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My #aurifilartisan Welcome Thread Box arrived! 📦🧵 Let’s open it together! Ps. Autocorrect got the best of me- it always wants to change the spelling of Aurifil! 😜

Inside is full of all @aurifilthread types they offer plus a few other threadtastic goodies! I look forward to experimenting with all of them over the next year! I have big plans for them, especially on my Baby Lock Sashiko machine and new longarm system coming from @quilt_ez . Thanks Aurifil for this wonderful opportunity 🧡.

#aurifil #aurifilthread #threadlifewithbelle #threadlife @babylocksewing #aurifilartisan2025 #whatwoulddollydo

My #aurifilartisan Welcome Thread Box arrived! 📦🧵 Let’s open it together! Ps. Autocorrect got the best of me- it always wants to change the spelling of Aurifil! 😜

Inside is full of all @aurifilthread types they offer plus a few other threadtastic goodies! I look forward to experimenting with all of them over the next year! I have big plans for them, especially on my Baby Lock Sashiko machine and new longarm system coming from @quilt_ez . Thanks Aurifil for this wonderful opportunity 🧡.

#aurifil #aurifilthread #threadlifewithbelle #threadlife @babylocksewing #aurifilartisan2025 #whatwoulddollydo

It’s June 1st yall ☀️! It’s time for our June block in our #beginnerquiltsampler series. This month we will be making the nine patch block. A super easy and common block in the Quiliverse. Check your inboxes this morning for the pattern and video tutorial. Don’t forget to post, tag me and use the hashtag #beginnerquiltsampler to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year.

*the Beginner Quilt Sampler event was only open for enrollment back in December. The full pattern will be available early next year.

#beginnerquiltblock #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #ninepatchblock

It’s June 1st yall ☀️! It’s time for our June block in our #beginnerquiltsampler series. This month we will be making the nine patch block. A super easy and common block in the Quiliverse. Check your inboxes this morning for the pattern and video tutorial. Don’t forget to post, tag me and use the hashtag #beginnerquiltsampler to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year.

*the Beginner Quilt Sampler event was only open for enrollment back in December. The full pattern will be available early next year.

#beginnerquiltblock #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #ninepatchblock

I’m beyond grateful to be part of the #aurifilartisan2025 team for the next year🎉. Thank you @aurifilthread for the opportunity and I’m excited to see all of the beautiful creations from my fellow #aurifilartisan over the next year.

I have some fun #threadtastic things planned for this year and I can’t wait to inspire you, quilty friends. 🧡

#threadlove #aurifil #makelovelythings #seamssewme #threadlifewithbelle #threadlife

I’m beyond grateful to be part of the #aurifilartisan2025 team for the next year🎉. Thank you @aurifilthread for the opportunity and I’m excited to see all of the beautiful creations from my fellow #aurifilartisan over the next year.

I have some fun #threadtastic things planned for this year and I can’t wait to inspire you, quilty friends. 🧡

#threadlove #aurifil #makelovelythings #seamssewme #threadlifewithbelle #threadlife

I can finally share the full cabinet now that my custom acrylic insert arrived! Meet the @arrowsewing Sydney XL Duel Hydraulic Lift Sewing Cabinet! 😍 It’s a dream table with all the things so no need to upgrade after this one 😮!

🔶 storage
🔶 miles of work surface
🔶 rear leaf & side leaf
🔶 tri-fold door
🔶 flip up table top
🔶 pressing mat
🔶 drawer cover ( and useful for quilting)
🔶 embroidery spool holder
🔶 removable drawer tray insert
🔶 innovative space for your embroidery arm
🔶 extra large lift opening for XL machines
🔶 powerful duel rail electric lift ( for up to 65lbs)
🔶 heavy duty locking casters
🔶 locks and keys
🔶 sewing well cover panel that let’s you maximize your usable work surface when your machine is tucked away inside the cabinet.
🔶 comes in 3 colors

This cabinet can hold it all and do it all 🙌🏻 . If you want to learn more about it comment SYDNEY and I’ll send you the details. If you get it before June 5th, you will beat the price increase. 😉

#arrowcreator #arrowsewing #arrowsewingcabinets #sewingcabinet

I can finally share the full cabinet now that my custom acrylic insert arrived! Meet the @arrowsewing Sydney XL Duel Hydraulic Lift Sewing Cabinet! 😍 It’s a dream table with all the things so no need to upgrade after this one 😮!

🔶 storage
🔶 miles of work surface
🔶 rear leaf & side leaf
🔶 tri-fold door
🔶 flip up table top
🔶 pressing mat
🔶 drawer cover ( and useful for quilting)
🔶 embroidery spool holder
🔶 removable drawer tray insert
🔶 innovative space for your embroidery arm
🔶 extra large lift opening for XL machines
🔶 powerful duel rail electric lift ( for up to 65lbs)
🔶 heavy duty locking casters
🔶 locks and keys
🔶 sewing well cover panel that let’s you maximize your usable work surface when your machine is tucked away inside the cabinet.
🔶 comes in 3 colors

This cabinet can hold it all and do it all 🙌🏻 . If you want to learn more about it comment SYDNEY and I’ll send you the details. If you get it before June 5th, you will beat the price increase. 😉

#arrowcreator #arrowsewing #arrowsewingcabinets #sewingcabinet

I taught my Easy Cathedral Window class last week for @bellepointquilters guild and these were my demo fabrics ( Blushed Houndstooth from Benartex). I finished turning my block into an envelope pillow and decided to use a decorative ivy stitch on my Juki DX4000QVP for some special quilting. Now we FINALLY have a decorative pillow to match our bedspread 😆!

Comment RIVERGLEN for a link to my pattern 🔶. It includes video tutorials to show you how to make your own pillow.

#riverglenquilt #cathedralwindowblock #cathedralwindowpillow #makelovelythings

I taught my Easy Cathedral Window class last week for @bellepointquilters guild and these were my demo fabrics ( Blushed Houndstooth from Benartex). I finished turning my block into an envelope pillow and decided to use a decorative ivy stitch on my Juki DX4000QVP for some special quilting. Now we FINALLY have a decorative pillow to match our bedspread 😆!

Comment RIVERGLEN for a link to my pattern 🔶. It includes video tutorials to show you how to make your own pillow.

#riverglenquilt #cathedralwindowblock #cathedralwindowpillow #makelovelythings

No anxiety needed to make Cathedral Windows 😉. It was so fun watching the @bellepointquilters become Cathedral Window rock stars Tuesday during my Easy Cathedral Windows class. 🔶

Have you made cathedral window quilt blocks the easy way? I teach you how in both my #riverglenquilt and #winsomewindowsquilt patterns 🧵.

#cathedralwindowblock #cathedralwindowpillow #cathedralwindowtotebag #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings

No anxiety needed to make Cathedral Windows 😉. It was so fun watching the @bellepointquilters become Cathedral Window rock stars Tuesday during my Easy Cathedral Windows class. 🔶

Have you made cathedral window quilt blocks the easy way? I teach you how in both my #riverglenquilt and #winsomewindowsquilt patterns 🧵.

#cathedralwindowblock #cathedralwindowpillow #cathedralwindowtotebag #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings

Updated- This one is for sale on my website. Want to make your own milk glass pincushion? Comment PINCUSHION and I’ll send you the link to my new video tutorial. 📍

You can use my process to make one using other containers too 😁.

#milkglasspincushion #seamssewme #tipsfrombelle #threadlifewithbelle

Updated- This one is for sale on my website. Want to make your own milk glass pincushion? Comment PINCUSHION and I’ll send you the link to my new video tutorial. 📍

You can use my process to make one using other containers too 😁.

