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How to Trim Half Square Triangles with a Basic Ruler + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Piecing Demos

How to Trim Half Square Triangles with a Basic Ruler + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Today’s post is part of a series of video tutorials showing you how to use some of my favorite rulers….

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Ruler Tutorial – The Quilt in a Day Half Square Triangle Ruler ( video tutorial )
Specialty Ruler Tutorials

Ruler Tutorial – The Quilt in a Day Half Square Triangle Ruler ( video tutorial )

Today’s post is part of a series of video tutorials showing you how to use some of my favorite rulers….

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Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial
Basting | Piecing Demos

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a…

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The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Snip-a-Stitch Seam Ripper ( video tutorial ) + How to use a seam ripper
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The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Snip-a-Stitch Seam Ripper ( video tutorial ) + How to use a seam ripper

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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What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )
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What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )

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

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Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )
Piecing Demos | quilt labels

Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )

Hello, sweet quilt loving makers! This is a post I have been meaning to write forever.  I do sell custom…

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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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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…

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How to Free Motion Quilt a basic meander (video tutorial)
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How to Free Motion Quilt a basic meander (video tutorial)

We are quilting up our Little Miss Sawtooth quilt today with a full tutorial and video.  Are you ready? It’s…

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How To Spray Baste a Quilt on the Wall (video tutorial)
Basting

How To Spray Baste a Quilt on the Wall (video tutorial)

  Hello, everyone! I am so, SO happy you are here!  Today I have a basting tutorial for you and…

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Basic Patchwork Skills for Quilt Making (video tutorial)
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Basic Patchwork Skills for Quilt Making (video tutorial)

Maybe you have never ever sewn patchwork.  You know how to work your sewing machine, and that’s it!  You’d like…

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The Quilt Makers Toolkit
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The Quilt Makers Toolkit

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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Let's get a little fancy with our free motion quil Let's get a little fancy with our free motion quilting! ✨

This is another peek inside Lesson 6 of **Quilt It Already!**, where I'm drawing out the designs I'll be using on my Faefolk quilt.

This one is my feathered toothpaste swirl, complete with those fancy feathered plumes and all the little details that make it so pretty.

I love playing with designs on paper before I ever start quilting. It gives me a chance to figure out how everything flows together.

And don't worry, we're not stopping at the drawing board! In the next lessons, I'll be stitching these designs onto the actual quilt.

Come take a peek at the class! Chapter 1 is FREE to watch.

🌸 https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/courses/Quilt-It-Already

#FreeMotionQuilting #FeatherQuilting #QuiltingDesigns #QuiltItAlready #SouthernCharmQuilts
New fat stack bundle in the shop. Modern Granny - New fat stack bundle in the shop. Modern Granny - 10-pieces. https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/bundles/fat-stacks/
Here’s a little peek at what I’m planning for the Here’s a little peek at what I’m planning for the quilting on my Faefolk quilt! 🌸

I’ve been playing around with flowers, feathers, swirls, and tiny little fillers, figuring out how I want everything to flow together across the quilt.

I’m going with an all-over quilting design, but instead of repeating just one motif, I’m combining several designs to create something a little more intricate and whimsical.

These are my actual drawings and the plan I’m working from!

This is all part of Quilt It Already!, my new quilting class where we’re taking those finished quilt tops out of the closet and finally getting them quilted.

We’ve been planning and drawing our designs in Lesson 6, and now we’re moving on to the fun part: actually stitching them onto Faefolk!

Want to see how these drawings turn into stitches? Come quilt along with me! The first three lessons are FREE to watch. 🌷

https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/courses/Quilt-It-Already

#FreeMotionQuilting #QuiltItAlready #FaefolkQuilt #QuiltingDesigns #SouthernCharmQuilts
Let's draw some little flowers! 🌸 Here's a little Let's draw some little flowers! 🌸

Here's a little peek inside Lesson 6 of my new class, Quilt It Already!

I'm planning the all-over quilting for my Faefolk quilt, and we're starting with these sweet little clusters of flowers. I'm showing you how I draw them, move from one flower to the next, and keep the design flowing.

Right now, we're just drawing and practicing. In the upcoming lessons, we'll take these designs to the sewing machine and actually quilt them!

Want to follow along? Come check out Quilt It Already! The first three lessons are FREE to watch.

🌸 https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/courses/Quilt-It-Already

#FreeMotionQuilting #QuiltItAlready #QuiltingDesigns #SouthernCharmQuilts #QuiltyClub
I have a confession: I have a closet full of quilt I have a confession: I have a closet full of quilt tops waiting to be quilted. 🙈

So I’m doing something about it!

Come quilt along with me in my new class, Quilt It Already! We’re taking four quilt tops from unfinished to quilted, and I’m showing you the whole process.

You can use your own quilt tops, too!

🌸 Watch the first three lessons FREE at the link in my bio. Quiltyclass.com

#QuiltItAlready #SouthernCharmQuilts #FreeMotionQuilting #QuiltingClass #QuiltYourOwnQuilt
Do you have a stack of finished quilt tops just wa Do you have a stack of finished quilt tops just waiting to be quilted?

Because I certainly do!

So I’ve started a new class called Quilt It Already!, and we’re going to work through four of those quilt tops together.

I’ll show you how I’m planning my quilting, choosing my designs, and actually getting those quilts finished.

And you can bring your own quilt tops along for the ride.

The first three lessons are free to watch. Come join me! Quiltyclass.com
🧵 **We're having a FABRIC YARD SALE!** 🎉 We've be 🧵 **We're having a FABRIC YARD SALE!** 🎉

We've been making room on our shelves, and that means some pretty sweet fabric deals for you!

Select fabrics are now just **$9.99 per yard** when you purchase one-yard cuts! 🌸

Whether you're stocking up for scrappy quilts, gathering fabrics for your next project, or just love a good fabric deal, come have a little look around!

Quantities are limited, so grab your favorites while they're here. 💕

🛍️ Shop the sale at https://meanderandmake.com/sale/

\#MeanderAndMake #FabricSale #QuiltingFabric #QuiltingCommunity #FabricStash
I’m living in crinkle-town. 🥰 Here’s the two Lulu I’m living in crinkle-town. 🥰 Here’s the two Lulu together.
New fat stack in the shop: https://meanderandmake. New fat stack in the shop: https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/bundles/fat-stacks/
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