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A Quilter’s Fabric Stash – Sorting and Storage
Planning & Prep

A Quilter’s Fabric Stash – Sorting and Storage

  For some time now I have been researching fabric stashes.  Any why not?  Fabric seems to be one of…

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Loving + Hating a Quilt – Marcelle Medallion – Quilt Reveal
Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

Loving + Hating a Quilt – Marcelle Medallion – Quilt Reveal

Today I’m talking about my Marcelle Medallion quilt that I just finally pulled from the dryer.  I’m also talking about…

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Quilters Using Instagram
Planning & Prep

Quilters Using Instagram

The Carolina Mingle Quilt (click for pattern) I’ve been wanting to write this post for some time.  I intend on…

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Why I LOVE embroidery – Signature fabrics Embroidery Pillow – ( sewing finish )
embroidery | Planning & Prep | Quilted Pillows

Why I LOVE embroidery – Signature fabrics Embroidery Pillow – ( sewing finish )

Last week I completed my most favorite pillow ever.  I’m calling it my favorite because of the most perfect to…

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Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Top #3 + Your Loved One’s Clothing – (quilt reveal)
Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Top #3 + Your Loved One’s Clothing – (quilt reveal)

I am over the moon about my latest quilt finish.  As you may or may not know, I also make…

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The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – The Topstitch Needle for Quilters and Tips for Solving Your Frustrations
Notions & Tools | Planning & Prep

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – The Topstitch Needle for Quilters and Tips for Solving Your Frustrations

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I…

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5 methods of Hand Work that will Soothe Your Soul
applique | embroidery | Planning & Prep

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…

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What is a WIP? + my current count of them
Planning & Prep | work in progress

What is a WIP? + my current count of them

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching…

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What is the Quilt Police?  + how to not be one
Planning & Prep

What is the Quilt Police? + how to not be one

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching…

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How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet
Piecing Demos | Planning & Prep

How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet

Hey, Lovelies! Today I wanted to talk about my personal favorite part of making a quilt:  choosing fabric.  Yah!  Are…

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Monday is all about Fabric – #40 – Denyse Schmidt fabrics – What is it about certain fabrics that make us act like we’ve never used fabric before?
FABRIC MONDAY | Planning & Prep

Monday is all about Fabric – #40 – Denyse Schmidt fabrics – What is it about certain fabrics that make us act like we’ve never used fabric before?

Let’s sip tea and get comfy   Hey friends. This morning I’m drinking cinnamon tea (my favorite) and one I’ve…

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Why you should store scraps by size + That Strawberry Quilt ( quilt reveal )
Planning & Prep | Quilt Reveal

Why you should store scraps by size + That Strawberry Quilt ( quilt reveal )

Two things you should know about me by now:  One is very obvious.  I’m obsessed with low volume and I’m…

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The Lulu Louise quilt top is finished! 💕 Chapter The Lulu Louise quilt top is finished! 💕

Chapter 4 of the Lulu Louise Quilty Class is all about bringing everything together, and I tried something a little different with this one.

Instead of attaching all of the background pieces to each foreground column individually, I chain pieced them. It definitely required a little extra brainpower to keep everything in the right order 😆, but it made the process feel so much quicker.
Then it was just a matter of sewing all those finished columns together and watching Lulu Louise finally become a quilt top.

And now we get to move on to one of my favorite parts... free motion quilting!

Chapter 4 is available now inside the Lulu Louise Quilty Class. 💕
• Pattern included
• Beginner-friendly
• Completely self-paced
• Quilty Club members already have access
There are 4 of these Balance Background bundles le There are 4 of these Balance Background bundles left over at meanderansmake.com all 1/2 yards, all low volume.
I LOVE my job! 🥰 Chapter 4 of the Lulu Louise quil I LOVE my job! 🥰 Chapter 4 of the Lulu Louise quilt class is now available at quiltyclass.com (pattern comes with). We are FMQing it next!! 👏

I haven’t been journaling much, so I thought I’d just put a few things here…
• 🎶 - currently obsessed with Benson Boone
• 🏃🏽‍♀️- up to 4.75 mi
• 📖- Knave and the Moon
Handful of new bundles at meanderandmake.com Handful of new bundles at meanderandmake.com
Some pics from chapter 3 of Lulu Louise Quilty cla Some pics from chapter 3 of Lulu Louise Quilty class. LOVING making this one in all the new sizes. 🩷 quiltyclass.com

Cabinets from @arrowsewing
Time to cut the strip sets for my Lulu Louise. 🩷 Time to cut the strip sets for my Lulu Louise. 🩷
The Lulu Louise Quilty Class is officially underwa The Lulu Louise Quilty Class is officially underway! 💕

We're beginning with all the little things that make the actual sewing go so much smoother: getting familiar with the quilt, gathering supplies, walking through the pattern, and choosing fabrics.

Lulu Louise is a beginner-friendly quilt made with simple, efficient strip piecing, and there are three sizes to choose from: Crib, Throw, and Bed. The quilt pattern is included with the class, so everything needed to begin is waiting inside.

👉 Want to join us? Start the Lulu Louise Quilty Class here: https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/courses/lulu-louise-quilt
https://meanderandmake.com/patterns/ https://meanderandmake.com/patterns/
https://meanderandmake.com/kits/lulu-louise-quilt/ https://meanderandmake.com/kits/lulu-louise-quilt/
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