Sew Becca Snippets: February 2025
Hello, Quilty Friends!
February is here, and it’s a special one—because it’s my birthday month! 🎉 To celebrate, I have a special giveaway for you! Cotton Cuts is sponsoring a Flyway PMQ kit in the colorway of your choice. These kits start shipping this week, so one lucky winner will get a head start! To enter, just sign up, and I’ll draw a winner on Friday, February 7. Keep an eye on your email to see if you’ve won!
My Longarm Automation Journey
A few months ago, I made a huge investment in longarm automation. Now that I’ve had 90 days with it, I shared my honest thoughts in a recent video. If you’re curious about whether it’s worth it, check it out—I cover all the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons. No sales pitch, just real talk!
February Zoom Hangout
This month’s Zoom is on Sunday, February 16, from 2–6 PM ET—a week earlier than usual because I’ll be at Quiltcon! Mark your calendars and come hang out for some quilty fun! This month, I’ll be focusing on some WIPs and UFOs - bring a project of your own choosing, and let’s hang out together!
Quiltcon 2025—See You There!
I’ll be at Quiltcon ALL FOUR DAYS! ✈️ Ian and I are flying out from DC on Wednesday evening, and I’ll be in classes Thursday & Friday. But Saturday & Sunday, I’m all in for walking the show, meeting all of you, and soaking up every bit of quilty goodness. If you see me, say hi, snap a pic, and grab one of my custom Quiltcon stickers!
Block of the Month Alert!
The next Block of the Month pattern drops on Thursday, February 6, on the website, with the video tutorial coming on Saturday, February 8. It’s a pretty simple block, but if you’re an advanced quilter, why not challenge yourself? Try making smaller versions and piecing them into a larger 12” block—I’d love to see what you create! And…since you’re special, I’m giving you the link to the PDF now. I haven’t tested this yet - so if you find mistakes, please email me and let me know!
New Recipes on the Blog!
I’ve added two delicious new recipes to the blog—Italian Bread & Chicken Alfredo! Whether you’re in the mood for fresh, homemade bread or a creamy, comforting pasta dish, these recipes are sure to be a hit. Check them out and let me know if you give them a try!
As always, I appreciate every single one of you. Your support, enthusiasm, and love for quilting make this community so special. I’ll see you in the next video!
Things to Look Forward To
This Month:
Zoom Session: VIP Members and YouTube Perk holders can join me on 02/16/25 from 2 PM - 6 PM ET for some virtual sewing fun. VIP Members can find the Zoom link on the website and YouTube Perk holders will see a post on my community tab on YouTube the day before!
Livestreams: Every Friday night at 8 PM ET, come hang out and sew with me live (except 02/21/2025)
Quiltcon: 02/20/2025 - 02/23/2025 (Meetup at 2pm Local Time on 02/22/2025 - location TBD)
Next Month:
Zoom Session: 03/29/25 10:00am ET - 03/30/2025 6:00pm ET.
Videos in the Hopper:
2025 Quilt Along: Block 2.
A tutorial for my valances
Thank you for joining me on this journey as we kick off 2025 together! Whether it’s sewing along with the quilt along, joining a Zoom, or just stopping by to read the blog, I’m so grateful to have this community. Let’s make it a creative and fulfilling year!
Until next time, stay warm, stay inspired, and happy quilting!
~ Becca