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Planning & Prep

A beautiful quilt starts long before the first seam. Learn how to choose fabrics, organize your project, plan your layout, and prepare for a smoother, more enjoyable quilting experience.

Why you should store scraps by size + That Strawberry Quilt ( quilt reveal )
Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

Why you should store scraps by size + That Strawberry Quilt ( quilt reveal )

Two things you should know about me by now:  One is very obvious.  I’m obsessed with low volume and I’m…

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My start with quilts + A Dresden Quilt #4 – ( quilt reveal )
A Dresden Quilt | Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

My start with quilts + A Dresden Quilt #4 – ( quilt reveal )

  You know I’ve been working on this quilt longer than I normally work on a quilt.  I don’t consider…

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Three different kinds of quilts
Planning & Prep

Three different kinds of quilts

Out of print gnome fabric I overpaid for by Heather Ross, but don’t regret it because it makes me smile….

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Using mini design boards while making a quilt
Piecing Demos | Planning & Prep | work in progress

Using mini design boards while making a quilt

I have previously mentioned wanting to make and use Lori Holt’s mini design boards before. I feel like whenever you…

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Monday is all about fabrics – #17 – Stocking up on low volume fabrics (+a cheaper method)
FABRIC MONDAY | Planning & Prep

Monday is all about fabrics – #17 – Stocking up on low volume fabrics (+a cheaper method)

This is the stack of fabrics that came in this week. I can’t tell you how tickled I get when…

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Learning about YOUR personal style + Falling Slowly Quilt – in progress
Planning & Prep | work in progress

Learning about YOUR personal style + Falling Slowly Quilt – in progress

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what my own style is. There are so many colors I like and…

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Why should you label your quilt?
Planning & Prep

Why should you label your quilt?

I have mentioned this particular quilt in a dozen different posts.  The thing is, it’s my favorite.  ABOVE all other…

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Learning English Paper Piecing
Planning & Prep

Learning English Paper Piecing

I mentioned this project at the beginning of the month. It’s the #EPPparty hosted by Pat Bravo and Mister Domestic….

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Monday is all about Fabric – #13 – Vie de Boheme + thoughts on purchasing only the kind of fabrics you are drawn to
FABRIC MONDAY | Planning & Prep

Monday is all about Fabric – #13 – Vie de Boheme + thoughts on purchasing only the kind of fabrics you are drawn to

Hello Quilt Makers! Sadly, (with more than enough self pity) I have been put on a fabric lock down. Whole…

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Winging it + (thoughts on improv layouts)
Planning & Prep | work in progress

Winging it + (thoughts on improv layouts)

I talked about this quilt this past Monday. It’s all about deer.  One of my So Obsessed quilts.  I have…

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Quilt Reveal – My Eowyn Quilt is Finished + thoughts on hand quilting
Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

Quilt Reveal – My Eowyn Quilt is Finished + thoughts on hand quilting

I’m pretty smitten about this quilt.  When I discussed it in my previous post, I was talking about trying hand…

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Sewing machines – high end vs mid range and a review of the Juki 2000qi
Planning & Prep | product reviews

Sewing machines – high end vs mid range and a review of the Juki 2000qi

Hey quilty peeps! I’ve had my newest sewing machine for over a month now and I thought it was time…

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A few pics of the quilting on Swayful. That’s a wr A few pics of the quilting on Swayful. That’s a wrap on this class. Thank you so much for joining me for this one. 🩷
Chapter 6 is now available at quiltyclass.com . Co Chapter 6 is now available at quiltyclass.com . Come see and learn how to FMQ this lovey. 🩷
Some stills of Soulshine. https://meanderandmake.c Some stills of Soulshine. https://meanderandmake.com/quilt-kits/soulshine-quilt/
Finally got it bound. Here’s the Soulshine quilt i Finally got it bound. Here’s the Soulshine quilt in Calm + Content fabrics. 🥰
What a day. 🙃 At least the view has been crinkly f What a day. 🙃 At least the view has been crinkly filled.
We have two new fat stack bundles in the shop! ( We have two new fat stack bundles in the shop! 

(10) fat quarters each. Think of these as budget bundles or collection sampling. You can always add to them from your stash for your next fat quarter friendly quilt. Meanderandmake.com
A few pics of what we are working on in chapter 6 A few pics of what we are working on in chapter 6 of the Swayful Quilty Class. 

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Chapter 5 is here! This is where your quilt really Chapter 5 is here! This is where your quilt really starts to come together. We'll arrange the blocks, create a balanced layout, sew the rows, and watch the woven design appear one seam at a time. If you've been waiting to see the magic happen, this is the chapter for you. 💛

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