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How to Make Pretty Pins for Your Pincushions
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How to Make Pretty Pins for Your Pincushions

If you’ve been wanting to add a sweet final touch to your handmade pincushions, making your own pretty pins is such a fun way to do it. In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how I created the decorative pins I used in my Quilt-As-You-Go Pincushion class. It’s a simple process using just a few…

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Batting Together tape  – Video Tutorial
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Batting Together tape – Video Tutorial

Today I’m showing you a demo/tutorial about the Batting Together tape by Heat Press. This is such a great notion to help you use up some of those batting scraps! Hope you enjoy! How to use the Batting Together tape Video Links:

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The Big Thread Chat
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The Big Thread Chat

Hey hey! Today I have a video for you discussing the many different threads I use for all the different tasks of making a quilt. Scroll below to watch! This post is a part of a series called Notions & Tools. I am always ready to find notions or tools that can help make my…

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A Look at a few Juki presser feet
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A Look at a few Juki presser feet

Hey hey! I have a video for you today showing a few of the feet I have for my Juki, how to put on the walking foot and how to put on the walking foot guide. Links + Tools from the video

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4 Quilting Notions I’m Currently Loving
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4 Quilting Notions I’m Currently Loving

Hey hey! Today I have a video for you. Let’s chat about 4 new-to-me quilting notions that I’m currently loving! I’d love to hear from you as well. Leave a comment about a notion or tool you think I’d like or should try. πŸ™‚ This post is a part of a series called Notions &…

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Basic Quilting Supplies – for beginners
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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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The Sunset Serenade fabric collection is currently The Sunset Serenade fabric collection is currently available in bundles, yardage, kits, and matching wide backs, but preorders close on Sunday.

If you’ve been thinking about adding it to your stash or starting a quilt with it, now’s a great time to take a closer look.

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Not sure which pattern to make next? I just put t Not sure which pattern to make next?

I just put together a collection of 8 of the most popular Southern Charm Quilt patterns, including some of my longest-running customer favorites.

Whether you love sampler quilts, star quilts, scrappy quilts, or beginner-friendly projects, you'll find something to inspire your next make.

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He is always like this. 🩷 Swayful quilt pattern re He is always like this. 🩷 Swayful quilt pattern releases June 26!!!!

Foreground fabrics: Snuggly collection
Background: @modafabrics Bella Weathered Teak
New Balance background bundle in stock. 🩷 New Balance background bundle in stock. 🩷
I think this might be my favorite part of the whol I think this might be my favorite part of the whole quilt πŸ’› And I know I took way too many pics, but... there’s just something about sewing all those little blades together and suddenly having a Dresden plate in your hands. I'm dying.

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Chapter 4 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 4 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available βœ‚οΈ

In this chapter, we're cutting the Dresden pieces, turning them into blades, and sewing them together into a complete Dresden plate. I also show both ruler and template methods for cutting, along with tips for fabric placement and fussy cutting.

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A slower look. Trying to work in those toothpaste A slower look. Trying to work in those toothpaste swirls with my normal flowers and feathers. Not sure about it yet. Oh and yes, I’m still quilting this. πŸ™ƒ
About 8 hours in is my estimate. I keep think this About 8 hours in is my estimate. I keep think this will be my last session and I’m always underestimating the time involved. Machine is a @berninausa q20 sit down.
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