Updating Your Cricut Maker Firmware

I have been using my Cricut Maker a lot!  I ran into something though over Christmas that I hadn't thought about before.  You need to update the software that lives on your Cricut!  Firmware is the software that makes the Cricut Maker do its thing.  I guess in my mind it did it automatically since so many things I work with do update themselves. I was wrong!  Cricut support was wonderful walking me through how to do it and I was thankful they were open but I don't want you frustrated and stuck if they aren't open.  It's a really simple process to update your Cricut Maker firmware.

Do It Yourself Pillow Forms

I love making pillows from orphaned quilt blocks.  The problem with that is they aren't always the size of pillow forms you can purchase.  If your pillow form isn't the right size then your pillow just looks wonky, so what are you to do?  Just make the pillow forms yourself!!  I like using pillow forms because they make it easier to switch out your home decor.  You can store the pillowcase much easier than a pillow. So are you ready to make some do it yourself pillow forms?

2020 Quilting Trends

2020 is knocking at our doors!  I have been scouring the internet to see what is going on in quilting fabric and in home decor.  It's the worst part of the job, I'm kidding it is actually my favorite thing to do.  I love home decor and quilt fabrics!  Keeping up with what's going on in the decorating world is one way to keep quilts from looking dated.  This post will be updated throughout the year as I add links to projects for the various trends.  We will cover new products and tools in another post.

Fingernail Polish Mini Quilt

I love doing new things and when The Fat Quarter Shop asked if I would be interested in doing a mini quilt that looked like a bottle of fingernail polish I couldn't resist.  I love getting my nails done.  This is a remix, the pattern has been out for a while. This fingernail polish mini quilt worked up in no time at all and would make the perfect gift for the nail tech in your life.  You could even personalize it by making it look like the nail tech's signature fingernail polish.  It would also make a great gift for anyone who is obsessed with fingernail polish.

Why Do I Need A Cricut Maker For Quilting

I get asked a lot why I am such a huge fan of the Cricut Maker and if it is because they sponsored a spot in my holiday guide last year.  I only reached out for that sponsored spot because I was already a fan of the product.  What I had seen made me believe it could make quilting so much easier.  The Cricut Maker isn't going to replace your rotary cutter, rulers, and mat.  I'll explain why below though  I do think it will help you with your more difficult cutting since it takes away human error and shifting.