A Cozy Campfire Chat with Brooke Bauman of the National Park Service There’s something about national parks that just sticks with you. Maybe it’s the way the light hits the mountains at sunset or the quiet hum of a trail under your feet.Maybe it’s the quilt wrapped around your shoulders at a campsite, holding a […]

A Quilt Scouts Guide to Quilt Photography with Megan Saenz I’ve admired beautifully photographed quilts for years—the kind of images that make you stop mid-scroll and think, wait… how does it look that good? You know the ones…. Soft light. Crisp details. Colors that feel true. Every stitch looking intentional and alive. And if you’ve ever taken […]

A book tour post for Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home Some quilts feel like a deep breath. That’s the best way I can describe Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home by Abby Luchsinger—a book that invites you to slow down, notice the season you’re in, and make something that feels steady and lived-in rather than rushed. I’m […]

I’ve admired temperature quilts from afar for years — the gradients, the slow build, the way they quietly document a whole year of life in fabric. But it took a nudge from a brand new Quilt Scout member and YouTuber, Brendan (aka Mister Quilter), for me to finally say: this is the year. Watching Brendan start […]

Quilts are made to be used and loved—not hidden away in a closet gathering dust. They’re made to be washed. They’re made to be repaired. They’re made to collect memories, not dust. And honestly? That belief is at the very heart of Quilt Scouts. If you’ve ever looked at one of our badges and thought, “Wait… […]

There are a lot of quilting techniques that feel mysterious until one day they just… click.Nesting seams is one of those. These days, nesting seams is second nature for me. But that wasn’t always the case. Like many quilters, I spent my early quilting years pressing almost everything open because it felt simpler and less […]

If you’ve ever stood in a quilt shop (or stared at an online cart) wondering “Do I actually need this?” — this episode is for you. Quilting tools can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re new. There’s a lot of noise around what you should buy, what’s “essential,” and what will magically make quilting easier. Spoiler alert: confidence doesn’t come […]

What Is Quilt Scouts? A creative home base for adventurous quilters Quilt Scouts exists for quilters who are curious, creative, and maybe just a little tired of feeling like quilting is a test they didn’t study for. At its heart, Quilt Scouts is a safe landing place—for quilters of all skill levels—to explore new techniques, styles, […]

Trying something new in quilting can feel surprisingly awful. One minute you’re confident and comfortable, and the next you’re staring at your machine thinking, what is even happening? That drop in confidence hits hard, especially when quilting is usually your safe place. Episode two of The Quilt Scouts Podcast is for the quilter who keeps thinking, I really want to […]