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Monday is All About Fabric – #119 – Orange Grove 3.0
FABRIC MONDAY

Monday is All About Fabric – #119 – Orange Grove 3.0

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…

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Little Miss Sawtooth Star Quilt Along – Invitation Video
Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along

Little Miss Sawtooth Star Quilt Along – Invitation Video

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…

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Quilt Reveal – Bad Girl #3 – The Orange One from the Quilt Along
Quilt Reveal

Quilt Reveal – Bad Girl #3 – The Orange One from the Quilt Along

  While this wasn’t the quickest and it is the third time I’ve made this quilt and in the midst I always think I’ll never finish, I’m finding this one to be the most refreshing one I’ve made.  I’m sure it has to do with the oranges and corals and peaches, but oh!  I’m feeling…

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Monday Is All About Fabric – #118 – Sweet Hydrangea
FABRIC MONDAY

Monday Is All About Fabric – #118 – Sweet Hydrangea

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…

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Ruler Tutorial – The Quilt in a Day Half Square Triangle Ruler ( video tutorial )
Ruler Tutorial

Ruler Tutorial – The Quilt in a Day Half Square Triangle Ruler ( video tutorial )

Today’s post is part of a series of video tutorials showing you how to use some of my favorite rulers. Find more ruler tutorials here.     Today I’m showing you how to use the Quilt in a Day half square triangle ruler. I wish I had my first half square triangle quilt to show…

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Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #8 – The Sunset One
Quilt Reveal

Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #8 – The Sunset One

  The stars aligned and all timing fell into place that I received a commission order for a Little Miss Sawtooth quilt at the same time I needed to make all of the video tutorials for the quilt along that starts this September.  I fed two birds with one scone.  So yay! I don’t know…

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Something new is coming! Quilt As Desired is my up Something new is coming!Quilt As Desired is my upcoming free motion quilting class, and we’ll be stitching 25 FMQ designs together… then turning all of our practice blocks into the coziest rag quilt.This class will be included inside QuiltyClub.com , or you can grab it on its own.I cannot wait to quilt this one with you. https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/courses/quilt-as-desired
I’ve been free motion quilting since 2018 and it h I’ve been free motion quilting since 2018 and it has been the slowest part of the quilting journey for me. It did not come naturally. I practiced through a lot of very ugly stitching before anything started to look the way I imagined it could.I keep seeing comments like “I could never do this,” and I just want to say… I used to think that too. I was you. It really does change if you keep going, even when it feels like it’s not working.Thank you for all the love on this piece this week. It feels like I finally hit a little milestone with my quilting, and that’s a pretty special feeling. ❤️
Spent about two hours yesterday on this. One of my Spent about two hours yesterday on this. One of my many goals is a whole cloth quilt with a lot of doodle quilting. Maybe next year will be my year.
1 minute of the FMQ process at 1.5x speed. I start 1 minute of the FMQ process at 1.5x speed. I started at the bottom making a curving line to the top and back down again. Added a variety of plumes on one side, back down, then the other side. See the whole video at regular speed in Quilty Club (Chapter 5, Cozy Fall Stitches). quiltyclub.com
All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilt All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilting, just because. #freemotionquilting
I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too mu I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too much, maybe perfect? Negative space makes me lose my mind a little every time. #freemotionquilting
The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially r The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially right for a maple leaf block. Amiright? Made these in class yesterday for the Little Maple Mini. Geez, I'm in love... 🥰
Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. Thi Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. This brand new PDF pattern is perfect for anyone who loves simple hand quilting with a lot of texture. Use a geometric print and stitch right over it or grab a stencil and make your own design. Finished with a neat little zipper back and ready for cozy sewing time.
The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in my new wall of mini quilts. We’re beginning the project in Quilty Club and this quilt will be the starting point for the whole wall. quiltyclub.com
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