Is it getting cooler where you all are? It is still in the 100s here in Southern New Mexico. We are ready for cooler temps!

We’ve got a cute new Mini Charm project waiting for you in the Classroom! It’s perfect for adding a little fun to your sewing room, making sweet gifts for friends, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday gift giving. And the best part? The pattern was FREE from Moda Fabrics! So head over to the Classroom, check it out, and let’s get sewing! (Be sure and share photos of your darling finished project!!

Can you imagine quilting without a rotary cutter? 😳 The world’s first rotary cutter was invented in 1979 by Yoshio Okada, founder of OLFA Corporation in Japan. His simple-but-brilliant idea was to replace the traditional cutting motion of scissors with a rolling circular blade—making it much faster and easier to cut fabric accurately. Paired with an acrylic ruler and self-healing cutting mat, the rotary cutter completely changed the way quilters cut fabric—and today, it’s hard to imagine a quilting room without one! Fun fact: Okada was also the inventor of the world’s first snap-off blade cutter. Apparently, the man really had a thing for making our lives easier one sharp blade at a time. 😂

Welcome, Gadget Guru! I’m so excited to have you here! You’ve officially joined a community of quilters and sewists who love learning new techniques, discovering clever tools, and—of course—finding new ways to use all those rulers, gadgets, and goodies we just had to have! The Gadget Guru community is all about learning, sharing, and having fun with our quilting. Whether you’re brand new to quilting or have been sewing for decades, there’s always something new to discover. As you get settled in, please introduce yourself to the group! We’d love to get to know you. Tell us: - Your name and where you’re from - How long you’ve been quilting or sewing - What you’re currently working on - Your favorite quilting ruler, gadget, or tool - And, of course, something fun about yourself! Don’t be shy—this is your quilting family, and we want to hear from you! You never know when you’ll discover that someone else is working on the same project, loves the same fabric designer, or has a solution to that quilting problem that has been driving you crazy! I’m thrilled to have you as part of Gadget Gurus, and I can’t wait to learn, sew, share, and have a whole lot of fun together. Welcome aboard, Gadget Guru! Let’s get sewing! With quilting hugs, Marsha Gadget Guru

Hey All! Just wanted to let you know that if you click on the classroom tab (next to community at the top of the screen) and click on the Beginner Course that is posted there, you will find 10 different modules in that class! We will be adding new classrooms soon, but want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn (or get a refresher) on some of the basics.