#milkglasspincushion #seamssewme #tipsfrombelle #threadlifewithbelle

We might have had more fun than we thought 😝. My fellow @arrowsewing Arrow Sewing Creators, @theretroquilter @stringandstory and I did a little chair racing at @hhamericas quilt trade show in Chicago this week! Renee, CEO of Accuquilt, even joined in on the fun ( in the middle chair)! Did you know your Arrow Sewing Chair had these capabilities? 😂

#hhamericasfun #kidsatheart❤️ #arrowcreator #arrowsewingcreator #accuquilt #arrowsewingchair

We might have had more fun than we thought 😝. My fellow @arrowsewing Arrow Sewing Creators, @theretroquilter @stringandstory and I did a little chair racing at @hhamericas quilt trade show in Chicago this week! Renee, CEO of Accuquilt, even joined in on the fun ( in the middle chair)! Did you know your Arrow Sewing Chair had these capabilities? 😂

#hhamericasfun #kidsatheart❤️ #arrowcreator #arrowsewingcreator #accuquilt #arrowsewingchair

Thanks to all who stopped by the @craftindustryalliance booth here at H&H for my #englishpaperpiecing demo using leave in stabilizer from @thermoweb . Three people left the booth to go buy supplies to stitch some up on their flights home today 👏🏼 . As a member of the CIA, we also celebrated our 10 year anniversary and it’s all due the amazing Executive Director @abbyglassenberg 🎉. The CIA helps put on this wonderful trade show.

Thanks to all who stopped by the @craftindustryalliance booth here at H&H for my #englishpaperpiecing demo using leave in stabilizer from @thermoweb . Three people left the booth to go buy supplies to stitch some up on their flights home today 👏🏼 . As a member of the CIA, we also celebrated our 10 year anniversary and it’s all due the amazing Executive Director @abbyglassenberg 🎉. The CIA helps put on this wonderful trade show.

Wonderful viewing tonight of the new documentary The Quilters @thequiltersdoc here at H&H Americas quilting trade show in Chicago. It will be available to watch on Netflix on May 16th. It’s about the male quilters at a maximum security prison in Missouri who make quilts for foster kids and it’s quite fascinating.

This is one of two of their quilts on display here that travel with the movie screenings 🎥.

Wonderful viewing tonight of the new documentary The Quilters @thequiltersdoc here at H&H Americas quilting trade show in Chicago. It will be available to watch on Netflix on May 16th. It’s about the male quilters at a maximum security prison in Missouri who make quilts for foster kids and it’s quite fascinating.

This is one of two of their quilts on display here that travel with the movie screenings 🎥.

Join me at 10:30 on Thursday @hhamericas for a demo in the @thermoweb booth 2326 using their medium weight Fusible Interfacing on my #friendshipbloomsquilt and also grab a sample of my #jumboalphabetclips and quilting retreat information. See you soon! 🧡

#hhamericas #thermoweb #quiltingtradeshow #seamssewme #makelovelythings

Join me at 10:30 on Thursday @hhamericas for a demo in the @thermoweb booth 2326 using their medium weight Fusible Interfacing on my #friendshipbloomsquilt and also grab a sample of my #jumboalphabetclips and quilting retreat information. See you soon! 🧡

#hhamericas #thermoweb #quiltingtradeshow #seamssewme #makelovelythings

Reunited and it feels so good 👯‍♀️! Happy to be with @theretroquilter at @hhamericas quilting trade show. We kicked off the event at the Creator Party for networking and then Sample It 🛒 . We ended up only leaving with one purchase @amodexproducts stain remover! It’s our favorite. It got out a sewing machine oil stain on my dress a few weeks ago 🙌🏻.

The quilt behind us was made by the men of the @thequiltersdoc and is on display here at H&H Americas. We are thrilled to be able to watch the film screening on Thursday evening. 🎥

P.S. If you are wondering, yes that is a retro Tupperware purse she is wearing 😁. @elsiesattic_

#hhamericas #quiltingtradeshow #chicago #reunitedanditfeelssogood #quiltyfashion

Reunited and it feels so good 👯‍♀️! Happy to be with @theretroquilter at @hhamericas quilting trade show. We kicked off the event at the Creator Party for networking and then Sample It 🛒 . We ended up only leaving with one purchase @amodexproducts stain remover! It’s our favorite. It got out a sewing machine oil stain on my dress a few weeks ago 🙌🏻.

The quilt behind us was made by the men of the @thequiltersdoc and is on display here at H&H Americas. We are thrilled to be able to watch the film screening on Thursday evening. 🎥

P.S. If you are wondering, yes that is a retro Tupperware purse she is wearing 😁. @elsiesattic_

#hhamericas #quiltingtradeshow #chicago #reunitedanditfeelssogood #quiltyfashion

It’s May yall so it time for the next block in our #beginnerquiltsampler sew along! This month’s block is the #churndash block. For those who signed up back in December, make sure to check your emails ( and junk folder) for this month’s block pattern and tutorial. It was send on May 1st 🙂.

Don’t forget to tag me so I can share your block and use the hastag #beginnerquiltsampler to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year. 🧡

Ps. If you missed out on the year long sampler sew along , the full pattern will be available early next year.

#seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #beginnerquilt #easyquiltblocks

It’s May yall so it time for the next block in our #beginnerquiltsampler sew along! This month’s block is the #churndash block. For those who signed up back in December, make sure to check your emails ( and junk folder) for this month’s block pattern and tutorial. It was send on May 1st 🙂.

Don’t forget to tag me so I can share your block and use the hastag #beginnerquiltsampler to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year. 🧡

Ps. If you missed out on the year long sampler sew along , the full pattern will be available early next year.

#seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #beginnerquilt #easyquiltblocks

Ahhhhh… my custom acrylic insert from @sewsteadytables arrived for my @arrowsewing Sydney XL sewing cabinet. I’ve been using the extension table that came with my Juki DX4000 as a substitute for the last several weeks.

If you’ve ever had to sew on top of a surface ( I did for 3 years) then get a cabinet for your machine to drop down into, it’s a whole new wonderful sewing world! It’s all flush sewing 🙌🏻.

Do you sew on top of a table or have a drop down? Does it make a difference for you?

#arrowsewingcabinets #arrowcreator #juki #jukidx4000qvp #sewingcabinet

Ahhhhh… my custom acrylic insert from @sewsteadytables arrived for my @arrowsewing Sydney XL sewing cabinet. I’ve been using the extension table that came with my Juki DX4000 as a substitute for the last several weeks.

If you’ve ever had to sew on top of a surface ( I did for 3 years) then get a cabinet for your machine to drop down into, it’s a whole new wonderful sewing world! It’s all flush sewing 🙌🏻.

Do you sew on top of a table or have a drop down? Does it make a difference for you?

#arrowsewingcabinets #arrowcreator #juki #jukidx4000qvp #sewingcabinet

The Arkansas Edition #34 of @quiltfolk Magazine arrived today. I am so humbled with the 10 page article that QF writer and former Wall Street Journalist, @meg4quilts , wrote about my quilting story and adventure. The photographer, @azureeholloway , took such wonderful photos to capture it all and she was super sweet to help me feel comfortable during the shoot ( I had gained unexpected weight after my recent radical hysterectomy so I wasn’t feeling very photogenic 🫣).

I was thrilled my Quilt Con modern mini quilt swap made the back cover and the crystal fireplace and bookshelf my grandfather built made the backdrop photo for the table of contents. 🧡.

