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Exploring the Many Ways of Binding A Quilt
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Exploring the Many Ways of Binding A Quilt

  We all have a method of binding that we like best and that we think is the “best” way.  What happens when you no longer love your binding method?  What if it this really trusty method you’ve been using for oh, about eleven years makes you shake your head and say no more.  That’s…

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A Guide for the Beginner Quilter + Tips from Experienced Quilters
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A Guide for the Beginner Quilter + Tips from Experienced Quilters

  With the release of my Patchwork + Make class this week I’m on the topic of the beginner quilter.  I get quite a bit of questions in my inbox from beginners and it’s almost always the same ones, so I thought I’d take a moment today and just answer a few basic questions and…

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A Scrappy Low Volume Background Guide
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A Scrappy Low Volume Background Guide

  This is a topic that I get asked about on a weekly basis and I thought it was high time I posted about it.  I’ve often told you about my love of low volume fabrics, I told you what low volume fabric was in this post, but I’ve never detailed how I choose the…

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The Great Big Scrap Discussion – Part 3 – Tips + Patterns
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The Great Big Scrap Discussion – Part 3 – Tips + Patterns

This post is part of a 4-series of posts dedicated to the topic of fabric scraps. Find all the posts in this series here. Find all my scrappy quilts here.             What is a scrappy quilt?  Let’s settle that first!  A scrappy quilt is any quilt that you use bits…

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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 2- Cutting + Storing
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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 2- Cutting + Storing

This post is part of a 4-series of posts dedicated to the topic of fabric scraps. Find all the posts in this series here. Find all my scrappy quilts here.       We are at the second part of this series and the focus today is cutting and storing.  I feel like the way…

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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 1- What is a fabric scrap?
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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 1- What is a fabric scrap?

This post is part of a 4-series of posts dedicated to the topic of fabric scraps. Find all the posts in this series here. Find all my scrappy quilts here.     I’ve been working on this post for weeks, and I’m so very glad to get this out to you today!  It’s my favorite…

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All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilt All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilting, just because. #freemotionquilting
I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too mu I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too much, maybe perfect? Negative space makes me lose my mind a little every time. #freemotionquilting
The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially r The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially right for a maple leaf block. Amiright? Made these in class yesterday for the Little Maple Mini. Geez, I'm in love... 🥰
Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. Thi Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. This brand new PDF pattern is perfect for anyone who loves simple hand quilting with a lot of texture. Use a geometric print and stitch right over it or grab a stencil and make your own design. Finished with a neat little zipper back and ready for cozy sewing time.
The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in my new wall of mini quilts. We’re beginning the project in Quilty Club and this quilt will be the starting point for the whole wall. quiltyclub.com
Chapter 5 of Cozy Fall Stitches is officially unde Chapter 5 of Cozy Fall Stitches is officially underway. This week, we’re starting the Little Maple Mini Quilt, a sweet and simple wall hanging that measures about 9" x 18". You’ll love how fast this one comes together. Two maple leaf blocks turned on point, a few half-square triangles, and a pretty hanging detail that makes it perfect for displaying. The first two lessons are already ready for you to dive into:• 🧵 Lesson 30: Project Overview – See the finished mini quilt and learn what you’ll need to get started.• 📄 Lesson 31: Pattern Download and Walkthrough – Grab your pattern and follow along as we walk through each step together. Later this week, I’ll be filming and editing the sewing demos for this project, and the rest of the lessons will be added to the class by early next week. Keep an eye on Quilt Class for updates!
Chapter 3 Part 2 of Cozy Fall Stitches is live! Yo Chapter 3 Part 2 of Cozy Fall Stitches is live!You’ll finish your Pumpkin Star Pillow with basting, quilting, backing, and binding.The final lessons are waiting for you now 🧵✨ https://wp.me/p8kjP9-bZM
Just me, quilting toothpaste swirls. Hypnotic and Just me, quilting toothpaste swirls. Hypnotic and so satisfying. 🌀
The Pumpkin Star Pillow is officially complete, an The Pumpkin Star Pillow is officially complete, and I can’t stop staring at it. ✨ This project was such a fun mix of piecing, quilting, and finishing, all those cozy fall colors really came together beautifully.
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