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A New Dresden Quilt Runner with Michael Miller fabrics – Sewing Finish

September 27, 2019

  I've been an ambassador for Michael Miller fabrics since early this year and they have been sending me the yummiest of fabrics to play with, but these lovelies that arrived just a few weeks ago really had me swooning. I don't get to make many things besides quilts, I'm obsessively focused, you see, but I'm always so thrilled when I do take the time to make a little something.  They ...

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Christmas in July Quilted Pillows with Piping

July 11, 2019

  I have always wanted to decorate with handmade decorations come Christmastime, but just can never find the time to get anything done in the month of December.  So when Susan over at Michael Miller asked if I'd write a Christmas in July post I was all in. Thinking of Christmas in July would be something the opposite of me would do.  I only consider Christmas in December.  I don't ...

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Another Easy Machine Cover – This time for the Juki

April 19, 2019

    Peeps!  I am so dying over these machine covers.  So many years without one and now I have two of them!  One for each of the machines.  Absolutely thrilled!   Custom Quilt Labels     You might remember last week's post with the free pattern for the machine cover, well, I used the same pattern to make this one.  I just changed ...

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Easy Sewing Machine Cover + Free Pattern

April 11, 2019

  I made myself a machine cover!  This is something I've wanted since I first got my machine.  So what was that like 11 years ago?  Oh, geez.  How we let time slide away!  Enough of that!  Let's dive into all of this, because I've written a pattern and had it tested and voila.....  I've got a free PDF pattern for you to make one as well. I'm so excited!   Get a ...

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Sprucing Up – Boho inspired Dresden pillow (sewing finishes)

October 3, 2017

My niece asked for bows and I started making them.  They are no-sew and just need a hot glue gun (I used this tutorial).  I liked them so much I made some for myself.  Not really to wear, but maybe. Then I got into my crochet lace stash, and after that I made the little flower blooms (tutorial here) and stuck them on brooch pins.  I started this project right after this one, so I was coming off ...

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Instagram post 17857085311648168 This block was made by @suelovesthesea  for the #littlemisssawtoothqal .  I am obsessed with Suzanne’s blocks!  All of them feature the cutest fussy cuts. 🥰
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Instagram post 17863760053570072 Today on the blog I’m talking about the #paraparaquilt. This is section 1 and I have quite a ways to go on it, but you can read about how it came to be if you want. 😌 There’s a link in my profile. ✨
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Instagram post 18117888481063168 #littlemisssawtoothqal blocks by @kimberlylphan . 😍🥰. Aren’t they gorgeous?!
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I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all who are participating in this quilt along with me. I’ve had so much fun, gotten to know new friends and having a blast. Extra thanks to @havels_sewing for sponsoring and making this possible. .
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If you shop at Havel’s do use my coupon code SOUTHERNCHARM7 and receive $7 off any purchase of $25.
Instagram post 18046802122204932 Happy Monday!  Y’all My hands are so beat up from that wreath making yesterday. Who knew?  And I wore gloves! 😭 Anyway, I’ve got a Christmas bundle on the blog today to chat about and this Monday I’ve changed things up a bit and did a video. 😬 We will see if you like it. I can always go back to just pictures if you don’t! 🎥 🧵 Have a great week!
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Instagram post 17850064195735837 I am LOVING this quilt along. Everyone is so uplifting and encouraging and kind to each other. Big hugs everywhere!
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I did want to remind everyone that @ginger_quilter has offered to longarm any #littlemisssawtoothquilt with 20% off when you use the code SAWTOOTH. ✨
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If you’ve jumped ahead and got your quilt finished do take Natalie up on her offer if you can. 🤗
#littlemisssawtoothqal
Instagram post 17928367750333077 Happy Friday!  You should find Alana and Jada in your inboxes or on @havels_sewing blog. Have fun sewing them up!  Can’t wait to see what you do. 🌻💕 #littlemisssawtoothqal
Instagram post 18117907204040605 This is Alana. Is she a bow or a spool?  I think differently at different times. 🎀🧵🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, this Friday’s patterns for the #littlemissaawtoothqal will release on schedule. Have a happy thanksgiving! 😘
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