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Fabric Monday #340: Midsummery Fabric Collection is Here
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Fabric Monday #340: Midsummery Fabric Collection is Here

The Midsummery fabric collection is now in stock, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. If you’ve had your eye on these vibrant florals and whimsical prints, now’s the time to grab your favorites. Scroll down for a peek at the full collection, plus some new Dilly Dally quilt kits that…

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Free Motion Quilting the Dilly Dally Quilt
Dilly Dally Quilt | Quilting

Free Motion Quilting the Dilly Dally Quilt

I’ve just finished free motion quilting the Dilly Dally quilt, and I’m so excited to show you the texture and detail that went into this project. This quilt was a long, rewarding process. I took the time to quilt each part with intention, from custom motifs in every block to playful texture in the sashing,…

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Two Finished Dilly Dally Quilt Tops
Dilly Dally Quilt

Two Finished Dilly Dally Quilt Tops

Today I’m sharing two finished Dilly Dally quilt tops, each with its own vibe, fabric choices, and experience behind it. This pattern is a big one, and honestly, it’s a joy to slowly stitch your way through. With 49 unique blocks and five borders, it’s a sampler-style quilt that really lets you stretch your creativity….

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Fabric Monday #339 – Soft Neutrals, Fresh Restocks & a Cozy New Fat Stack
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Fabric Monday #339 – Soft Neutrals, Fresh Restocks & a Cozy New Fat Stack

Happy Monday, friends! 💌 I’ve got some soft neutrals, fresh restocks, and a cozy new Fat Stack to share with you today, and I’m really excited about each one. If you’re looking to refresh your stash or try something new, this is a good week to peek at what’s just arrived! Thanks for joining me…

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Introducing the Candy Apple Sweetheart Fabric Collection 🍎 🍂
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Introducing the Candy Apple Sweetheart Fabric Collection 🍎 🍂

Introducing Made of Magic, my newest fabric collection releasing March/April. This collection delves into the ordinary, that on a closer look is actually quite magical. #madeofmagicfabrics

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Fabric Monday #338: More Fat Stacks!
FABRIC MONDAY

Fabric Monday #338: More Fat Stacks!

Welcome back to another Fabric Monday! Every week, we round up what’s new, what’s back in stock, and what’s inspiring us most in the shop right now. Whether you’re just browsing or adding to your stash, we hope these updates spark some sewing joy. Let’s dive in! What’s New at Meander & Make We’ve restocked…

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Happy almost Thanksgiving! The mini quilt wall goa Happy almost Thanksgiving! The mini quilt wall goal has begun... https://meanderandmake.com/little-maple-mini-quilt-pattern-by-melanie-traylor-pdf-download/
So everybody I buy gifts for might be getting a se So everybody I buy gifts for might be getting a set of these from me for Christmas..😬
I turned it into a pillow! 🥰 I turned it into a pillow! 🥰
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
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