Surprise! Today’s advent door is all about what’s ahead — because 2026 is shaping up to be a really good year to be a Quilt Scout. One of my favorite parts of Quilt Scouts is dreaming up new ways to explore quilting. New skills. New perspectives. New adventures that make you say, “I’ve always wanted to try that… […]

The holidays are busy — full of projects, plans, and long to-make lists. But today, Scout, we’re slowing down for something even more meaningful: a little kindness. Your Kindness Challenge is simple: do something today that brightens someone’s day. It doesn’t have to be big. It doesn’t have to cost anything. Just a small act of warmth […]

A snug little fabric hug for your soup, snacks, or late-night mac-n-cheese 🥣✨ Bowl cozies are one of those “once you make one, you make twelve” projects — fast, satisfying, and chef’s kiss giftable. Here’s the full step-by-step so you can stitch up your own cozy set. Supplies Step 1: Quilt Your Fabric Squares You now have […]

Holiday Simmer Pot Recipe Today’s Advent surprise isn’t for eating, it’s for filling your home (or sewing room) with holiday magic. This Holiday Simmer Pot is a simple, natural way to make your space smell like the holidays. A little citrus, a few spices, and suddenly your whole home smells like peppermint cocoa, fresh pine, or cinnamon sugar […]

Peppermint S’mores Recipe A cozy campfire classic with a peppermint twist. Today, we’re heading straight to the heart of the holidays — and the campfire kitchen! Whether you’ve got a roaring fire, a toasty oven, or just a craving for chocolate, this Peppermint S’mores recipe is your ticket to instant cozy. Inspired by the original Scout snack, this version […]

If you’ve got 20 minutes, a couple of scrappy squares, and one lone gift card waiting for a cozy home, then buckle up, Scout. Today we’re stitching up the cutest little fabric gift card holder. This mini make is beginner-friendly, stash-friendly, and holiday-gifting friendly. It hangs like a tag (hello, adorable stocking stuffer) and is sturdy enough […]

If you’ve ever tried to lay out quilt blocks while your dog plops right in the middle… or attempted to press seams while your cat supervises from the ironing board… you know: quilting with pets is a whole experience. And since December’s Quilt Scouts Badge of the Month is the Creature Comforts Badge, we’re leaning all […]

Remember flipping through the toy catalogs as a kid — the thick ones that showed up in the mail right after Thanksgiving? You’d grab a marker, curl up on the couch, and circle everything you needed Santa to see. Well, Scout… this is the grown-up version of that. 😉 Today’s surprise is one part holiday daydream, one […]

There’s something about the holiday season that makes my sewing table feel extra magical — like I’m stitching inside a little winter cabin with twinkle lights, snacks, and a mug of something warm. This month’s Aurifil Artisan Challenge was the perfect spark to keep that cozy momentum going. For November, we were asked to showcase […]