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How to sew snowball corners and use diagonal seam tap – Video Tutorial
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How to sew snowball corners and use diagonal seam tap – Video Tutorial

I’m showing you a deep dive into snowballs. We’ll discuss what they are, how to use diagonal seam tape to make them easier and faster (skipping the line drawing), and I’ll also show you a demo about how to sew them. Hope you enjoy! How to sew snowballs and use diagonal seam tape Video Links:

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How to Strip Piece + Use the Stripology Ruler – Video Tutorial
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How to Strip Piece + Use the Stripology Ruler – Video Tutorial

I’m currently working on a new quilt pattern called the Inner Beauty quilt. I’m not prepared to tell you anything about it other than that it’s almost all strip pieced. So I wanted to do video tutorial about strip piecing and show you how it’s done. About two or so months ago, I purchased myself…

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Troubleshooting Flying Geese Units – Video Tutorial
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Troubleshooting Flying Geese Units – Video Tutorial

Flying geese units are pesky little things, and even when you do everything right they can come out troublesome. But WOW, are they used in a lot of blocks. They are amazing shapes and you can make so many beautiful things with them. In this post, I’ll show you how to make 4-at-a-time flying geese…

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2 Methods for making Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Video Tutorial
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2 Methods for making Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Video Tutorial

Hello, lovelies! Today I have a tutorial for two different methods of half square triangles! Yah! Those pesky little sweet things that make quilts look oh, so yummy. I can’t think of a more useful building unit for block making than the half square triangle. Get cozy and get your tea ready! I’m drinking cinnamon…

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Two Methods for How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles
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Two Methods for How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles

  I’ve been working on a gazillion half rectangle triangles today. I have a new sampler quilt pattern coming and we are still on the trail of those pesky little HRTs. I happen to LOVE them, but if you are new to them, I know they can seem a little tedious. The pic above is…

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Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial
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Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial

    So last week I posted a brand new and improved video tutorial on how to make half rectangle triangles with my HRT ruler. Today though, I’m going to show you how to trim HRTs if a ruler is not in your budget. Find the HRT ruler here See the video tutorial and more…

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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 ✂️quiltyclass.com
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.quiltyclass.com
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 quiltyclass.com
We’ve begun 💛 Chapter 1 of the Morning Rising mini We’ve begun 💛 Chapter 1 of the Morning Rising mini quilt class is now available, and I’m so excited to start this one with you.The pattern is included with the class, and today we’re getting everything ready to sew, choosing fabrics, organizing pieces, and getting comfortable with the project before we jump in.Also, I’m weirdly excited about the straight line quilting in this one 😅 I don’t do it nearly enough, but it’s so relaxing and satisfying once you get going. I cannot wait for you to try it too.quiltyclass.com
Releasing in June - The Swayful quilt Releasing in June - The Swayful quilt
I looooooooove the hanging tabs. We are making thi I looooooooove the hanging tabs. We are making this one together at quiltyclass.com starting Friday. Pattern included. Demos for piecing, quilting and hanging will come over the next two weeks. I hope you'll join in.
come join us! Starts this Friday ☀️ quiltyclass.co come join us! Starts this Friday ☀️ quiltyclass.com
Still wished I quilted it differently. BUT how els Still wished I quilted it differently. BUT how else do you learn you’re not a fan of wild thread without giving it a go.
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