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Free Preview – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows – Hand Binding a Pillow
Binding | How to Make a Pillow | Quilted Pillows | Quilty Class

Free Preview – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows – Hand Binding a Pillow

A little free preview of the Wholecloth Quilty Class is now available. This is the binding lesson. Click the link in my profile if you’d like to view it. #wholeclothquiltypillow

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New at Quilt Class – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows
How to Make a Pillow | Quilted Pillows | Quilty Class

New at Quilt Class – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows

There’s a new class at Quilt Class: the Wholecloth Quilty Pillow class. Learn how to make these simple get-it-done-in-a-weekend project that teaches grid quilting and hand binding. #wholeclothquiltypillow

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Free Preview – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows – How to baste a pillow
Basting | How to Make a Pillow | Quilted Pillows | Quilty Class

Free Preview – Wholecloth Quilty Pillows – How to baste a pillow

A little free preview of the Wholecloth Quilty Class is now available. This is the basting lesson. Click the link in my profile if you’d like to view it. #wholeclothquiltypillow

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How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – French Seam
How to Make a Pillow | Quilted Pillows

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – French Seam

  Hey lovelies!  I wanted to show you the French seam today.  It’s pretty easy and has a lovely finish.  Before we jump in…. if you are looking for the free motion quilting tutorial for this particular pillow top I’m working with, you’ll find it here.  If you are liking the fabrics:  the gold is…

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How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – Zig Zag Seam
How to Make a Pillow | Quilted Pillows

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – Zig Zag Seam

  Hey lovelies!  We are talking about turning blocks into pillows today.  I’ve got directions and a video below, but first let’s talk about when and what. There will be three of these posts, because there are three methods I use often enough and it’s all about that seam.  There is reasoning for each of…

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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.
It’s happening! The Book of Many Mini Quilts relea It’s happening! The Book of Many Mini Quilts releases late this year. Here’s my start 🥰 May all the walls get covered with lovely. We will be doing some of these minis over at Quilty Class. Come join us!
We have a ton of new bundles/kits in stock. 3 kits We have a ton of new bundles/kits in stock. 3 kits added this week for the Inner Beauty quilt. 1 added for the Trippy quilt and 1 added for Soulshine, Little Miss or Sugar Bear. https://meanderandmake.com/
I really, really enjoyed quilting this grid 💛 I m I really, really enjoyed quilting this grid 💛

I made the lines a little bigger this time than I did on my sample, and I ended up loving the extra space and texture it gave the quilt. It’s technically a one-inch grid, except for the rectangle happening in the center.

I marked the whole thing with a Hera marker before quilting, this was one of those really relaxing sewing sessions where you just settle in and stitch for a while.

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Chapter 3 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 3 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️

In this chapter, we’re marking the quilt with a Hera marker and quilting the background using simple straight line quilting and a walking foot. We’re quilting the background before attaching the Dresden plate, which gives the finished mini such a pretty layered look and keeps the quilting process really manageable.

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This might be the fastest chapter in the whole qui This might be the fastest chapter in the whole quilt 😅

I sat down thinking I was just going to sew a little bit, and before I knew it, the whole background block was finished and basted. Yes to easy sewing days ✂️

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Chapter 2 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 2 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️

In this chapter, we’re building the background block that the Dresden plate will eventually sit on, beginning with the center nine-patch and working outward to complete the block.

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My next several afternoons ought to do it. If you’ My next several afternoons ought to do it. If you’re on my tester list, check your inbox. I’ll be getting all my boxes checked on that front by Wednesday. #swayfulquilt
A few little snapshots from Chapter 1 💛 Everythin A few little snapshots from Chapter 1 💛

Everything is pressed, cut, organized, and ready to sew. I spent a lot of time thinking about these fabrics before cutting into them, and now that it’s all laid out beside the machine, I’m getting really excited to start piecing.

Honestly, this part always feels a little magical to me. Like the quiet moment right before the quilt starts becoming real ✂️ Cabinet and chair from @arrowsewing 

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