of thread when I come out of my office at the end of each day. They. Are. Everywhere. You should see the lint screen in our dryer! Since June I have had one customer after the next who has hired me to make surprise quilts for their beloved peeps for Christma

Sometimes a single turn of a quilt block can completely upset your layout while piecing the top together. My two most recent patterns are perfect examples of this. If you get the colors out of order in Linden's Joy or if you turn a single block incorrectly in Rhapsody, you'll be getting a lot of use out of your seam ripper. I learned about web piecing a quilt top just recently and I cannot believe how easy it makes block piecing! I mean truly, it is a game changer for me.

Connecting your quilt binding doesn't have to be so hard. This short video shows how I connect mine. View the photos below to see it all step by step, Video tutorial: How to connect quilt binding strips using the right sides together method. Step 1: Begin by giving yourself plenty of space to work between the beginning and the end of your sewn-on binding. Here I have given myself about 16" of space with plenty of length of my binding tails on both sides. Step 2: Use a left

Being a self-taught quilter is both flattering and underwhelming all at the same time. There are many tools I didn't know about and so many terms I didn't understand when I taught myself to quilt. This post focuses on the top 7 tools I use daily, other than a sewing machine of course! A Solid Cutting Mat The first several mats I owned all came from a big box store. I had Fiskars mats and they did the job just fine except for when it came to cutting large things. I found m

Why the name "moose?" I actually get this question quite a bit. I know it's not a conventional business name. Here's the story ......