A huge thanks to all of the Quilt Folk staff for this opportunity to be featured in the best quilt magazine ( no ads) published. I can’t wait to read all of the other stories of my fellow Arkansas quilters this evening.🥰

If you would like to order a copy of Quilt Folk Arkansas Edition ( or subscribe to quarterly editions), you can use my special code they gave me to share for 20% off- BELLEQF34

#quiltfolk #quiltfolkmagazine

The Arkansas Edition #34 of @quiltfolk Magazine arrived today. I am so humbled with the 10 page article that QF writer and former Wall Street Journalist, @meg4quilts , wrote about my quilting story and adventure. The photographer, @azureeholloway , took such wonderful photos to capture it all and she was super sweet to help me feel comfortable during the shoot ( I had gained unexpected weight after my recent radical hysterectomy so I wasn’t feeling very photogenic 🫣).

I was thrilled my Quilt Con modern mini quilt swap made the back cover and the crystal fireplace and bookshelf my grandfather built made the backdrop photo for the table of contents. 🧡.

A huge thanks to all of the Quilt Folk staff for this opportunity to be featured in the best quilt magazine ( no ads) published. I can’t wait to read all of the other stories of my fellow Arkansas quilters this evening.🥰

If you would like to order a copy of Quilt Folk Arkansas Edition ( or subscribe to quarterly editions), you can use my special code they gave me to share for 20% off- BELLEQF34

#quiltfolk #quiltfolkmagazine

When you want a hand stitched look but don’t have the time to actually hand stitch…Baby Lock Sashiko. You can choose from 2-5mm stitch length and spacing. #threadlifewithbelle

#babylocksashiko #sashiko #sashikostitching #handstitchedlook

When you want a hand stitched look but don’t have the time to actually hand stitch…Baby Lock Sashiko. You can choose from 2-5mm stitch length and spacing. #threadlifewithbelle

#babylocksashiko #sashiko #sashikostitching #handstitchedlook

Let’s talk about quilty friendships👯‍♀️. Maude @theretroquilter and I first met online in a Dresden challenge event in May of 2021. She’s in Niagara Canada and I’m in Arkansas, USA… miles apart. Then we both enrolled in @quilters_candy pattern writing course that year and immediately bonded over talked business strategy, challenges and successes. And oh what a fun ride it’s been together as we’ve watched each other grow and pivot for these last 4 years.

She’s that quilty friend who’s loyal and there for you in good times and bad. She flew down to Arkansas when I relocated back here in 2023 and completely helped me unpack and set up my new studio. It took four 10 hr days! Although we only see each other at Quilting Market, Quilt Con or H&H most years ( this time it’s been 1 hr and 8 months), it feels like she lives right next door. I’m so appreciative of this Golden Girl ⭐️

Running a quilty business can be isolating and there’s so many days we need sounding boards, a cheerleader or a confidant. And some days we just need a quilty friend to vent to who understands us and all that’s involved in being a Quilterpreneur. It’s funny how she and I are so also much alike and yet different at the same time. We embrace our similarities and respect our differences.

Maude surprised me with a box of happy mail yesterday and I want to share with you what she shared with me. 🧡 She has a big heart and I can’t wait to see her in two weeks at @hhamericas trade show!

Tell me about your best quilty friend……. I love a good story. 👯‍♀️🧡👯‍♀️

#quiltybff #quiltfriends #tateromper #quiltfriendsarethebest #quilterpreneur

Let’s talk about quilty friendships👯‍♀️. Maude @theretroquilter and I first met online in a Dresden challenge event in May of 2021. She’s in Niagara Canada and I’m in Arkansas, USA… miles apart. Then we both enrolled in @quilters_candy pattern writing course that year and immediately bonded over talked business strategy, challenges and successes. And oh what a fun ride it’s been together as we’ve watched each other grow and pivot for these last 4 years.

She’s that quilty friend who’s loyal and there for you in good times and bad. She flew down to Arkansas when I relocated back here in 2023 and completely helped me unpack and set up my new studio. It took four 10 hr days! Although we only see each other at Quilting Market, Quilt Con or H&H most years ( this time it’s been 1 hr and 8 months), it feels like she lives right next door. I’m so appreciative of this Golden Girl ⭐️

Running a quilty business can be isolating and there’s so many days we need sounding boards, a cheerleader or a confidant. And some days we just need a quilty friend to vent to who understands us and all that’s involved in being a Quilterpreneur. It’s funny how she and I are so also much alike and yet different at the same time. We embrace our similarities and respect our differences.

Maude surprised me with a box of happy mail yesterday and I want to share with you what she shared with me. 🧡 She has a big heart and I can’t wait to see her in two weeks at @hhamericas trade show!

Tell me about your best quilty friend……. I love a good story. 👯‍♀️🧡👯‍♀️

#quiltybff #quiltfriends #tateromper #quiltfriendsarethebest #quilterpreneur

A friend of ours passed this past November and I offered to make memory pillow for his wife and son. I’ve made Dresdens many times but this was a first to use ties. Last night on #threadlifewithbelle , I showed my process when making the second of these pillows ( minus skipping over a step 🙈 at first).

I plan to make zip pouches out of some of the scraps for the granddaughters but will definitely use interfacing to stabilize the thin silk.

Have you made a memory pillow out of ties before? What did you think about working with silk and polyesters? 🤪

PS. I’m going to ask her the story about the cat tie😉

#memorypillows #tiepillows #dresdenpillow #dresdenquiltblock

A friend of ours passed this past November and I offered to make memory pillow for his wife and son. I’ve made Dresdens many times but this was a first to use ties. Last night on #threadlifewithbelle , I showed my process when making the second of these pillows ( minus skipping over a step 🙈 at first).

I plan to make zip pouches out of some of the scraps for the granddaughters but will definitely use interfacing to stabilize the thin silk.

Have you made a memory pillow out of ties before? What did you think about working with silk and polyesters? 🤪

PS. I’m going to ask her the story about the cat tie😉

#memorypillows #tiepillows #dresdenpillow #dresdenquiltblock

One of my favorite rulers is the Bloc Loc ruler for trimming my HST’s. What’s your preferred way to trim?

#tipsfrombelle #quiltingtips #quiltingruler #havelssewing #bloclocruler #sewtites

One of my favorite rulers is the Bloc Loc ruler for trimming my HST’s. What’s your preferred way to trim?

#tipsfrombelle #quiltingtips #quiltingruler #havelssewing #bloclocruler #sewtites

How was your Sunday? I spent the afternoon stitching up my pinwheel blocks for a #lovelypinwheelsquilt I’m donating to my local advocacy center in recognition of #nationalchildabusepreventionmonth 💙.

If you missed it, quilters from around the country are making these two blocks to send to me to make community quilts for kids throughout the year. Some are making the full quilt to donate to their local CAC.

I can’t wait to see everyone’s blocks! Want to join us? Comment FOR KIDS for the link to the FREE event!

#pinwheelsforkids #pinwheelsforprevention #lovelypinwheelsquilt #seamssewmepatterns #seamssewme #threadlifewithbelle #charityquilt

How was your Sunday? I spent the afternoon stitching up my pinwheel blocks for a #lovelypinwheelsquilt I’m donating to my local advocacy center in recognition of #nationalchildabusepreventionmonth 💙.

If you missed it, quilters from around the country are making these two blocks to send to me to make community quilts for kids throughout the year. Some are making the full quilt to donate to their local CAC.

I can’t wait to see everyone’s blocks! Want to join us? Comment FOR KIDS for the link to the FREE event!

