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Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial
Piecing Demos

Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial

    So last week I posted a brand new and improved video tutorial on how to make half rectangle triangles with my HRT ruler. Today though, I’m going to show you how to trim HRTs if a ruler is not in your budget. Find the HRT ruler here See the video tutorial and more…

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Half Rectangle Triangles – Explained – Video Tutorial
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Half Rectangle Triangles – Explained – Video Tutorial

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics. Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.   To view all previous posts in this series, click here.       Seems like last February when I published…

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How to make Dresden plate centers with Heat n Bond
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How to make Dresden plate centers with Heat n Bond

Watch a video on how to make your dresden plate centers with heat n bond adhesive for a quick raw edge applique.

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

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 triangles last year while in the midst of the Bad Girl quilt along.  We were making all the HRTs with a paper template, do you remember?  So one day I sat down in Illustrator with…

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Block Building Basics – How to Snowball Corners
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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, but those should be found in the pattern you are following. Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.   To…

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Block Building Basics – How to Make a Square in a Square
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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, but those should be found in the pattern you are following. Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.   To…

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A little look at some of the free motion quilting A little look at some of the free motion quilting I’ve been doing for my upcoming book, Book of Many Mini Quilts. 🥰
A few photos from Chapter 5 💛 I finally got the Dr A few photos from Chapter 5 💛
I finally got the Dresden attached, and seeing it sitting on that quilted background made me ridiculously happy. All those little blades, all that straight line quilting, and now it actually looks like the quilt I’ve been seeing in my head.
I went with the traditional method on this one, top stitching around the edges and stitching in the ditch between the blades. It takes a little more stopping and starting, but I really love the definition it gives the Dresden.
And yes, I definitely spent some time just standing there looking at it before moving on 😅
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Final day to pre-order the Milkland collection htt Final day to pre-order the Milkland collection https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/pre-order/arrival-june/
Chapter 5 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 5 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️
In this chapter, we’re attaching the Dresden plate and exploring two different quilting options. You can choose a traditional approach with top stitching and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting, or a free motion method using flowing S-curves to secure the plate.
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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. 🩷
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