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Gratitude + Something Gold + Video Tutorial for Chunky Stitch Binding
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Gratitude + Something Gold + Video Tutorial for Chunky Stitch Binding

  So many things to say today.  It’s November and November is a month for giving gratitude.  I have so many reasons to be thankful, family, friends, health and home, health of my loved ones.  I could list these bits all day long, but this is a quilting blog and I try hard not to…

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Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial
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Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial

  I discussed this quite a bit in my Exploring Binding Methods post last Wednesday.  Forgive me as I repeat myself a little bit on this post, but since this is a tutorial I want you to know all that I know and I don’t want to assume you read last week’s post or make…

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Exploring the Many Ways of Binding A Quilt
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Exploring the Many Ways of Binding A Quilt

  We all have a method of binding that we like best and that we think is the “best” way.  What happens when you no longer love your binding method?  What if it this really trusty method you’ve been using for oh, about eleven years makes you shake your head and say no more.  That’s…

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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 3 – Machine Binding – Video Tutorial
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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 3 – Machine Binding – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a quilt that’s ready for snuggling: Baste your quilt Free Motion Quilting and trim up Bind your quilt     Today I’m showing you my method for binding my quilts that I’ve used for over ten…

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All About Scrappy Binding  + Coin Quilt #2 (quilt reveal)
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All About Scrappy Binding + Coin Quilt #2 (quilt reveal)

The other day I asked you about scrappy binding on Instagram.  I was surprised how even things were on this topic.  There were many who loved it, many who did not, and many who had never heard of it. Today I’m going into details about where the scrappy binding comes from, how to make it…

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How to Machine Bind a Quilt
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How to Machine Bind a Quilt

Hello lovelies! I’m back with the final step of the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along.  Next time I post about this quilt it will be with completed pictures.  It’s been such a lovely journey to have you take with me and I have very much enjoyed the company.  I’ll be sure to post some of…

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Last call for Sunset Serenade 🌅 Sunday is the fin Last call for Sunset Serenade 🌅

Sunday is the final day to preorder this collection.

Right now you’ll find:
✨ Fat quarter bundles
✨ Half yard bundles
✨ Individual yardage
✨ Quilt kits
✨ Matching wide backs

After Sunday, the yardage and kits will be removed from the shop. Fat quarter and half yard bundles will remain only while supplies last.

If you’ve been waiting to grab Sunset Serenade, now is the time.

I’ll tag everything in this post so you can take a closer look.

https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/pre-order/arrival-june/
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.

I’ll tag everything in this post. 💕
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 💛 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 ✂️

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. 🙃
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