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Applique – Perfect Circles with Aluminum Foil
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Applique – Perfect Circles with Aluminum Foil

  I’m going to show you how to make perfect circle appliques using a method of turned edge applique that uses aluminum foil to help you get the circle perfected.Β  This would be the opposite of raw edge applique.Β  You would choose this method if you are trying to avoid having any raw edges on…

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How to Hand Applique
applique | English Paper Piecing | How to Make a Dresden Plate

How to Hand Applique

  In this post, we are chatting about hand applique. I’m posting this during EPP week, but know that though many use hand applique with their English paper piecing, hand applique can stand all on it’s own.Β  There is no end to all the shapes you can applique.Β  So this tutorial doesn’t only apply to…

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5 methods of Hand Work that will Soothe Your Soul
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5 methods of Hand Work that will Soothe Your Soul

I feel like before my mind realized I needed a slow down, my body already knew. Prior to the end of 2016, I had already dabbled here and there in ‘slowing down’.Β  I had just not given it a name or thought very much of it.Β  I learned to do some needle work because of…

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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.

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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 πŸ’› 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 βœ‚οΈ

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. πŸ™ƒ
About 8 hours in is my estimate. I keep think this About 8 hours in is my estimate. I keep think this will be my last session and I’m always underestimating the time involved. Machine is a @berninausa q20 sit down.
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