I know zippers are one of those things that make so many people nervous. The pull never wants to slide on straight, the tape twists, and it feels like you waste more time fighting with it than actually sewing. I used to avoid projects with zippers because of that. That all changed when I started using this zipper tool. It holds the pull steady so you can slide the tape in evenly, and the whole process takes seconds instead of minutes. No more crooked pulls, no more wasted zipper tape, and no mor

Learned a new trick: start with an economy block pinwheel, then cut it into 9 blocks and mix them up for a Monkey wrench with pinwheel center! So quick! I started with a 9” square, and sewed around the perimeter, then cut diagonally. Video by krysalisstudio 💕👏 #quiltblock #quiltblockpatterns #quilthack | Quilt Patterns PDF

We love exploring local quilt shops when we travel and so grateful to those who gave us great local recommendations! Today we checked out @the_quilt_corner in Morton, IL which was a lovely store with the loveliest ladies helping us shop and shop we did!! I also love seeing my friends books, patterns and fabric lines in the shops I visit! @lizataylorhandmade @mysewquiltylife | Craft with Bethany