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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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🎬 Showing off blocks 44 and 45 of Dilly Dally, 🎬 Showing off blocks 44 and 45 of Dilly Dally, sharing what I love about them and where things got a little off track. 😅 It’s all part of the process, and I’m learning something new with each one. 🧵 Comment "dilly" for more.
Holding up a whole garden of Everlush. 🌿✨The Holding up a whole garden of Everlush. 🌿✨The fabric collection is officially in stock, and I’m swooning over how it looks all stitched up. #everlushfabrics  #faefolkquilt  https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/everlush/
Blocks 41, 42, and 43 are now available in the Dil Blocks 41, 42, and 43 are now available in the Dilly Dally quilt class! ✨The patterns and demos for all three are ready to dive into. Can’t wait to see how you make them your own. 🧵💛 https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
Last day to pre-order the Milkland fabrics is TODA Last day to pre-order the Milkland fabrics is TODAY! ⏰  https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/milkland/
Same block, different fabrics. Block 41 is showing Same block, different fabrics. Block 41 is showing off in the Dilly Dally class today. ✨ #dillydallyquilt
The Everlush fabrics officially in the shop, and m The Everlush fabrics officially in the shop, and my latest quilt top feels like a walk through a blooming daydream. 🌼🧵 Comment "everlush" if you'd like to be sent a link to the collection.
Everlush has just ARRIVED! If you pre-ordered, you Everlush has just ARRIVED! If you pre-ordered, you should receiving your shipping notification soon. We have a little bit of extra stock as well. With 16 richly detailed prints and 2 coordinating widebacks, Everlush is full of bold florals, summery hues, and all the lush vibes you’ve been waiting for. Whether you're planning a whole new quilt or just need a few standout prints to refresh your stash, this is the moment to scoop them up. Comment "everlush" if you want the link. 🧡
The background in these blocks is my new #milkland The background in these blocks is my new #milklandfabrics . Coming to the shop in June and available to pre-order now. I'm going for a scrappy background on this quilt. This version of Dilly Dally I'm making uses my Tiny Terrazzo as the foreground.
A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, an A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, and 40 of #dillydallyquilt . If you are looking for a long project, come join us. These blocks are fun! ❤️
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