#pinwheelsforkids #pinwheelsforprevention #lovelypinwheelsquilt #seamssewmepatterns #seamssewme #threadlifewithbelle #charityquilt

If this was ‘really’ available……

✨ Meet the “Belle of Seams Sew Me” action figure! ✂️A perfect blend of fun and cuteness for any quilting enthusiast! This adorable figure is dressed in a Thread Life With Belle t-shirt and comes with all the essentials—an Oliso iron, Juki sewing machine, and a stack of beautiful Benartex fabrics! ✨

Perfect for showcasing your passion for quilting this cute collectible is ready to inspire creativity in any craft space. 🧵💕

Who’s ready to add a little charm to their studio? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#SewingLife #FabricDesign #QuiltDesigner #BelleOfSeamsSewMe #sewingjoy #SewingToys #aidoll #juki #oliso

If this was ‘really’ available……

✨ Meet the “Belle of Seams Sew Me” action figure! ✂️A perfect blend of fun and cuteness for any quilting enthusiast! This adorable figure is dressed in a Thread Life With Belle t-shirt and comes with all the essentials—an Oliso iron, Juki sewing machine, and a stack of beautiful Benartex fabrics! ✨

Perfect for showcasing your passion for quilting this cute collectible is ready to inspire creativity in any craft space. 🧵💕

Who’s ready to add a little charm to their studio? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#SewingLife #FabricDesign #QuiltDesigner #BelleOfSeamsSewMe #sewingjoy #SewingToys #aidoll #juki #oliso

Want to make these two pinwheel blocks with me to create community quilts for April’s Child Abuse Prevention month? I designed this pattern in recognition of this special month a few years ago.

Comment PINWHEEL to join me live tomorrow on my Thread Life with Belle YT channel where we can make them together. I’ll also be giving away the pattern if you want to make the full child size quilt or you can just sent me your two blocks and I’ll sew them up to donate to my local Children’s Advocacy Center throughout the year.

Can’t make the live? No problem, you can always watch the recording 🙂

#lovelypinwheelsquilt #seamssewmepatterns #threadlifewithbelle

Want to make these two pinwheel blocks with me to create community quilts for April’s Child Abuse Prevention month? I designed this pattern in recognition of this special month a few years ago.

Comment PINWHEEL to join me live tomorrow on my Thread Life with Belle YT channel where we can make them together. I’ll also be giving away the pattern if you want to make the full child size quilt or you can just sent me your two blocks and I’ll sew them up to donate to my local Children’s Advocacy Center throughout the year.

Can’t make the live? No problem, you can always watch the recording 🙂

#lovelypinwheelsquilt #seamssewmepatterns #threadlifewithbelle

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A few years ago, I launched my #lovelypinwheelsquilt pattern in recognition of this special awareness month due to being a former social worker in my 20’s and still doing some consulting work with Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the country with my other business.

Each April I encourage guilds & quilters to make a child size Lovely Pinwheels quilt and donate it to their local Child Advocacy Center or other child abuse serving organization. I’ll be giving away the pattern Live on YouTube via a download link for you to use if you want to make the full quilt.

This year I invite you to join me LIVE on my Thread Life With Belle YouTube Channel tomorrow Friday April 11th at 1pm CST to make the two different pinwheel blocks together from your scraps/stash.

Comment PINWHEEL for the link to the YouTube live.

If you don’t want to make the full quilt, you can send me your two blocks and I’ll create scrappy community quilt versions from all of your blocks to donate to my local Child Advocacy Center throughout the year!

Just pop them in the mail to me at:

Belle Brunner/Seams Sew Me
P.O. Box 7
Mount Ida, Arkansas 71957

Ps. Can’t make the live? You can always watch the recording 🙂.

#nationalchildabusepreventionmonth #pinwheelsforkids #seamssewmepatterns #youtubelivestream #pinwheelblock #threadlifewithbelle

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A few years ago, I launched my #lovelypinwheelsquilt pattern in recognition of this special awareness month due to being a former social worker in my 20’s and still doing some consulting work with Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the country with my other business.

Each April I encourage guilds & quilters to make a child size Lovely Pinwheels quilt and donate it to their local Child Advocacy Center or other child abuse serving organization. I’ll be giving away the pattern Live on YouTube via a download link for you to use if you want to make the full quilt.

This year I invite you to join me LIVE on my Thread Life With Belle YouTube Channel tomorrow Friday April 11th at 1pm CST to make the two different pinwheel blocks together from your scraps/stash.

Comment PINWHEEL for the link to the YouTube live.

If you don’t want to make the full quilt, you can send me your two blocks and I’ll create scrappy community quilt versions from all of your blocks to donate to my local Child Advocacy Center throughout the year!

Just pop them in the mail to me at:

Belle Brunner/Seams Sew Me
P.O. Box 7
Mount Ida, Arkansas 71957

Ps. Can’t make the live? You can always watch the recording 🙂.

#nationalchildabusepreventionmonth #pinwheelsforkids #seamssewmepatterns #youtubelivestream #pinwheelblock #threadlifewithbelle

My favorite part of finishing a quilt top is when the sunshine creates ‘stain glass fabric’ 🥰. Thankful the sun came out finally to get a few pictures of my #friendshipbloomsquilt before quilting it.

Fabrics: Blushed Houndstooth from @benartex_fabrics

Pattern: Friendship Blooms by yours truly 🌸 Comment BLOOMS for the pattern link.

#springquilt #benartex #stainglassquilt #flowerquilt #makelovelythings #seamssewmepatterns

My favorite part of finishing a quilt top is when the sunshine creates ‘stain glass fabric’ 🥰. Thankful the sun came out finally to get a few pictures of my #friendshipbloomsquilt before quilting it.

Fabrics: Blushed Houndstooth from @benartex_fabrics

Pattern: Friendship Blooms by yours truly 🌸 Comment BLOOMS for the pattern link.

#springquilt #benartex #stainglassquilt #flowerquilt #makelovelythings #seamssewmepatterns

Finally finished up all of my scrappy #friendshipbloomsquilt blocks yesterday 🙌🏻. I used @benartex_fabrics Blushed Houndstooth fat quarters to give it some texture. This is the small lap/ square version ( comes in 3 other sizes). Now to sew on the sashing, cornerstones and borders! Thanks to those of you who came for my first YouTube live on Friday where I showed you how to make the block and appliquéd flower 🌸.

Comment BLOOMS for the link to pattern.

#seamssewmepatterns #appliqué #flowerquilts #makelovelythings #benartex

Finally finished up all of my scrappy #friendshipbloomsquilt blocks yesterday 🙌🏻. I used @benartex_fabrics Blushed Houndstooth fat quarters to give it some texture. This is the small lap/ square version ( comes in 3 other sizes). Now to sew on the sashing, cornerstones and borders! Thanks to those of you who came for my first YouTube live on Friday where I showed you how to make the block and appliquéd flower 🌸.

Comment BLOOMS for the link to pattern.

#seamssewmepatterns #appliqué #flowerquilts #makelovelythings #benartex

Join me tomorrow Friday April 4th at 1p CST as I launch my new Thread Life With Belle YouTube channel 🧵 🔔! I’ll be be doing a test run of my new live show ( 5 camera views 🤪) while making a Friendship Blooms block. I’ll show you how easy it is to use @thermoweb Heat & Bond fusible interfacing to appliqué a cute flower to the block!

