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What is a WIP? + my current count of them
Quilting Chats | work in progress

What is a WIP? + my current count of them

 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….

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Three different kinds of quilts
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Three different kinds of quilts

Out of print gnome fabric I overpaid for by Heather Ross, but don’t regret it because it makes me smile.   I have several quilts going on at once.  Some that I haven’t worked on in many, many months.  Still, I keep adding to my list of quilts in the making. There are just too…

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Basic Quilting Supplies – for beginners
Beginner Quilters | Notions & Tools

Basic Quilting Supplies – for beginners

Everything You Need Today we will get into the nitty gritty of what you need to get started. There are only a few basic supplies you need to get started, but these supplies have a way of lasting for the ages. So think of the majority of these supplies as items that rarely need replacing.  Most…

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Year in Review – 2019
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Year in Review – 2019

    Hello, hello.  I hope your holiday week was as lovely as can be.  Instead of the usual Monday is All About Fabric post, I’ll be sharing my year in review.  I did this last year too.  It’s good to look back and remember all that we accomplished, I think.  I know I like…

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What is a Pattern Tester?
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What is a Pattern Tester?

Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt   This is a question I get asked weekly.  Probably because I talk about my testers often on Instagram.  So I thought we’d go through this today.  It’s a fun topic, I think! Big businesses probably have trained copy editors for testing, but us indie businesses count on the average quilter…

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Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial
Binding

Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial

  I discussed this quite a bit in my Exploring Binding Methods post last Wednesday.  Forgive me as I repeat myself a little bit on this post, but since this is a tutorial I want you to know all that I know and I don’t want to assume you read last week’s post or make…

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The background in these blocks is my new #milkland The background in these blocks is my new #milklandfabrics . Coming to the shop in June and available to pre-order now. I'm going for a scrappy background on this quilt. This version of Dilly Dally I'm making uses my Tiny Terrazzo as the foreground.
A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, an A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, and 40 of #dillydallyquilt . If you are looking for a long project, come join us. These blocks are fun! ❤️
This week's blocks. Patterns and demos have been u This week's blocks. Patterns and demos have been uploaded. Check your Dilly Dally class dashboard. This brings our total to 40/49. We are almost there now! 💃 🤗
Exciting news! We've just uploaded three new lesso Exciting news! We've just uploaded three new lessons and three new block patterns to the Dilly Dally Quilt class. And that means we're officially kicking off the Flying Geese section of the quilt! 🪁  In these new lessons, I’ll be showing you two different methods for making your flying geese:✨ One-at-a-time method – This is similar to snowballing and is great for beginners or anyone who likes taking it slow and steady.✨ Four-at-a-time method – We’re switching it up from the way I’ve taught this before. This time, we’ll be making our geese slightly larger and trimming them down for extra precision and perfect points every time!👉 Log into your class dashboard to access the new block patterns and video demos now! https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
Showing off my hourglass blocks for the Dilly Dall Showing off my hourglass blocks for the Dilly Dally quilt today ⏳First up: classic hourglass. Simple, clean, and that pinwheel center gets me every time.Then there’s the Ohio Star (my forever favorite). It’s just so pretty and elegant.And finally... the intense one. Eight tiny hourglass units and a big fussy cut center. It took a minute, but so worth it. Comment "dilly" for more details.
And... we’re diving into the hourglass section o And... we’re diving into the hourglass section of the Dilly Dally quilt! ⏳I’m pressing all the seams open on these, and the points aren’t always perfect, but that’s just how it goes sometimes. Keep stitching, keep breathing.
All the blocks I’ve made so far for Dilly Dally. All the blocks I’ve made so far for Dilly Dally. Can you guess which one’s my favorite? #dillydallyquilt #jellybeanmeadowfabrics
Today is your last chance to pre-order the Garden Today is your last chance to pre-order the Garden Therapy Collection! 🌸Don’t miss out on these gorgeous fabrics. Swipe to see the quilts I’ve made with them for a little inspiration! Pre-order now before it’s too late! https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/garden-therapy/
We’ve officially finished the half square triang We’ve officially finished the half square triangle section in the Dilly Dally quilt class! 🎉The final three blocks are now available. All the patterns are ready to download, and every demo video is up and waiting for you.These three are a little more challenging (and packed with fussy cutting opportunities!), but they’re also some of my favorites.If you’re working along with us, head over to the class to grab what you need and keep going!#dillydallyquilt Comment "dilly" for more details.
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