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Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt #9 – Autumn Joy
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Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt #9 – Autumn Joy

  Well, she’s done.  With a single day to spare.  By the time you are reading this I will have already gifted this quilt to my beloved daughter, Raven.  She’s watched me make it and claimed it fairly early.  🙂  I so enjoyed making this quilt with all of you who participated in the quilt…

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Quilt Reveal – Bad Girl #3 – The Orange One from the Quilt Along
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Quilt Reveal – Bad Girl #3 – The Orange One from the Quilt Along

  While this wasn’t the quickest and it is the third time I’ve made this quilt and in the midst I always think I’ll never finish, I’m finding this one to be the most refreshing one I’ve made.  I’m sure it has to do with the oranges and corals and peaches, but oh!  I’m feeling…

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Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #8 – The Sunset One
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Quilt Reveal – Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #8 – The Sunset One

  The stars aligned and all timing fell into place that I received a commission order for a Little Miss Sawtooth quilt at the same time I needed to make all of the video tutorials for the quilt along that starts this September.  I fed two birds with one scone.  So yay! I don’t know…

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Star Dance Quilt – #2 – Quilt Reveal
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Star Dance Quilt – #2 – Quilt Reveal

  You might remember that last summer (2018), I hosted a quilt along for Coats + Clark over on their Make it Coats blog.  Such a great experience that was and I learned so much from working with such a big company!  Fingers crossed I get to do it again. Anyway, I’m getting sidetracked!  I…

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Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #7 – The Coral Romantic Version – Quilt Reveal
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Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #7 – The Coral Romantic Version – Quilt Reveal

  So I don’t know what it is about this version of this quilt, but I am finding it one of or the most romantic quilts I’ve ever made.  I guess it’s just the colors, maybe.  The corals and oranges and bits of mint are certainly agreeing with me and the weather we are having…

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Bad Girl Pattern Release
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Bad Girl Pattern Release

  It’s time, it’s time! Today I’m putting Bad Girl out in the world!  This one has been a total learning experience for me.  This quilt taught me how to make the half rectangle triangle, without it I’d never have known!  I looked at a handful of tutorials online and just couldn’t find anything that…

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Last call for Snuggly is THIS Sunday. https://mean Last call for Snuggly is THIS Sunday. https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/pre-order/arrival-january/
This chapter focuses on organic and curved movemen This chapter focuses on organic and curved movement, where the goal is less about perfection and more about flow. Paisley, toothpaste swirls, organic squiggle lines, and S-curves all ask for a slightly different kind of attention, but together they build a really solid foundation for all-over quilting.This has been one of my favorite chapters to stitch. 👏 I really enjoyed this one.quiltyclass.com
We’re playing with swirl variations this week, som We’re playing with swirl variations this week, some loose and flowy, some a little more structured. Come see Chapter 4 of Quilt As Desired class and quilt with me. I am LOVING this project!
We are stumbling through this class. Getting our p We are stumbling through this class. Getting our practice in. That is what makes you better. PRACTICE. There's no cheat code, sadly. Just work through the lessons. We will make some yuck stitches and that is OKAY! Just keep going, prettiness is on the other side of all this work.Come join us at Quilt Class if you want to quilt along. This class is available as standalone or part of the club.
Some pics from Quilt as Desired. We are working on Some pics from Quilt as Desired. We are working on Chapter 3. I am LOVING this project and cannot wait to turn all this practice into a quilt. 🥰
In Chapter 3, we work on three designs that are id In Chapter 3, we work on three designs that are ideal for borders and sashing:Swirls in a borderSwirls are a classic FMQ design, but they are not the easiest to master. When I first started quilting, my swirls were always a little too pointy or just kind of strange looking. Honestly, mine still sometimes come out a little funky. That’s okay. We stitch anyway and keep building that rounded movement.Ribbon candyRibbon candy is beautiful and traditional, but let’s just say it can feel a bit hard. We try a looser approach too, and I show you a version I used in the borders of my Dilly Dally quilt that I absolutely love.Wishbone loopsWishbones are a personal favorite. I usually quilt them as a filler, especially inside flower centers. In this chapter, we take that familiar design and try it in a border space to give it a new role.Join in at Quilty Club - http://www.quiltyclub.com/
Some pics from Chapter 2 of Quilt As Desired. I ca Some pics from Chapter 2 of Quilt As Desired. I cannot wait to turn all of these sample blocks into a quilt!!
🧵 Happening Now in Quilt as Desired - quiltyclub.c 🧵 Happening Now in Quilt as Desired - quiltyclub.com 📍 Chapter 2 is liveWe are practicing foundational free motion movement, one design at a time.Meander, loops, pebbles, and swirls are our focus this week.✂ Keep showing up to your machineFMQ grows through repetition. Even ten minutes of practice helps build confidence and flow.🎥 Watch lessons anytimeIf you are in Quilty Club, Chapter 2 is waiting in your dashboard.Come stitch with me. We are practicing all four designs together.💬 Share your progressPost photos inside the community or reply to your lesson with questions.We learn better when we stitch together.
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