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Free Motion Quilting – The Soulshine Quilt
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Free Motion Quilting – The Soulshine Quilt

Since the last time I posted a free motion quilting tutorial, I’ve changed machines. I am now using a Bernina Q20, which is technically a longarm machine… BUT I don’t have it on a frame, so it’s basically the same thing as quilting on a domestic. The only difference is I have A TON of…

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Succulents – How to Quilt It – #5
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Succulents – How to Quilt It – #5

    Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it.  All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting.  This series assumes you…

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English Paper Piecing – What is it + All the Supplies
English Paper Piecing

English Paper Piecing – What is it + All the Supplies

Today’s post is part of a week long series covering all things English paper piecing.  This series is in effort to help you along while making the Oh Honey quilt. You’ll find the pattern available here.  Visit our EPP shop section here. To view all previous posts in this series, click here.     Late next…

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How to Quilt It – #4 – Ammonites + Swirls
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How to Quilt It – #4 – Ammonites + Swirls

Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it.  All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting.  This series assumes you are already…

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How to Quilt It – #3 – Lazy S, Loopy Lines + Orange Peel Bloom
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How to Quilt It – #3 – Lazy S, Loopy Lines + Orange Peel Bloom

Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it.  All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting.  This series assumes you are already…

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How to Quilt It – #2 – Elongated Curls and Tornados
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How to Quilt It – #2 – Elongated Curls and Tornados

Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it.  All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting.  This series assumes you are already…

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From fabric pull to finished quilt top ✨ This is From fabric pull to finished quilt top ✨This is the Faefolk quilt in my Maple Syrup Disco fabrics with Kona Roasted Pecan for the background. Pattern releases in September and is beginner friendly, fat quarter friendly, and a quick weekend make. Cabinet from @arrowsewing
From my sketchbook to fabric. Some of these starte From my sketchbook to fabric.Some of these started as simple hand-drawn ideas, and now they’re part of Calm + Content. I loved seeing these soft colors and gentle prints make the jump from my iPad to real fabric.Releasing in November and available now for pre-order in bundles, yardage, wide backs, and quilt kits. Tap the tags to shop or head to the link in my bio.
My Good Girl quilt in the Midsummery fabrics is re My Good Girl quilt in the Midsummery fabrics is ready for quilting, but I can’t decide on the wide back. Both match … so I’m leaving it up to you! Which one gets your vote? This or that?
In the last two days, I’ve made probably over a In the last two days, I’ve made probably over a hundred new pretty pins for the pincushions we’ve been working on the past couple of weeks. I just made this demo free as a wrap-up of the Quilt-As-You-Go Pincushion class, so you can make pretty pins too.🎥 Watch the Pretty Pins demo here: https://southerncharmquilts.com/2025/08/08/how-to-make-pretty-pins-for-your-pincushions/
It started with just one... Then I made another. A It started with just one...Then I made another.And another.And, well, now I have five. 😅These QAYG pincushions are dangerously addictive.Fast to make, perfect for playing with scraps, and honestly kind of hard to stop.Which one’s your favorite?🧷 Grab the pattern: https://meanderandmake.com/kits/qayg-pincushion/🎥 Take the class: https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
I think I might’ve forgotten to show you this ve I think I might’ve forgotten to show you this version of Dilly Dally.The top is finished, just waiting to be quilted. This one is made entirely with Tiny Terrazzo, and I love how soft and playful it turned out. 💗If you want to make one too, we currently have kits.
This has been years in the making, and it’s fina This has been years in the making, and it’s finally here. 💛The Dilly Dally Quilt Book is finished and officially released. 99 pages, countless stitches, and three years of dreaming, designing, and slowly bringing it to life.This book holds so much of my heart.You can grab a spiral-bound copy that lays flat while you sew, or get the PDF and dive in right away.And as a little celebration, Dilly Dally and all patterns are on sale through Sunday.Thank you for being part of this journey with me. #southerncharmquilts #dillydallyquilt
A little peek at Calm + Content ✨ Soft, sweet, a A little peek at Calm + Content ✨Soft, sweet, and made for slow sewing.Releasing this October, but you can pre-order now in Fat Quarter bundles, Half Yard bundles, yardage, wide backs, and quilt kits.💗 Pre-order the collection here: https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/calm-content/Which print are you most excited to sew with?
Okay, so I’m over here drawing socks and florals Okay, so I’m over here drawing socks and florals and giggling the whole time. Because why do these two things look so dang cute together?! It’s got me in a cozy kind of mood. What’s something that instantly makes you think of snuggling? Tell me in the comments! I've already thought of cats, cups of tea and coffee, and sweaters.
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