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Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial
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Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial

  I discussed this quite a bit in my Exploring Binding Methods post last Wednesday.  Forgive me as I repeat myself a little bit on this post, but since this is a tutorial I want you to know all that I know and I don’t want to assume you read last week’s post or make…

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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 3 – Machine Binding – Video Tutorial
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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 3 – Machine Binding – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a quilt that’s ready for snuggling: Baste your quilt Free Motion Quilting and trim up Bind your quilt     Today I’m showing you my method for binding my quilts that I’ve used for over ten…

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How to Machine Bind a Quilt
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How to Machine Bind a Quilt

Hello lovelies! I’m back with the final step of the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along.  Next time I post about this quilt it will be with completed pictures.  It’s been such a lovely journey to have you take with me and I have very much enjoyed the company.  I’ll be sure to post some of…

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A few photos from Chapter 5 💛 I finally got the Dr A few photos from Chapter 5 💛
I finally got the Dresden attached, and seeing it sitting on that quilted background made me ridiculously happy. All those little blades, all that straight line quilting, and now it actually looks like the quilt I’ve been seeing in my head.
I went with the traditional method on this one, top stitching around the edges and stitching in the ditch between the blades. It takes a little more stopping and starting, but I really love the definition it gives the Dresden.
And yes, I definitely spent some time just standing there looking at it before moving on 😅
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Final day to pre-order the Milkland collection htt Final day to pre-order the Milkland collection https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/pre-order/arrival-june/
Chapter 5 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class i Chapter 5 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available ✂️
In this chapter, we’re attaching the Dresden plate and exploring two different quilting options. You can choose a traditional approach with top stitching and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting, or a free motion method using flowing S-curves to secure the plate.
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Last call for Sunset Serenade 🌅 Sunday is the fin Last call for Sunset Serenade 🌅

Sunday is the final day to preorder this collection.

Right now you’ll find:
✨ Fat quarter bundles
✨ Half yard bundles
✨ Individual yardage
✨ Quilt kits
✨ Matching wide backs

After Sunday, the yardage and kits will be removed from the shop. Fat quarter and half yard bundles will remain only while supplies last.

If you’ve been waiting to grab Sunset Serenade, now is the time.

I’ll tag everything in this post so you can take a closer look.

https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/pre-order/arrival-june/
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.

I’ll tag everything in this post. 💕
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 💛 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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