The Back Porch Stitcher

So thankful to be able to have a space to create in that I can simultaneously build memories in with my babies 💖

Three kids under four keeps me busy, and quilting keeps me busy, and being able to bring both of these things together is the most precious of all. I’m so thankful to have this chaotic and beautiful season captured. Finding time to create is still happening, it’s just a bit slower these days 💖

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Why do I quilt? There are so many reasons it’s hard to count them 💖

It was the first hobby I tried that just immediately clicked with me and brought me so much joy. I immediately loved everything from start to finish about it: looking through patterns, finding the perfect fabric, the attention to detail needed to cut the fabric, the excitement of starting to piece the quilt together and seeing what it will really look like, the sense of accomplishment of quilting it, the quiet rhythm of hand binding, and the joy of taking that freshly wrinkled quilt out of the dryer.

Quilting is something that gives you such a practical and tangible outcome. We use our quilts for everything: from couch cuddles, road trips, picnics, special events, and everything in between. If there’s a chance a quilt may be needed, they are coming with us!

It brings joy and excitement on trips too; every trip Garrett and I take, we are always trying to find a quilt shop so I can get fabric and make a quilt that reminds me of our trip together. It’s so special to have quilts made with fabric purchased on all of our adventures.

It’s been a hobby that has traveled with me through all the stages of my life and has fit so seamlessly into every transition. From college, to newly married, to adding kids, quilting has found a way to be woven into my life in so many aspects. I’m so thankful now to be able to stay home with my babies and spend so much time continuing to quilt and sharing my love of this craft with my customers.

The short answer to why I quilt? I just couldn’t picture my life without it 💖

Slow Sunday stitching + 36 weeks pregnant views💗

On Saturday I got Eloise’s bow quilt top finished, loaded on the longarm, completely longarmed, and binding sewn to the front of the quilt. So Sunday called for a much needed rest day! I still managed to spend just a little while after church cuddled on the quilt with both boys while I worked on hand binding, but that is just relaxing to me 💗

Before two long, it’ll be three babies snuggling under this quilt with me and I just can’t wait 🥹💗