Stick around until the end for a giveaway sponsored by ThermoWeb where one subscriber will win 2 yards of medium fusible interfacing plus one of my #friendshipbloomsquilt pattern so you can make your own quilt! 🎉

Comment YOUTUBE for the link to the live show. Don’t forget to click the bell 🔔 so you will get a reminder alert when the show is starting. I’d love to have you join me to give it all a test run 🧡. #threadlifewithbelle

#bellesonyoutube #makelovelythings #seamssewme #tipsfrombelle

Join me tomorrow Friday April 4th at 1p CST as I launch my new Thread Life With Belle YouTube channel 🧵 🔔! I’ll be be doing a test run of my new live show ( 5 camera views 🤪) while making a Friendship Blooms block. I’ll show you how easy it is to use @thermoweb Heat & Bond fusible interfacing to appliqué a cute flower to the block!

Stick around until the end for a giveaway sponsored by ThermoWeb where one subscriber will win 2 yards of medium fusible interfacing plus one of my #friendshipbloomsquilt pattern so you can make your own quilt! 🎉

Comment YOUTUBE for the link to the live show. Don’t forget to click the bell 🔔 so you will get a reminder alert when the show is starting. I’d love to have you join me to give it all a test run 🧡. #threadlifewithbelle

#bellesonyoutube #makelovelythings #seamssewme #tipsfrombelle

The Quilt Folk Arkansas edition is now available in the Quiltiverse as of yesterday. I’m happy to share with you some the photos they took while here back in snowy January capturing my quilt story. They spent time on our family property where our quilting retreat center is located and then back to my home and studio for most of the day. @azureeholloway is a wonderful photographer and made me so comfortable as well as her partner & stylist @trevorholloway who took amazing drone footage of our bluffs. They felt like family. I also very much enjoyed working with the editor @missbmarie24 and the journalist who wrote my story @meg4quilts . They are all truly lovely lovely people. 🧡

I was so honored to represent our sweet rural Montgomery County in the Ouachita National Forest in this edition and was so happy to share our slice of paradise with them and now with all of you. Thanks to all of my quilty friends, industry partners, customers and follower for your support along my journey. 🙏

I hope you enjoy your April edition when it arrives- I haven’t seen it yet so I’m anxiously waiting too 🧡.

P.S Use the code BelleQF34 for 20% off your copy or annual subscription. Quilt Folk is truly a class act journal ( no ads). ☺️

#quiltfolk #QuiltfolkArkansas #QuiltfolkAR #ArkansasQuilter #ArkansasQuilters #myquiltfolk
#quiltfolkmagazine #quiltmagazine #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quilting #quiltcommunity
#quiltypleasure #armchairtravel #seamssewme #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #seamssewmeretreats #quiltretreats #arkansas #ouachitanationalforest #montgomerycountyar #ouachitariver #riverglenrentals

The Quilt Folk Arkansas edition is now available in the Quiltiverse as of yesterday. I’m happy to share with you some the photos they took while here back in snowy January capturing my quilt story. They spent time on our family property where our quilting retreat center is located and then back to my home and studio for most of the day. @azureeholloway is a wonderful photographer and made me so comfortable as well as her partner & stylist @trevorholloway who took amazing drone footage of our bluffs. They felt like family. I also very much enjoyed working with the editor @missbmarie24 and the journalist who wrote my story @meg4quilts . They are all truly lovely lovely people. 🧡

I was so honored to represent our sweet rural Montgomery County in the Ouachita National Forest in this edition and was so happy to share our slice of paradise with them and now with all of you. Thanks to all of my quilty friends, industry partners, customers and follower for your support along my journey. 🙏

I hope you enjoy your April edition when it arrives- I haven’t seen it yet so I’m anxiously waiting too 🧡.

P.S Use the code BelleQF34 for 20% off your copy or annual subscription. Quilt Folk is truly a class act journal ( no ads). ☺️

#quiltfolk #QuiltfolkArkansas #QuiltfolkAR #ArkansasQuilter #ArkansasQuilters #myquiltfolk
#quiltfolkmagazine #quiltmagazine #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quilting #quiltcommunity
#quiltypleasure #armchairtravel #seamssewme #seamssewmepatterns #makelovelythings #seamssewmeretreats #quiltretreats #arkansas #ouachitanationalforest #montgomerycountyar #ouachitariver #riverglenrentals

It’s April so you know what that means! It’s time for a new block in our 2025 #beginnerquiltsampler series. This month we will make the #spoolquiltblock 🧵. For those who signed up back in December, check your email this morning for the pattern and video tutorial. Missed out? No worries, the full 12 block sampler pattern will release in January of 2026.

Do forget to tag me on social media and use the hashtag #beginnerquiltsampler for a chance to win prizes at the end of the year when we are all finished ✅.

#seamssewmepatterns #beginnerquiltblocks #blockofthemonthquilt

It’s April so you know what that means! It’s time for a new block in our 2025 #beginnerquiltsampler series. This month we will make the #spoolquiltblock 🧵. For those who signed up back in December, check your email this morning for the pattern and video tutorial. Missed out? No worries, the full 12 block sampler pattern will release in January of 2026.

Do forget to tag me on social media and use the hashtag #beginnerquiltsampler for a chance to win prizes at the end of the year when we are all finished ✅.

#seamssewmepatterns #beginnerquiltblocks #blockofthemonthquilt

Happy April 1st! I’m excited to announce I’m launching my new YouTube channel, Thread Life With Belle, this Friday April 4th at 1p CST 📣🧵🔔.

It’s been in the works for several months and quilt husband and I finally got all of the equipment set up ( 5 camera views!) and I’m ready to have you over to my studio weekly! I could use your help in testing out the channel on Friday ( while I make a Friendship Blooms block) so if you are free, I’d love you to join me. 🧡 I’ll be doing a giveaway for those who stay til the end 😉.

Comment YOUTUBE and I’ll send you the link. Don’t forget to subscribe while you are there so you get notified when I go live each week ( 3x) 🙈.

Ps. Like my new Thread Life With Belle jingle? 🎶

#threadlifewithbelle #newyoutubechannel #seamssewme #livewithbelle

Happy April 1st! I’m excited to announce I’m launching my new YouTube channel, Thread Life With Belle, this Friday April 4th at 1p CST 📣🧵🔔.

It’s been in the works for several months and quilt husband and I finally got all of the equipment set up ( 5 camera views!) and I’m ready to have you over to my studio weekly! I could use your help in testing out the channel on Friday ( while I make a Friendship Blooms block) so if you are free, I’d love you to join me. 🧡 I’ll be doing a giveaway for those who stay til the end 😉.

Comment YOUTUBE and I’ll send you the link. Don’t forget to subscribe while you are there so you get notified when I go live each week ( 3x) 🙈.

Ps. Like my new Thread Life With Belle jingle? 🎶

#threadlifewithbelle #newyoutubechannel #seamssewme #livewithbelle

I enjoyed being a guest on Sam Hunters @revcraftbiz podcast this month talking about some of the hard things quilt guilds have to assess and overcome at times. I share my experience in working with them through the consulting arm of my business ( my other non-quilting business is providing leadership and other consulting services for various nonprofits throughout the country).

Sam has some episodes with interesting topics so go give her podcast a listen 👂🎙️.

#revcraftbizpodcast #quiltingpodcasts #quiltguilds

I enjoyed being a guest on Sam Hunters @revcraftbiz podcast this month talking about some of the hard things quilt guilds have to assess and overcome at times. I share my experience in working with them through the consulting arm of my business ( my other non-quilting business is providing leadership and other consulting services for various nonprofits throughout the country).

