Hello Quilt Nation! In this video I’m kicking off a brand-new quilt project called “The First Sergeant,” and I’m fired up because I’m diving into appliqué quilting. This quilt features a Buffalo Soldier, and I’m bringing you along from the very beginning so we can build it together step-by-step. If you’ve been wanting to try appliqué but felt intimidated, this is the kind of project where we can slow it down, learn as we go, and keep it beginner-friendly while still making something bold and meaningful. I also point you toward the tools and resources I keep in my rotation—things that make cutting cleaner, pressing easier, and layout more accurate when you’re working on detailed shapes and layers. I share where you can find my shop and my Amazon storefront so you can grab the same kinds of supplies I use when I’m in the sewing room. This one is about more than fabric—it’s about telling a story with stitches, and I’m honored to make this quilt with you.