Things I’ve Learned

On Doing One Thing at a Time

By Kat | Sep 24, 2024

So... way back in 2004 when I first started this business, my work activities revolved exclusively around publishing patterns... I ...

An older woman standing in front of a display of fabric.

TEN Tips for Quilt Show Attendees

By Kat | Oct 24, 2023

So.... whether you're a longtime quilter, or a weekend sewist of odds & ends, attending a premiere Quilt Show should ...

Three Ways to Streamline Your Work

By Kat | Aug 9, 2023

So.... whether you work for yourself like me, or for a large conglomerate, I figure we could ALL use a ...

Don't ruin a new day by thinking about yesterday, let it go.

Sage Advice at the Right Time

By Kat | Feb 14, 2023

So... a short time ago we revealed in a post about "our goals for 2023" how incredibly stressful this past ...

20 Ways to Maintain a Creative Lifestyle

By Kat | Sep 20, 2022

So... I get a lot of questions about creativity, mostly about where my ideas come from and what I do ...

Sewing Mantras Worth Remembering

By Kat | Jul 14, 2022

So... it's no secret that sewing is basically a result-oriented activity and for this reason its easy for those of ...

Six Reasons I LOVE to Give Handmade

By Kat | Dec 14, 2021

So… I’ve always enjoyed giving and receiving handmade gifts. When I think back on my most memorable experiences involving gifts, ...

At the Speed of Chill

By Kat | Oct 21, 2021

So....let's talk about what happens when the trade show is over! I often wish I could just set up a ...

Shipping Overseas? We’re BACK!

By Kat | Oct 11, 2021

So... it's no secret to anyone that the last 20 months have been hard as heck on small businesses and ...

The Art of the Pause

By Kat | Aug 14, 2021

So… many of you are aware of the fact that I play a clarinet in the orchestra at my church. ...