Sam has some episodes with interesting topics so go give her podcast a listen 👂🎙️.

#revcraftbizpodcast #quiltingpodcasts #quiltguilds

Have you ever wanted to make bunting for a special occasion and needed one super fast? This bunting die ( also called pennant die) from @accuquilt came in super handy to make a welcome banner for a recent group of ladies who rented our retreat center for four days! Each group gets a special bunting banner that I’ll hang up each time they come back 🧡 .

There are three shapes to choose from on one die! Comment BUNTING for the link to the die 🚩and I’ll DM it to you!

#quiltbunting #accuquilt #buntingbanner #quiltretreatbanner #seamssewmeretreats

Have you ever wanted to make bunting for a special occasion and needed one super fast? This bunting die ( also called pennant die) from @accuquilt came in super handy to make a welcome banner for a recent group of ladies who rented our retreat center for four days! Each group gets a special bunting banner that I’ll hang up each time they come back 🧡 .

There are three shapes to choose from on one die! Comment BUNTING for the link to the die 🚩and I’ll DM it to you!

#quiltbunting #accuquilt #buntingbanner #quiltretreatbanner #seamssewmeretreats

Oh happy day 😃! A few weeks ago I got a new sewing machine ( Juki DX4000 QVP Expert Edition) which means I needed a new XL sewing cabinet since this is a larger computerized machine. My other Juki TL is in the Eleanor table from @arrowsewing . My friends from Arrow sent me this beautiful Sydney Lite XL Duel Electric Rail Sewing cabinet and it just arrived via freight from @odfl 🚚 ( shout out to Kenny the helpful driver) today!

Quilt husband and I will put it together this weekend so stay tuned for the full reveal 👀!

#arrowsewingcabinets #sydneylitesewingcabinet #sewingcabinet

Oh happy day 😃! A few weeks ago I got a new sewing machine ( Juki DX4000 QVP Expert Edition) which means I needed a new XL sewing cabinet since this is a larger computerized machine. My other Juki TL is in the Eleanor table from @arrowsewing . My friends from Arrow sent me this beautiful Sydney Lite XL Duel Electric Rail Sewing cabinet and it just arrived via freight from @odfl 🚚 ( shout out to Kenny the helpful driver) today!

Quilt husband and I will put it together this weekend so stay tuned for the full reveal 👀!

#arrowsewingcabinets #sydneylitesewingcabinet #sewingcabinet

Happy Anniversary to us today ��💞👰‍♀️🤵🏼. We are sneaking away for a few days to celebrate.

Behind the scenes, Quilt Husband makes all of the IT logistic so much easier for Seams Sew Me 🙏. Grateful for all of his support as I grow my business!

Happy Anniversary to us today 💞👰‍♀️🤵🏼. We are sneaking away for a few days to celebrate.

Behind the scenes, Quilt Husband makes all of the IT logistic so much easier for Seams Sew Me 🙏. Grateful for all of his support as I grow my business!

Are you as happy as I am that March is the month of Spring 🌷? I always hang a seasonal ( spring, summer, fall and winter) wall quilt on our porch the beginning of each season. It was time to take down my snowflake and swap it for my #prettytulipwallquilt I made a few years ago. Have you made a tulip block before? Comment TULIP for the link to my pattern

Ps. It comes with a video tutorial 😉

#seamssewmepatterns #springquilt #quiltwallhanging #tulipquilt

Are you as happy as I am that March is the month of Spring 🌷? I always hang a seasonal ( spring, summer, fall and winter) wall quilt on our porch the beginning of each season. It was time to take down my snowflake and swap it for my #prettytulipwallquilt I made a few years ago. Have you made a tulip block before? Comment TULIP for the link to my pattern

Ps. It comes with a video tutorial 😉

#seamssewmepatterns #springquilt #quiltwallhanging #tulipquilt

So many choices of fat quarters to choose from in the #blushedhoundstoothfabric from @benartex_fabrics 🤪. I am going to use all but the purple and very light fabrics. They sent me this box last year when I was a #benartexambassador2024 and I finally decided they would be perfect for a scrappy #friendshipbloomsquilt 🌸 for @hhamericas in May. I’m going to make a tote as well 😉. Do you like to make quilts from your fat quarter stash?

Oh and if you need my Jumbo Alphabet Clips to label your fabrics, comment CLIPS for the link 🔤.

Pattern available on my website 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #scrappyquilt #fatquarterquilt #fabriclove #benartex

So many choices of fat quarters to choose from in the #blushedhoundstoothfabric from @benartex_fabrics 🤪. I am going to use all but the purple and very light fabrics. They sent me this box last year when I was a #benartexambassador2024 and I finally decided they would be perfect for a scrappy #friendshipbloomsquilt 🌸 for @hhamericas in May. I’m going to make a tote as well 😉. Do you like to make quilts from your fat quarter stash?

Oh and if you need my Jumbo Alphabet Clips to label your fabrics, comment CLIPS for the link 🔤.

Pattern available on my website 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #scrappyquilt #fatquarterquilt #fabriclove #benartex

What is it about freshly cut, stacked and organized fabrics when starting a new quilt? 🤩 I’m starting a scrappy version of my #friendshipbloomsquilt for @hhamericas in May. I’ve had a Fat Quarter Box of #blushedhoundstoothfabric from @benartex_fabrics since early last year and I knew these would be perfect to finally use for this pattern. Did you know that Benartex has numerous ‘basics’ collections like this? When you want to use a solid but want some texture to it, using one of their basics is the way to go 🙌🏻.

Quilt Pattern: #friendshipbloomsquilt by me
Fabrics: #blushedhoundstoothfabric by Benartex
Alphabet Clips: for sale in my shop- comment CLIPS for the link. 🔤

#scrappyquilt #fatquarterfriendly #scraptacular #fabriclove

What is it about freshly cut, stacked and organized fabrics when starting a new quilt? 🤩 I’m starting a scrappy version of my #friendshipbloomsquilt for @hhamericas in May. I’ve had a Fat Quarter Box of #blushedhoundstoothfabric from @benartex_fabrics since early last year and I knew these would be perfect to finally use for this pattern. Did you know that Benartex has numerous ‘basics’ collections like this? When you want to use a solid but want some texture to it, using one of their basics is the way to go 🙌🏻.

Quilt Pattern: #friendshipbloomsquilt by me
Fabrics: #blushedhoundstoothfabric by Benartex
Alphabet Clips: for sale in my shop- comment CLIPS for the link. 🔤

#scrappyquilt #fatquarterfriendly #scraptacular #fabriclove

Let talk quilty hair accessories! My friends at @heyricochet launched these clips right before Quilt Con but mine didn’t arrive in time so I’m sporting it around here in my studio 😉. They come in various colors and quilt blocks and are so stinking cute! 🤩 Bonus- she handmakes them!! Mine is the size small.

Are you a clip girl too?? I can’t stand my hair in my face 🙈.

#quiltyhairclips #heyricochet #quiltblockchairclips #quiltlife

Let talk quilty hair accessories! My friends at @heyricochet launched these clips right before Quilt Con but mine didn’t arrive in time so I’m sporting it around here in my studio 😉. They come in various colors and quilt blocks and are so stinking cute! 🤩 Bonus- she handmakes them!! Mine is the size small.

Are you a clip girl too?? I can’t stand my hair in my face 🙈.

#quiltyhairclips #heyricochet #quiltblockchairclips #quiltlife

My friends at @novodonquilting sent me their new XL 💯 Merino Wool Pressing Mat to try out! And boy was it time for a new one 😣. Their mat is thicker than my last one and this one doesn’t have an icky strong smell 👃. It definitely keeps in the heat which is vital for the flattest seams.

