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Chapter 2 of the Faefolk Quilt Class ✂️ Cutting Fabrics
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Chapter 2 of the Faefolk Quilt Class ✂️ Cutting Fabrics

Chapter 2 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is now live, and this section is all about cutting our fabrics. I decided to expand this part of the class a little more than usual so that even brand-new quilters can start with no prior skills. Cutting is one of the most important steps in quilting, and…

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Rescuing a Vintage Hexagon Quilt
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Rescuing a Vintage Hexagon Quilt

Bringing New Life to a Rescue Quilt Every so often I pull from my basket of rescue quilts. These are old quilt tops I’ve found at estate sales, thrift shops, and antique stores that still have plenty of life left in them. This particular quilt top immediately caught my attention with its scrappy pinks, florals,…

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Chapter 1 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is Now Live! 🌿
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Chapter 1 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is Now Live! 🌿

I’m so excited to share that Chapter 1 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is now live! This is the very beginning of our quilting journey together, and it’s all about getting you set up and ready to dive in with confidence. Inside Chapter 1, you’ll find several lessons that will guide you through the very…

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Faefolk Quilt Class: The Perfect First Quilt
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Faefolk Quilt Class: The Perfect First Quilt

The Faefolk quilt is what I like to call the perfect first quilt. It’s beginner-friendly, fat quarter–friendly, and made entirely with straight-line sewing. Whether you’re brand new to quilting or just want a quick and satisfying project, Faefolk is designed to build your confidence and give you a beautiful quilt top you’ll be proud of….

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Faefolk Quilt Top in Maple Syrup Disco
Faefolk Quilt

Faefolk Quilt Top in Maple Syrup Disco

A Sweet Finish: My Faefolk Quilt Top I just finished my Faefolk quilt top using my Maple Syrup Disco fabrics, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. This is the 51″ x 51″ version, and I used Kona Roasted Pecan for the background. The Faefolk quilt pattern is a brand new design…

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Good Girl Quilt in Midsummery Fabrics
Good Girl Quilt

Good Girl Quilt in Midsummery Fabrics

I just finished up my latest Good Girl Quilt top, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This is one of my go-to beginner patterns and one of the first ones I ever wrote. It’s all about simple sewing with big pieces and straight lines. That makes it great for showcasing bold fabrics…

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It’s happening! The Book of Many Mini Quilts relea It’s happening! The Book of Many Mini Quilts releases late this year. Here’s my start 🥰 May all the walls get covered with lovely. We will be doing some of these minis over at Quilty Class. Come join us!
We have a ton of new bundles/kits in stock. 3 kits We have a ton of new bundles/kits in stock. 3 kits added this week for the Inner Beauty quilt. 1 added for the Trippy quilt and 1 added for Soulshine, Little Miss or Sugar Bear. https://meanderandmake.com/
I really, really enjoyed quilting this grid 💛 I m I really, really enjoyed quilting this grid 💛

I made the lines a little bigger this time than I did on my sample, and I ended up loving the extra space and texture it gave the quilt. It’s technically a one-inch grid, except for the rectangle happening in the center.

I marked the whole thing with a Hera marker before quilting, this was one of those really relaxing sewing sessions where you just settle in and stitch for a while.

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Chapter 3 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 3 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️

In this chapter, we’re marking the quilt with a Hera marker and quilting the background using simple straight line quilting and a walking foot. We’re quilting the background before attaching the Dresden plate, which gives the finished mini such a pretty layered look and keeps the quilting process really manageable.

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This might be the fastest chapter in the whole qui This might be the fastest chapter in the whole quilt 😅

I sat down thinking I was just going to sew a little bit, and before I knew it, the whole background block was finished and basted. Yes to easy sewing days ✂️

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Chapter 2 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 2 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️

In this chapter, we’re building the background block that the Dresden plate will eventually sit on, beginning with the center nine-patch and working outward to complete the block.

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My next several afternoons ought to do it. If you’ My next several afternoons ought to do it. If you’re on my tester list, check your inbox. I’ll be getting all my boxes checked on that front by Wednesday. #swayfulquilt
A few little snapshots from Chapter 1 💛 Everythin A few little snapshots from Chapter 1 💛

Everything is pressed, cut, organized, and ready to sew. I spent a lot of time thinking about these fabrics before cutting into them, and now that it’s all laid out beside the machine, I’m getting really excited to start piecing.

Honestly, this part always feels a little magical to me. Like the quiet moment right before the quilt starts becoming real ✂️ Cabinet and chair from @arrowsewing 

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We’ve begun 💛 Chapter 1 of the Morning Rising mini We’ve begun 💛 Chapter 1 of the Morning Rising mini quilt class is now available, and I’m so excited to start this one with you.

The pattern is included with the class, and today we’re getting everything ready to sew, choosing fabrics, organizing pieces, and getting comfortable with the project before we jump in.

Also, I’m weirdly excited about the straight line quilting in this one 😅 I don’t do it nearly enough, but it’s so relaxing and satisfying once you get going. I cannot wait for you to try it too.

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