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Basic Quilt Making Skills – for beginners
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Basic Quilt Making Skills – for beginners

Complete Basics If you already have sewn some, then some of what we are learning today you may already know.  If you’ve bought your very first sewing machine with big plans to jump straight into quilt making then this will be even more helpful to you. We will walk through some of the basics including: …

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Quilt Making Terminology – for beginners
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Quilt Making Terminology – for beginners

All those words One of the ways in which I was most confused when I first started quilting was all the terminology with quilters and quilt patterns.  It’s a deep well of words you may not know or have never heard. There is much to unpack in this lesson, so we’ll jump right in. The…

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Basic Quilting Supplies – for beginners
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Basic Quilting Supplies – for beginners

Everything You Need Today we will get into the nitty gritty of what you need to get started. There are only a few basic supplies you need to get started, but these supplies have a way of lasting for the ages. So think of the majority of these supplies as items that rarely need replacing.  Most…

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Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine – for beginners
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Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine – for beginners

Today we are getting to know your machine. Obviously, this is a bit of a harder lesson to teach due to the fact that we are probably using different machines and machines all have little differences, BUT most machines have massive similarities as well.  They all do the same thing, but levers and buttons or…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines for Quilting
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines for Quilting

Sewing Machines for Quilters Today we are going to talk about sewing machines.  There are SO many!  When starting out it’s easy to be overwhelmed with all your options. There’s also no right or wrong options, there’s only finding the one that works best FOR YOU! If you are unsure if making quilts is going…

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Okay, so I’m over here drawing socks and florals Okay, so I’m over here drawing socks and florals and giggling the whole time. Because why do these two things look so dang cute together?! It’s got me in a cozy kind of mood. What’s something that instantly makes you think of snuggling? Tell me in the comments! I've already thought of cats, cups of tea and coffee, and sweaters.
💜 Wholehearted is almost gone again… This Tu 💜 Wholehearted is almost gone again…This Tuesday is the final day to pre-order this sweet, soulful fabric collection. These prints are full of lavenders and violets, golden browns and peaches. Soft, vintage-y, and endlessly cozy.Swipe through to see how beautifully it shines in Inner Beauty and Hello Posy. These quilts feel like home to me. I’ve used this fabric line in so many makes over the years, and it still tugs at me every time I pull it out.If you’ve been waiting to grab some, now’s the time. Preorders close Tuesday.
This room isn’t polished, it’s not picture-per This room isn’t polished, it’s not picture-perfect. But it’s where I find calm, color, and creativity, and I’m grateful for every inch of it. ❤️ Just ignore the Barbie head Wade snuck in to creep me out 💀, all the cords snaking across the floor, and pretend you can’t hear the cringey audiobook I swear I didn’t know was that spicy. 😂It’s a little chaotic, but it’s mine, and that makes it feel just right. Beautiful pieces don’t require beautiful spaces, just a place where you feel free to make.
Pincushions are happening, and they’re happening Pincushions are happening, and they’re happening fast! 😍The Quilt-As-You-Go Pincushion class is in full swing, and we’ve just added the Quilt-As-You-Go Piecing lessons.These scrappy little makes are so much fun, and honestly, kind of addictive in the best way. Come stitch with us? https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
🎉 Our giveaway winners have been announced! Che 🎉 Our giveaway winners have been announced! Check your inbox! You might just see a happy surprise waiting for you.Special thanks to @havels_sewing for sponsoring! 🙏 P.S. A BIG fabric giveaway is on the horizon. Be sure you're on the list so you know when it's time to enter! ✨
Just play. That’s the whole point of this little Just play.That’s the whole point of this little project.Pull out your scraps, find a sweet fussy cut you’ve been saving, and let go of the rules. No straight lines required, no pressure to be perfect. Quilt-as-you-go is all about stitching what feels good and letting the rest be what it is.If you want to join in, the QAYG Pincushion Party class is now open! It’s included in the Quilt Class Membership or available on its own.🧵 Come play with me: https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com#QAYGPincushion #ScrappySewing #QuiltAsYouGo #SouthernCharmQuilts #ImprovSewing #LetItBe
🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 To celebrate the launch 🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉To celebrate the launch of the QAYG Pincushion Party class, I’ve teamed up with @havels_sewing to give away some goodies!Two lucky winners will get:🧵 An early release of the QAYG Pincushion PDF pattern✂️ A pair of my favorite 7" serrated scissors✂️ Plus the 5.5" curved tip scissors I use for trimming up close!Whether you're in the middle of a scrappy binge or just need a fun little make, this giveaway is the perfect excuse to dive in.Enter now over on my website or head to the link in bio!#QAYGPincushion #Giveaway #QuiltAsYouGo #ScrappySewing #SouthernCharmQuilts #HavelsSewing
✨ QAYG Pincushion Party kicks off this Friday! ✨Let go and play. Dig into your scraps, pull those favorite fussy cuts you’ve been saving, add a little embroidery or hand stitching if you feel like it. This is the kind of project that’s meant to be fun, easy, and a little bit messy in the best way.No pressure, just fabric + joy. 💛Come make something sweet with me. https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/#QAYGPincushion #ScrappySewing #QuiltAsYouGo #SouthernCharmQuilts
Some quilts just take time, and maybe that’s exa Some quilts just take time, and maybe that’s exactly what we need. I made Dilly Dally slowly, in the in-between moments, with quiet hands and a busy heart. Each block gave me a reason to pause. Each seam helped me breathe a little easier.There’s something comforting about making with your hands, about turning fabric and thread into something that holds you back.
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