I LOVED that I was able to custom cut mine down a bit to fit my pressing station perfectly 🙌🏻. They have this XL size 22x60 or 17x 13.5.

Comment WOOL for the link 🐑

#pressingmatters #pressingstation #novodon #novodonquilting #tipsfrombelle #woolpressingmat

My friends at @novodonquilting sent me their new XL 💯 Merino Wool Pressing Mat to try out! And boy was it time for a new one 😣. Their mat is thicker than my last one and this one doesn’t have an icky strong smell 👃. It definitely keeps in the heat which is vital for the flattest seams.

I LOVED that I was able to custom cut mine down a bit to fit my pressing station perfectly 🙌🏻. They have this XL size 22x60 or 17x 13.5.

Comment WOOL for the link 🐑

#pressingmatters #pressingstation #novodon #novodonquilting #tipsfrombelle #woolpressingmat

Join me next week for the best virtual quilt show of the year- SMP @sewingmachinesplusdotcom Quilt Fest!! I’ll be doing King Quilter demos on Monday and Tuesday and then a 30 min class on Wednesday showing how to make my #friendshipbloomsquilt appliqué flower using @thermoweb Heat & Bond 🌸. There are amazing giveaway all week plus a virtual quilt show. If you have been thinking about a new machine, Blaine runs the best deals of the year during Virtual Quilt Fest! 😉

#virtualquiltfest #sewingmachinesplus

Join me next week for the best virtual quilt show of the year- SMP @sewingmachinesplusdotcom Quilt Fest!! I’ll be doing King Quilter demos on Monday and Tuesday and then a 30 min class on Wednesday showing how to make my #friendshipbloomsquilt appliqué flower using @thermoweb Heat & Bond 🌸. There are amazing giveaway all week plus a virtual quilt show. If you have been thinking about a new machine, Blaine runs the best deals of the year during Virtual Quilt Fest! 😉

#virtualquiltfest #sewingmachinesplus

I’m a fan of @yazziicraft bags for my quilting projects 🙌🏻. Well guess what, this Yazzii Quilt Block Bag Carrying Case (CA371), also will hold your @sewtites Magnetic Rotating Cutting Mat and boosters! It’s a great way to store and carry the cutting mat to retreats 👏🏼.

Comment YAZZII for the link to the bag! 🧡

Ps. Did you know as a group coordinator who books your retreat here at my retreat center, you get one of these bags for free? 😊

#yazziicraftbags #yazzii #sewtites #quiltretreat #tipsfrombelle #seamssewmeretreats

I’m a fan of @yazziicraft bags for my quilting projects 🙌🏻. Well guess what, this Yazzii Quilt Block Bag Carrying Case (CA371), also will hold your @sewtites Magnetic Rotating Cutting Mat and boosters! It’s a great way to store and carry the cutting mat to retreats 👏🏼.

Comment YAZZII for the link to the bag! 🧡

Ps. Did you know as a group coordinator who books your retreat here at my retreat center, you get one of these bags for free? 😊

#yazziicraftbags #yazzii #sewtites #quiltretreat #tipsfrombelle #seamssewmeretreats

Podcast episode drop 🎙️. I enjoyed chatting with @huntersds Sam Hunter of @revcraftbiz about a few quilty topics- why I created a workshop for those with questions about pattern testing and how I work with quilt guilds who are experiencing challenges.

If you haven’t heard of her podcast, pop on over to her show and take a listen. 🎧

#revcraftbizpodcast #quiltpodcast

Podcast episode drop 🎙️. I enjoyed chatting with @huntersds Sam Hunter of @revcraftbiz about a few quilty topics- why I created a workshop for those with questions about pattern testing and how I work with quilt guilds who are experiencing challenges.

If you haven’t heard of her podcast, pop on over to her show and take a listen. 🎧

#revcraftbizpodcast #quiltpodcast

#igquiltfest2025 My sewing machines and sewing space 🧵. When I first started quilting, I used a small second bedroom in our old home and my first machine was a 1967 mint green Jamome. We make do with we have depending on circumstances right?

Then when we relocated back to the county I grew up in, in the summer of 23’, my father converted an old 700sq ft RV garage on the property into my current studio/office. It took him and his helper 3 months in the heat of summer 🥵. I never imagined having such a wonderful space and am so grateful 🧡.

Now I sew on two JUKI’s ( one just arrive so not in photos yet), a travel/teaching Jamone, a Baby Lock Sashiko, a Singer Featherweight ( for travel), a Brother Embroidery machine and a sit down King Quilter 2 longarm. 🤪

Needless to say, the studio is now fully insured 😮‍💨.

Ps. I was tickled that Quilt Folk magazine came in January to photograph my space for the upcoming April edition 📖 📸.

#studio #quiltstudio #sewingmachines #juki #kingquilter2 #babylocksashiko #studiotour #whereimakethings #quilter @igquiltfest

#igquiltfest2025 My sewing machines and sewing space 🧵. When I first started quilting, I used a small second bedroom in our old home and my first machine was a 1967 mint green Jamome. We make do with we have depending on circumstances right?

Then when we relocated back to the county I grew up in, in the summer of 23’, my father converted an old 700sq ft RV garage on the property into my current studio/office. It took him and his helper 3 months in the heat of summer 🥵. I never imagined having such a wonderful space and am so grateful 🧡.

Now I sew on two JUKI’s ( one just arrive so not in photos yet), a travel/teaching Jamone, a Baby Lock Sashiko, a Singer Featherweight ( for travel), a Brother Embroidery machine and a sit down King Quilter 2 longarm. 🤪

Needless to say, the studio is now fully insured 😮‍💨.

Ps. I was tickled that Quilt Folk magazine came in January to photograph my space for the upcoming April edition 📖 📸.

#studio #quiltstudio #sewingmachines #juki #kingquilter2 #babylocksashiko #studiotour #whereimakethings #quilter @igquiltfest

Coming in hot for #igquiltfest2025 🧵! Hi 👋🏻 yall, I’m Belle ( a nickname my husband gave me when we were dating ( short for Southernbelle). I’ve lived all over the US but recently settled back down in the rural county where I grew up in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. I started quilting in 2020 as a pandemic quilter, became a quilt pattern designer in 2021, just started designing fabrics for @benartex_fabrics late last year ( first collection comes out at Quilt Market) and have a #quiltpatterntester workshop. I also do consulting with quilt guilds who are having challenges. Lastly, run a new quilting retreat center with help from my father and husband here on 45 acres of family property. It’s also an Airbnb.

Here’s a few fun facts about me ( photos for fun):➡️

1) I don’t sew garments (yet) but my quilty bff @theretroquilter made me this cute #tateromper out of a vintage sheet I sent her. 👯‍♀️🧡

2) The hobby I had before quilting was dumpster diving for granite to make charcuterie board to sell.

3) My husband is my biggest fan of my quilty business and my best friend ( he’s 5 years younger than me 😉) . I use to straighten my hair 🤪. I wish I looked that young and skinny again 🙃. Thx menopause 😕

4) I enjoy baking berry pies for others 🥧 , especially for my sweet Dad ( who is also my cheerleader) and retreaters.

5) I love to dance but rarely have opportunities to do so now. 💃

6) This was my first quilt & I didn’t know there was such a thing as a pattern to follow. I didn’t have enough charm squares so I cut up strips to add borders to make the quilt big enough to actually use. All of it came from eBay and FB marketplace.

