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How About a Little Retreat Swap?
Hey everyone! I was thinking as a little get to know you, we might want to come to retreat prepared with a gift to swap with one of our fellow quilters! I know we all have different time and skills, so here is what I'm thinking: Anyone interested in swapping, fill out this google form by Sunday, January 25th. I'll draw names and assign them to other swapees. Come to the retreat with a thoughtful handmade gift. Friday night we'll exchange and get to know each other a little
halljanell
Jan 212 min read


Winter is Here ( and I wish I was hibernating!)
My winter doesn’t look like that at all. I finally broke out a puffy vest today, but honestly, it’s still pretty mild for winter. And yet—I feel it. The heaviness. The slow. The overwhelming urge to do absolutely nothing. I’ve been going to this Tarot club, which, to be clear, I am far too lazy to actually learn Tarot or practice it properly. But the people are wonderful and the conversations are fascinating, so I keep showing up. One idea we talked about really stuck with
halljanell
Jan 122 min read


Resolutions anyone?
I can’t believe 2026 is already here. That year absolutely flew by. I’ve learned about myself that adding new habits doesn’t work nearly as well as gently breaking old ones. Years ago, I realized I’d become a little too obsessed with going to the movies, so I didn’t go at all for an entire year—and somehow that totally reset me. So now I’m trying a similar experiment with books. I’m planning not to buy any ebooks or physical books for the whole year. Some of you know this i
halljanell
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Holiday Party Highlights!
Jessica's softest pillowcases Our first Holiday Party seemed to be a hit, or at least to me!I loved our swap, which I think proved we're all getting to know each other's styles pretty well. Except for the Christmas ones, I think I would have known who the others were for just from the fabrics. Now that we've had a couple of swaps, I'm genuinely excited to come up with something new for next year. Since it's that time of year, I'm wondering if anyone likes making New Year's
halljanell
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Holiday Party and Swap!
We made it through our first year! Who would have thought? It feels like just yesterday we started this journey. I was full of excitement and a little uncertain about what lay ahead. Now, I hope we can ignore the hiccups and look back at the great moments we’ve shared and the bond we’ve built over the past twelve months. I count you all as friends and I can't thank you enough for being there. Meeting monthly to share our hobby and stories has been a chance for us to all ge
halljanell
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Join Us for the Third Annual Just Sew You Know! Quilter's Retreat
Quilters, mark your calendars for an inspiring week of creativity, connection, and relaxation. From February 26 through March 1, 2026, Just Sew You Know!, will host its Third Annual Quilter's Retreat at The Quilter's Lodge in Draper, UT. Whether you want to stay overnight or join for the day, this event offers a perfect setting to focus on your quilting projects, share ideas, and enjoy the company of fellow quilting enthusiasts. What to Expect at the Retreat Come meet other
halljanell
Dec 4, 20254 min read


And in November....
Becky and her cute decoration! Despite the upcoming holiday, we managed to get together this month for some sewing fun and community. I brought a crafty winter decor project which everyone made! I do think I want to add something at the top, maybe a ribbon, etc, but now I want to make a few more little trees and have a forest! The Future of Just Sew You Know I love our little group so much and wouldn't change a thing. I hope you all think the few hours we sew together are f
halljanell
Nov 25, 20252 min read
The Holidays!
My goal: NO PROMISING THE MOON AND DELIVERING A LIGHTBULB! Hey all! I'm absolutely excited to see you all on Wednesday. I miss our sewing shenanigans together—even if I did bump into many of you at Quiltfest. It was so fun checking out everyone's quilt show entries and the Scrappy Quilt Challenge there. One day, I hope to be part of the cool Quilters' club. This year, I dabbled in one BOTM challenge with Chantel, and I'm kind of on track to finish it. That's the only thing I'
halljanell
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Pillowcase Tutorial
At our meeting this month, I shared a pillowcase method I've used many times for holiday or souvenir pillowcases. I love having a little...
halljanell
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Back from Vacation and Back to the Sewing Room
Getting up this morning after vacation was rough, but the very first thing I did when I walked in the door last night was head straight...
halljanell
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Well, I just got read!
Evidently, 13 ongoing projects is a baby amount of projects to have going at once, and I am FINISHED project bag. I'm going to make 20. ...
halljanell
Aug 11, 20251 min read


I'm just at a loss....
Despite the fact that I have 12 other projects, I bought and started this at one of our meetups.... The Art of Starting: My Life with 13...
halljanell
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Our Last Summer Meeting!
Get Ready for Our August 13th Just Sew You Know Meeting! It’s hard to believe, but our August 13th meeting is right around the corner—and...
halljanell
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Mini Swap Day 1
Chantel's first EVER finished quilt was a gift to Ana. Our first day at Heartfelt was a great success! Some of us wandered around with...
halljanell
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Our New Home!
Hello my fellow quilters! We have some exciting news to share! Heartfelt Utah has graciously offered to host our meetings starting this...
halljanell
Jul 5, 20251 min read


SWAP DATES SWAPPED!
Hey Quilting Friends! Hope you're all doing fantastic! You might have noticed some buzz on Groupme about our upcoming meeting on July...
halljanell
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Sew Much Fun Coming Your Way!
Hello, fabulous quilters! As we roll into summer, we’ve got a patchwork of exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss! First...
halljanell
May 29, 20252 min read


Mini Quilt Swap is here!
Join the Quilt Group Mini Swap! We're excited to announce a fun and creative mini quilt swap for our quilting group. Whether you're a...
halljanell
May 15, 20251 min read


Upcoming Meeting Notes
Exciting Meeting Announcement! My Coat Fabrics! Hey all! Get ready for some fun because our next meeting is coming up on Wednesday the...
halljanell
May 6, 20251 min read


Show & Tell & Swaps, Oh my!
Hello, favorite quilters! We’ve got some exciting updates for our group, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming up next. Whether you’re...
halljanell
Apr 25, 20252 min read
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