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Piecing Demos

Master the techniques that bring quilt blocks to life. These step-by-step demonstrations cover common piecing methods, helpful tips, and practical skills you’ll use again and again in your quilting projects.

I designed a ruler!  The half rectangle triangle ruler + video tutorial
Notions & Tools | Piecing Demos | Specialty Ruler Tutorials

I designed a ruler! The half rectangle triangle ruler + video tutorial

  I have been waiting for this day for almost a year.  I designed a ruler for making half rectangle…

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Block Building Basics – How to Snowball Corners
Piecing Demos

Block Building Basics – How to Snowball Corners

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics.  There are no measurements included in these posts,…

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Block Building Basics – How to Make a Square in a Square
Piecing Demos | Quilt Block Demos

Block Building Basics – How to Make a Square in a Square

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics.  There are no measurements included in these posts,…

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Block Building Basics – How to Make a 4-patch
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Block Building Basics – How to Make a 4-patch

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics.  There are no measurements included in these posts,…

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Gratitude + Something Gold + Video Tutorial for Chunky Stitch Binding
Binding | Piecing Demos

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…

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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 2 – Free Motion Quilting – Video Tutorial
Piecing Demos | Quilting

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 2 – Free Motion Quilting – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a…

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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial
Basting | Piecing Demos

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a…

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How to Make 2-at-a-time Half Rectangle Triangles Without the HRT ruler
Piecing Demos | Specialty Ruler Tutorials

How to Make 2-at-a-time Half Rectangle Triangles Without the HRT ruler

    So last week I posted a brand new and improved video tutorial on how to make half rectangle…

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How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn { and not throw things } – video tutorial
Piecing Demos | Quilting

How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn { and not throw things } – video tutorial

  Okay, this is serious!  Yarn tied quilts have been bad-mouthed.  I have heard it repeatedly.  I have even saw…

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What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )
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What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching…

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Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )
Piecing Demos | quilt labels

Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )

Hello, sweet quilt loving makers! This is a post I have been meaning to write forever.  I do sell custom…

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How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet
Piecing Demos | Planning & Prep

How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet

Hey, Lovelies! Today I wanted to talk about my personal favorite part of making a quilt:  choosing fabric.  Yah!  Are…

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I JUST completed my book. 🎉🥳 these pics are some s I JUST completed my book. 🎉🥳 these pics are some sneaky shots I took yesterday after wrapping things up. There’s still so much to do. I have a bit of polishing to do. And the whole thing needs testing. But just having all the projects done and photographed, and then knowing I’ll be releasing on time… whew! Weight off my mind. 

Oh and these crinkles are making me swoon! 🫠

Preorder here 👉🏻 https://meanderandmake.com/book-of-many-mini-quilts-by-melanie-traylor-wirebound-book/
And that is a wrap on the Light in the Dark mini q And that is a wrap on the Light in the Dark mini quilt class. I had SO MUCH making this little lovely with you. And just so glad for the push to start including the FMQ demos in these classes as well. THANK YOU! 🙏 Not sure I would be adding that to all future classes without that push. 🩷 These pics will show you that border much better. I swear scallops are my new favorite. I doubt I ever get away from freely doodling all over but some precision ruler work quilting here and there really puts the polish on a project. 

If you missed making this one with us, it’s still available as a self paced class at quiltyclass.com
Two new fat stack bundles are in the shop. These a Two new fat stack bundles are in the shop. These are our 10-piece budget bundles. https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/bundles/fat-stacks/
I forgot to quilt the drapes on my star points. 🙃 I forgot to quilt the drapes on my star points. 🙃 I’ve been REALLY enjoying borders lately. Can’t really see this one due to my binding, but I’ll show it soon. 

We are wrapping up this class over at quiltyclass.com and I used Happy Home fabrics again. ☺️
I've been thinking a lot about Quilty Club lately, I've been thinking a lot about Quilty Club lately, and I realized I may not have been explaining it very well.

I talk a LOT about the classes because, I'm usually in the middle of teaching one. 

But Quilty Club isn't just for quilters who need a class.

When you join, there's already a whole library waiting for you, including around 15 patterns you can download right away. If you've been quilting for years, you can grab the patterns you want and head straight to your sewing machine.

And if you want a little help? That's there, too. The complete classes, demos, workshops, quilting lessons, and finishing techniques are all included.

Plus, Quilty Club members save 10% every time they shop at Meander + Make.

Sew along with me or sew completely on your own. Either way, you're welcome here. 💕

Join Quilty Club at QuiltyClub.com
We have @sharonhollanddesigns new collection in st We have @sharonhollanddesigns new collection in stock at meanderandmake.com. Bundles and yardage. 🩷
A few pics of Lulu Louise. Made with Happy Home A few pics of Lulu Louise. 

Made with Happy Home collection and Bella Betty’s Brown.
Hands down my favorite FMQ work I’ve ever done. 🥳 Hands down my favorite FMQ work I’ve ever done. 🥳 Matchstick quilting is my new favorite thing.
She’s done and I love it. Last chance to get the She’s done and I love it. 

Last chance to get the Happy Home fabrics during the pre-order discount period is the end of August.
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