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I just had to share @jules.sewsandquilts #goodgirl

I just had to share @jules.sewsandquilts #goodgirlquilt . She has made MAGIC! I am just so in love with the ombre coloring she’s got going on. The bird is a pukeko (keep swiping), Julie said it followed her around as she too pics. 🤣 .Good Girl releases on November 5. You can preorder now if you want. 🤎.#southercharmquilts #ihavethisthingwithlowvolume #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quilter #quilts #quilters #quiltdesign #quiltersofinstagram #patchworkquilt #ilovequilting #modernquilts #modernquilter #quiltsofinsta

Here’s another #goodgirlquilt . I want to say I

Here’s another #goodgirlquilt . I want to say I made this one 2018ish. I love this quilt in monochrome. I wrote the pattern this time around with a bit more flexibility. You can choose to gather up your WOF strips/leftover jelly rolls or even use one single fabric (which I’m doing on my next version). 🤎This is my most SIMPLEST quilt pattern and great place for a beginner to start. Come next year, I’ll have a class on it where we work through the quilt together. From how to read a pattern, to how to choose fabrics (foreground and background) and how to sew it. I plan to do this for several of my quilt patterns. 🤎Anyway, I’m rambling. I’ve been writing a class on precision and it’s got my juices flowing. Feeling good. Hope you are too. 😘.#goodgirlquilt #southerncharmquilts #ihavethisthingwithlowvolume #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quilter #quilts #quilters #quiltdesign #quiltersofinstagram #patchworkquilt #ilovequilting #modernquilts #modernquilter #quiltsofinstagram

It’s QAL day! This is round 7 and we have (15) o

It’s QAL day! This is round 7 and we have (15) of these 4-patches to make. Blog post is up and emails have gone out. 🙌🏻 I cannot wait to see your quilt tops start coming together. 💃🏻.I’m using Clothworks solids in Shortbread and Peaches n Cream from @northcottfabric .#littlemisssawtoothqal #littlemisssawtoothquilt #southerncharmquilts #quiltmaking #quiltalong #sewalong #fabriclove #modernquilting #iceice #stitchalong #quilts #handmade #sweet #quiltstagram #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsofinstagram #creatorslane #handmadeisbetter #colorfullife #colorinspiration #sewalong #quiltlife #sewhappy

Well… I won’t tell you I’m happy with it, bu

Well… I won’t tell you I’m happy with it, but I know it’s good enough. AND THAT will just have to be good enough for ME. 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ Ignore me, I’ll be over the clunky quilting as soon as I pull it from the wash. These feelings never linger. They happen. I feel them and then I move on. There’s so many more quilts to make… There’s even another #goodgirlquilt to make. 😉For those asking… I’ve removed the Good Girl pattern from the shop as it’s being rewritten. It is currently available to pre-order in paper format. On November 5, it will be back in the shop in PDF and paper format. 🤎NOW on to the next….#myhandsmaking #handmade #quilts #freestylecreativeliving #quiltersgonnaquilt #modernmaker #quiltstagram #creativehappylife #southerncharmquilts #freemotionquilting

WINNER of this rounds #littlemisssawtoothqal is @q

WINNER of this rounds #littlemisssawtoothqal is @quilt.trix ! 🥳🥳🥳 DM me to claim your prize. 🤎.#quiltersofinstagram #quiltlove #quiltblocks #fabriclove #makemodern #quiltersgonnaquilt #igquiltcommunity #sewsewsew #patchwork #quilt #quilters #quiltersgonnaquilt #littlemisssawtoothquilt #southerncharmquilts

Just a little reminder that tomorrow I’ll be cho

Just a little reminder that tomorrow I’ll be choosing a winner for the #littlemisssawtoothqal giveaway. Don’t forget to post your progress. Winner will receive gifts from @meanderandmake and @havels_sewing 🤎Also, just wanted to remind you that if you have your quilt top complete and are looking for a longarmer, @modernlystitched is our sponsor for that. You’ll receive 20% off quilting for a limited time on any #littlemisssawtoothquilt ..My background blocks are a little boring this time around as I’m trying something new. Fingers crossed I don’t regret this decision. 🤞🏻 But since I’ve made this quilt so many times, I think it will be good for me. 🤎#quiltblocks #quiltmaking #quiltersofinstagram #quilting #quiltlife #quiltingfun #sew #modernsewing #crafty #sewersofinstagram #patchwork #quilt #quilters #quiltersgonnaquilt #southerncharmquilts

One more look before quilting… this #goodgirlqu

One more look before quilting… this #goodgirlquilt is on the blog today too if you want more details. 🤎I’m placing an order for our final round of the #earthygoodnessfabrics next week. If you want to snag a bundle, there’s currently plenty to be had right now over @meanderandmake . It will be shipping early November. Same goes for #gentlenessfabrics .🤎This makes two quilt tops done up in these fabrics that I haven’t quilted yet. I better get busy!.#quilting #quiltingfun #makesomething #sew #sewing #patchwork #modernquilt #quilt #handmade #quiltstagram #southerncharmquilts #ihavethisthingwithlowvolume

Today my son is 22. How is this possible?! He was

Today my son is 22. How is this possible?! He was just a baby! I’m baking a chocolate pound cake with cream cheese icing for him. 😋Here is that #goodgirlquilt I’ve been working on. Made with mostly my #earthygoodnessfabrics . There’s a few additional fabrics since I didn’t have quite enough. I’m in LOOOOOVE! 🤎The new version of this pattern has been sent to testers so you should start seeing it pop up soon. It’s a great pattern to play more with low volume and scraps. .#quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quilter #quilts #quilters #quiltdesign #quiltersofinstagram #patchworkquilt #ilovequilting #modernquilts #modernquilter #quiltsofinsta #southerncharmquilts #ihavethisthingwithlowvolume

Last you’ll see of this one, I promise. 🤎 I j

Last you’ll see of this one, I promise. 🤎I just don’t know the next time I’ll have a chance to finish off another #rescuequilt . Although I have at least three in my stash in need of finishing. I can’t ever say no when I find them (in good shape at least). The majority of them come from @ebay and @etsy but lately I’ve been getting many from my inbox. Someone will see that I finish them and want to sell me their grandmothers old quilt tops or some that they’ve found. 👵🏻I currently have four rescue tops to work on, so I’m not looking for any right now. If you are interested in rescuing quilts yourself, here’s some tips of what to look for:1️⃣ You want quilt TOPS, not finished quilts. 2️⃣ You want the top FINISHED, not partially finished or all the blocks gathered. Make it easy on yourself and find it ready to go for quilting 3️⃣ It needs to lay flat. Don’t underestimate how difficult a quilt top that doesn’t lay flat is to finish. You will lose heart on those or get so frustrated you quit on it too. 4️⃣ No tops with gaping holes or threadbare fabric, or mega stains. Some holes or tears is ok. Your quilting can take care of those. Some stains wash out. There’s nothing you can do for threadbare tops. 🧵Rescue quilts are a great way to practice your free motion quilting too. I’ve paid everything from $30 to $200 for them. So whatever you feel comfortable with is fine. 🤎The quilt pictured is a #grandmothersflowergardenquilt , I have it on the blog today if you want to read more about it. 😘.#handmadewithlove #ilovehandmade #handmadelove #sewcute #sewing #patchwork #handcraft #craft #instacraft #creativelife #creativeprocess #creatives #createeveryday #grandmothersflowergarden #southerncharmquilts #vintagequilt

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