Maker Minute: Featuring Michele McIntosh of Stitch With Michele

September 01, 2025
Posted by Shahid Rasool

This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Michele McIntosh from Stitch With Michele, a talented quilter, certified Legit Kits Instructor, and passionate teacher who takes quilting far beyond the basics.

Michele’s creativity knows no bounds. While she loves making quilts, she also enjoys pushing the art form into new territory—creating quilted clothing, sneakers, bags, dolls, coats, and even jewelry. Her motto? If it can be quilted, she’s ready to make it!

A Teacher at Heart

With a natural gift for teaching, Michele lights up when helping others learn and grow in their quilting journey. For this week’s feature, she’s sharing a brand new tutorial on Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) using freezer paper, a fantastic technique that’s perfect for quilters looking to try something new.

In the tutorial, Michele demonstrates how to create a rainbow heart block using the freezer paper method. If you’ve never tried FPP with freezer paper before, this is a wonderful way to start!

✨ Get the free pattern here: Download Michele’s FPP Pattern

Michele’s Favorite Quilting Tool

When it comes to precision and ease, Michele swears by the CutterPillar Glow Light Board.

“One of my absolute favorite tools—and a staple in my daily quilting—is the CutterPillar Glow Light Board. I love how versatile and functional it is! The built-in light helps me visualize, align, and cut with confidence, while the self-healing cutting mat makes for precise, efficient cutting right on the board. It’s a total game-changer for accuracy and speed in my workflow.”

Whether you’re piecing intricate designs or working on everyday sewing projects, the Glow is a tool that helps quilters like Michele bring their creative visions to life.