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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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Take a closer look at the Candy Apple Sweetheart c Take a closer look at the Candy Apple Sweetheart collection. It includes 18 prints in sweet, vibrant shades that feel just a little bit nostalgic and a whole lot of fun.It’s available now for pre-order and expected to arrive in September. You can grab fat quarters, half yards, or individual yardage. And if you’re eyeing a specific quilt pattern, we’ve got kits ready too.This one’s a playful mix of charm and color. Hope you love it as much as I do. https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/candy-apple-sweetheart/
There’s no rushing a Dilly Dally quilt. 49 block There’s no rushing a Dilly Dally quilt. 49 blocks means lots of time at the machine, and I loved every minute of it. This pattern has a rhythm to it, a peaceful kind of repetition that lets you sink into the sewing. The kind of project that reminds you it’s okay to slow down and just enjoy the process.I used Jellybean Meadow fabrics for this one. Soft, happy, and playful. And they added just the right spark to every block with those fussy cuts.There’s a quiet joy in watching something grow, one stitch at a time. 💛🧵
Now available: the dreamy, cottage-soft Milkland c Now available: the dreamy, cottage-soft Milkland collection. Only at Meander and Make. ✨ https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/milkland/
If you’ve been eyeing Midsummery, today’s your If you’ve been eyeing Midsummery, today’s your last chance to pre-order! This is one of the prettiest, sunniest fabric lines I’ve worked with. And I couldn’t resist making something fast and fun with it.This is my Good Girl quilt pattern, but reversed! I used Midsummery for the background and kept the foreground in simple whites. Nothing fancy, just a relaxing, easy quilt top that came together in two days.Fabrics: MidsummeryPattern: Good Girl
Another peek at the Dilly Dally quilt. This versio Another peek at the Dilly Dally quilt. This version is stitched up in Jellybean Meadow fabrics, and I’m just about to start quilting it! 💫 Soft and swirly... or maybe a more geometric look?How would you quilt it?
Sunday is the last day to pre-order the Midsummery Sunday is the last day to pre-order the Midsummery fabric collection. If you've been thinking about grabbing it, now’s the time. It’s full of soft, happy tones that feel easy to mix and use, really versatile and just pretty. I am so into that periwinkle!I’m using it in a Good Girl quilt right now and just finished all the blocks. Did them all in one day. That’s how you know I was into it. Can’t wait to get this one stitched up.
Lately I’ve been reminding myself that things do Lately I’ve been reminding myself that things don’t have to happen fast to be good. Letting things unfold in their own way without pushing. There’s a peace in the slow parts. And a lot of learning, too. 🩵 This is my Dilly Dally quilt in Tiny Terrazzo fabrics. Soft colors, scattered prints, and a joy in every block. It came together at a steady pace, and I loved every minute of the process.
Say hello to Candy Apple Sweetheart 🍂💕 This Say hello to Candy Apple Sweetheart 🍂💕 This new collection is bursting with the dreamiest fall colors, fuchsias, corals, oranges, chocolate browns, and more.Available now for pre-order in fat quarter + half yard bundles, kits, and yardage!✨ Arriving in September. Time to start planning those cozy autumn quilts! Comment "candy apple" for more details.
FINAL border is on! DILLY DALLY has been in the wo FINAL border is on! DILLY DALLY has been in the works since January, and today I sewed the last piece. If you need me, I’ll be over here dramatically wiping my brow and pretending this didn’t take half the year. 🙌  #dillydallyquilt Aussie Sewing Cabinet from @arrowsewing
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