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November 25, 2019 Uncategorized

Thanksgiving Week Sale

  Well, it’s the week of Thanksgiving and I’m excited!  I love Thanksgiving!  It’s my favorite of all the...
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November 15, 2019 Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along•Uncategorized

Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along – #6 – Aliyah and Asha

This post is a part of the Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along.  Below is a list of all the posts and articles on this series. Announcement – Sign ups and Details Fabric Requirements, Coloring Sheet and Fabric Bundles Details About the Quilt FAQ Invitation Video Week #1 – Flying Geese Week #2 – Millie, Josephine and Sadie Week #3 – Gabrielle and Ava Week #4 – Brianna and Luciana Week #5 – Isla and Olivia Week #6 – Aliyah and Asha Week #7 – Jada and Alana Week #8 – Juliana and Sofia Week #9 – Large 4-patches Week...

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March 15, 2019 carolina mingle quilt along•Uncategorized

The Carolina Mingle Quilt Along – Week 4 – Borders + Finished Quilt Top

This post is a part of the Carolina Mingle quilt along that starts February 22, 2019 and ends March 15, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post for more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here.       Done, done, DONE, done and done!  That feels so good!  Okay, I’ve still got to make the backing, cut the batting, baste, quilt and then all the binding, but YOU know what I mean.  A quilt top is done and that is a call for celebration.  You...

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February 22, 2019 carolina mingle quilt along•Uncategorized

The Carolina Mingle Quilt Along – Week 1 – Choosing and Cutting Fabrics

This post is a part of the Carolina Mingle quilt along that starts February 22, 2019 and ends March 15, 2019. If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post for more details. To view all the posts concerning this quilt along, click here.     Have you already chosen your fabrics for the Carolina Mingle quilt?  Well, that’s exactly what we are talking about today!  Choosing the fabrics!  It really is the most fun, right? I’ve got some things to talk to you today about placement and then I thought we’d look at...

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January 29, 2019 Uncategorized

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Let's Connect Blog / Email / Instagram / Newsletter This post may contain affiliate links.  If you click through and purchase an item I may earn a tiny commission.  You will not pay any extra by doing so.  This is just a means for me to bring you free content.  If you do purchase something I have linked to, THANK YOU for supporting me and my writing on the Quilt Making blog.  Big hugs!

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December 28, 2018 Uncategorized

A Quilt Maker’s Tale – #7 – By Joanne Harris

My grandmother could pull any quilt from her closet (that’s where she kept them) and tell you something about it.  One time she pulled one down for me and told me where each fabric had come from, some were clothing that her children had worn.  She remembered every piece.  Every quilt maker has a story to tell.  I want to collect those stories and share them with you.  A Quilt Maker’s Tale is a series featuring stories from my readers about their experiences with quilts.  The stories are in the quilt maker’s own words and uses their own pictures. ...

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November 19, 2018 Fabric purchases•Monday Is All About Fabric•Uncategorized

Monday is all About Fabric – #87 – Bright + Bold bundle

Today’s post is part of a series on this blog every Monday. I don’t know about you, but fabric is EVERYTHING!  I love buying it, petting it and then gushing with you about it.  I’ll show you my latest fabric purchases and where you can buy it too.   To view all previous posts in this series, click here.     Amid the constant rain and gray skies we’ve been having here, a bright bundle of fabric has found its way to me.  There are some great prints in this one that I can’t stop heart gazing at. Maybe you’ll agree? ...

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May 23, 2018 Uncategorized

The Rescue Quilts – #4 – The Old and The New (in progress) – Landslide Quilt

The Rescue Quilt series is about finishing up quilt tops that were never completed and then remaking the pattern.  Sometimes I find easier / modern ways to make the quilt pattern, and sometimes I change up the pattern a bit to freshen things up. Sometimes I will offer the quilt pattern to you free, sometimes it will be a paid pattern in my pattern shop. The goal is to honor the quilt maker who made the quilt top by completing their project, to not waste good craftsmanship (usually done by hand), to ogle long ago yummy fabrics, and to breathe...

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March 30, 2018 Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•The What Is? Series•Uncategorized

What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head.  The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here.       Chain piecing!  That’s what we are talking about today. If you have been quilting for awhile, do you remember that moment when you first discovered chain piecing or heard of it?  Did you palm your face in exasperation?  Did you ask...

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February 2, 2018 Uncategorized

Quilty Hashtags just for Quilt Makers

Hey, sweet friends! Before I get in depth on my favorite quilty hashtags that I follow, I wanted to remind you that yesterday the Morning Sun Quilt Along started.  Above is the first block.  So excited!  Find the details here if you are interested in still joining.  This quilt along is once a month and will run until October.  Come make a quilt with us!   Product Spotlight This is a listing for a handcut fat quarter bundle of 5 soft grey, purple and pink fabrics also available as yardage in my shop. Each fat quarter is 18″ x...

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August 10, 2017 Uncategorized

All about my GUEST BOOK quilts

Lemme, tell you about my guest book quilts. What is it? A guest book quilt is an alternative to having an actual guest book.  What are you going to do with that book?  Are you ever going to look through it?  Where are you going to put it?  This book of names and message of people who came to your wedding, baby shower, retirement party? If you had these sweet signatures and lovely thoughtful messages on a quilt however……  Well, that’s usable, and warm, and comfy and soft and….. (I could go on all day, but you get my...

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May 10, 2017 how to piece like a rockstar•Quilting Basics•Uncategorized

How to Piece like a Rockstar – Part 3 – Nesting Seams + Pressing Tips

This post has been edited to add in this video on 10/12/17.   I want to start this off my saying that you are making a quilt. The little things really don’t matter. Like if your points line up, or if your edges are wobbly, or if you have a pinch or two in your quilting. These little imperfections are okay. You are making something with your hands. The whole idea is to enjoy making the quilt, or snuggling up under the quilt or even giving the quilt to someone you love. It’s not to beat yourself up about....

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January 29, 2017 Uncategorized

And the Winner is…

and the winner is… This picture wins the prize quilt. (please contact me with address to ship your quilt) 2nd place goes to.. This picture wins a $50 gift certificate to my shop. (please contact me for details on how to use) and 3rd place goes to.. this photo wins a $25 gift certificate to the shop. (contact me for details on how to use) Thank you so much to everyone who sent me a photo. I just love seeing them! If your photo is a winner please contact me for details. new and ready to ship This quilt...

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