A Ribbon Run Thru It

10/26/2026

Some days everything comes together beautifully.

Other days… you and your seam ripper spend a little quality time together. 😂🧵

A reminder that even experienced quilters have to back up, make adjustments, and try again.

It's all part of the process!

Tell me I'm not the only one who's had a date with the seam ripper lately! 😉

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

🍂 Four fabrics. One beautiful combination!

A little floral inspiration, a few coordinating prints, and suddenly… Harvest Meadow comes together! ❤️

One of my favorite parts of owning a fabric shop is putting together combinations that take the guesswork out of choosing fabrics.

Less time matching. More time creating! 🧵

✨ Shop the Harvest Meadow Bundle at A Ribbon Run Thru It!

Check it....Link in the comments.👇👇

10/23/2026

🍂 Meet Harvest Meadow! 🧵

There's just something about finding the perfect combination of fabrics that makes me happy! ❤️

Introducing Harvest Meadow, the newest curated fabric bundle from A Ribbon Run Thru It!

Four beautiful, coordinating fabrics come together in this warm, meadow-inspired collection. Perfect for your next quilt, table runner, or whatever creative project is calling your name!

And the best part? I've already done the fabric matching for you! 😉

✨ Less guesswork. More creating.

Harvest Meadow is now available in the online shop!

Check it out....link in the comments 👇👇

10/21/2026

🧵 Halfway there… and this one is a BIG one! 😂

This double-sided T-shirt quilt is officially halfway assembled!

Lots of cutting, stabilizing, quilting, and stitching have gone into getting it this far. Every block has its own memories, and little by little, they're all coming together into one BIG quilt. ❤️

Still plenty of sewing ahead, but it's exciting to finally see it taking shape!

10/18/2026

🧵 QUILT CONFIDENCE | Let's Talk Thread Tension!

Ever finish a seam, flip your fabric over, and wonder what in the world happened to your stitches? 😂

We've all been there!

Thread tension can be frustrating, especially when you're not quite sure what needs adjusting.

But understanding a few basics can make troubleshooting a whole lot easier!

This week's Quilt Confidence blog takes a closer look at thread tension, what those stitches are telling you, and how to start finding the right balance for your machine.

And there's a FREE printable Thread Tension Test Sheet to help you keep track of your adjustments!

Because a little understanding goes a long way toward sewing with confidence. ❤️

📌 Read the newest Quilt Confidence blog at A Ribbon Run Thru It!

Link in the comments. 👇👇

10/15/2026

Meet the Spring Meadow bundle. 🌸🌿

I pulled this one together for everyone who's been chain piecing along with me this week — because once you've got the habit down, you need something pretty to sew with it.

Four fabrics, chosen to play nicely together: the garden print with the daisies, butterflies, and the tiniest bees and ladybugs (I can't get over them 🐝), a deep green pin dot, a soft cream, and a blush pink to pull it all together.

No guessing, no second-guessing at the fabric store — just cut, chain piece, press, repeat. ❤️

Shop link on my page. If you make something with it, I want to see it!

Which one would you cut into first — the garden print or the green dot?

10/12/2026

🧵 Let's settle a little quilting debate!

When it's time to hold those quilt layers together, are you reaching for the trusty pins or grabbing your favorite clips?

📌 Team Pins ❤️ Team Clips 🧵 Team 'It Depends'

Cast your vote!

10/12/2026

🧵 QUILT CONFIDENCE MONDAY: A Little Organization Goes a Long Way!

Ever sit down to piece a quilt block and realize you've spent more time figuring out which pieces go together than actually sewing them? 😂

One thing I've learned is that chain piecing works even better when I have my pieces organized BEFORE I start sewing.

I like to keep my fabric pieces grouped by step (and yes, sometimes that means pulling out my trusty paper plates!).

Then I can sit down, sew several pieces in a row, and keep things moving without constantly stopping to sort everything out.

Nothing fancy. Just a little preparation that makes the whole process easier.

And that's what Quilt Confidence is all about. ❤️

What's your favorite little trick for keeping quilt pieces organized?

10/10/2026

🧵 QUILT CONFIDENCE | Let's Talk Chain Piecing!

Sew a seam. Stop. Cut the thread. Start again. Repeat.

Sound familiar? 😂

So much of what we do in quilting involves repeating the same steps over and over. But sometimes, a small change in how we work can make a BIG difference!

That's where chain piecing comes in.

Instead of stopping to cut your thread after every seam, just keep sewing! It's a simple technique that saves time, reduces thread waste, and helps keep your piecing moving right along.

And once you get into a rhythm, it's pretty satisfying to watch those pieces come together! ❤️

I'm sharing more about chain piecing in this week's Quilt Confidence blog, including why it's one of those little habits worth learning.

📌 Find the link to the blog in the comments! 👇👇👇