7) I love sloths 🦥 and cried the first time one ‘ held me’ in Roatan Honduras. 😭.

8) I’m a former social worker and worked with child and adult survivors of abuse for 10 years. 💙 Now I own my own business as a nonprofit consultant and facilitator.

9) My first published pattern was my #quiltjournalcover pattern. 📖 Now I have 13 patterns. 🧵

10). I turn 50 in April 🤪

Anything come as a surprise? Tell me a fun fact about you 🌸!

#igquiltfest2025 @igquiltfest #quilterforlife @marchmeetthemaker

Coming in hot for #igquiltfest2025 🧵! Hi 👋🏻 yall, I’m Belle ( a nickname my husband gave me when we were dating ( short for Southernbelle). I’ve lived all over the US but recently settled back down in the rural county where I grew up in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. I started quilting in 2020 as a pandemic quilter, became a quilt pattern designer in 2021, just started designing fabrics for @benartex_fabrics late last year ( first collection comes out at Quilt Market) and have a #quiltpatterntester workshop. I also do consulting with quilt guilds who are having challenges. Lastly, run a new quilting retreat center with help from my father and husband here on 45 acres of family property. It’s also an Airbnb.

Here’s a few fun facts about me ( photos for fun):➡️

1) I don’t sew garments (yet) but my quilty bff @theretroquilter made me this cute #tateromper out of a vintage sheet I sent her. 👯‍♀️🧡

2) The hobby I had before quilting was dumpster diving for granite to make charcuterie board to sell.

3) My husband is my biggest fan of my quilty business and my best friend ( he’s 5 years younger than me 😉) . I use to straighten my hair 🤪. I wish I looked that young and skinny again 🙃. Thx menopause 😕

4) I enjoy baking berry pies for others 🥧 , especially for my sweet Dad ( who is also my cheerleader) and retreaters.

5) I love to dance but rarely have opportunities to do so now. 💃

6) This was my first quilt & I didn’t know there was such a thing as a pattern to follow. I didn’t have enough charm squares so I cut up strips to add borders to make the quilt big enough to actually use. All of it came from eBay and FB marketplace.

7) I love sloths 🦥 and cried the first time one ‘ held me’ in Roatan Honduras. 😭.

8) I’m a former social worker and worked with child and adult survivors of abuse for 10 years. 💙 Now I own my own business as a nonprofit consultant and facilitator.

9) My first published pattern was my #quiltjournalcover pattern. 📖 Now I have 13 patterns. 🧵

10). I turn 50 in April 🤪

Anything come as a surprise? Tell me a fun fact about you 🌸!

#igquiltfest2025 @igquiltfest #quilterforlife @marchmeetthemaker

How are you doing so far in the #beginnerquiltsampler series? We are now into March and you have two blocks under your belt. Good job for all of my newbies 👏🏼. Don’t forget to snap a pic of yours and tag me to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year. Keep it up- I believe in you 🧡.

#newquilter #beginnerquilter #seamssewmepatterns #benartex

How are you doing so far in the #beginnerquiltsampler series? We are now into March and you have two blocks under your belt. Good job for all of my newbies 👏🏼. Don’t forget to snap a pic of yours and tag me to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year. Keep it up- I believe in you 🧡.

#newquilter #beginnerquilter #seamssewmepatterns #benartex

It’s March 1st so you know what that means! It’s time for our next block in the #beginnerquiltsampler series 🙌🏻. For those who signed up back in December, check your email for the pattern and video tutorial 📧. Don’t forget to snap a pix, post and tag me before the end of the month to be entered to win prizes at the end of the year 🎁. If you missed out on signing up, pattern will be available in January 2026.

Swipe to see mine ➡️
Fabrics: Superior Solids by @benartex_fabrics

#seamssewmepatterns #beginnerquiltblock #pinwheelblock #samplerquilt

It’s March 1st so you know what that means! It’s time for our next block in the #beginnerquiltsampler series 🙌🏻. For those who signed up back in December, check your email for the pattern and video tutorial 📧. Don’t forget to snap a pix, post and tag me before the end of the month to be entered to win prizes at the end of the year 🎁. If you missed out on signing up, pattern will be available in January 2026.

Swipe to see mine ➡️
Fabrics: Superior Solids by @benartex_fabrics

#seamssewmepatterns #beginnerquiltblock #pinwheelblock #samplerquilt

That’s a wrap for the launch of my new #friendshipbloomsquilt pattern 🌸! All of the testers version were so fun and it was a treat to be able to share it at #quiltcon in the @benartex_fabrics booth this past weekend. Thanks to all of you who ordered it and show it some love during my demo of the little appliqué flower 🌸🙏.

In the next few days, I’ll be starting a scrappy version using Benartex Blushed Houndstooth collection. If you haven’t seen that basics collection, you’re gonna love it! 🌸 That version will be at @hhamericas in Chicago in May 🙂.

@themqg #seamssewmepatterns #seamssewme #benartex #makelovelythings

That’s a wrap for the launch of my new #friendshipbloomsquilt pattern 🌸! All of the testers version were so fun and it was a treat to be able to share it at #quiltcon in the @benartex_fabrics booth this past weekend. Thanks to all of you who ordered it and show it some love during my demo of the little appliqué flower 🌸🙏.

In the next few days, I’ll be starting a scrappy version using Benartex Blushed Houndstooth collection. If you haven’t seen that basics collection, you’re gonna love it! 🌸 That version will be at @hhamericas in Chicago in May 🙂.

@themqg #seamssewmepatterns #seamssewme #benartex #makelovelythings

And to wrap up the #friendshipbloomsquilt tester parade is @ohsweetquiltofmine and @bemandythings with their tote/wall hanging/pillow sizes! ➡️

Which is your favorite size to make?
Comment BLOOMS for the pattern 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #quiltpillow #quilttote #quiltwallhanging #makelovelythings

And to wrap up the #friendshipbloomsquilt tester parade is @ohsweetquiltofmine and @bemandythings with their tote/wall hanging/pillow sizes! ➡️

Which is your favorite size to make?
Comment BLOOMS for the pattern 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #quiltpillow #quilttote #quiltwallhanging #makelovelythings

My favorite purchase from #quiltcon is this beautiful handmade sawtooth star mug from @_by_and_by_ ☕️ which was made by @studio.katagami . I have a thing for any that are handmade so I’m happy I snagged on the first day of QC! Bonus is it is dishwasher/microwave safe and thick. 🧡 Coffee and tea just tastes better in a quilty mug. ( especially when quilt husband brings it to me in bed) 🥰.

#quiltmug #sawtoothstarblock #quiltylife

My favorite purchase from #quiltcon is this beautiful handmade sawtooth star mug from @_by_and_by_ ☕️ which was made by @studio.katagami . I have a thing for any that are handmade so I’m happy I snagged on the first day of QC! Bonus is it is dishwasher/microwave safe and thick. 🧡 Coffee and tea just tastes better in a quilty mug. ( especially when quilt husband brings it to me in bed) 🥰.

#quiltmug #sawtoothstarblock #quiltylife

Love scrappy? This scraptacular #friendshipbloomsquilt by pattern tester @darlenesfabricshop is 😍! Do like scrappy quilts too?

Comment BLOOMS for the pattern 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #scrappyquilt #fatquarterfriendly

Love scrappy? This scraptacular #friendshipbloomsquilt by pattern tester @darlenesfabricshop is 😍! Do like scrappy quilts too?

Comment BLOOMS for the pattern 🌸

#seamssewmepatterns #scrappyquilt #fatquarterfriendly

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