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the what is? series

What is a Pattern Tester?
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What is a Pattern Tester?

Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt   This is a question I get asked weekly.  Probably because I talk about my testers often on Instagram.  So I thought we’d go through this today.  It’s a fun topic, I think! Big businesses probably have trained copy editors for testing, but us indie businesses count on the average quilter…

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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 1- What is a fabric scrap?
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The Great BIG Scrap Discussion – Part 1- What is a fabric scrap?

This post is part of a 4-series of posts dedicated to the topic of fabric scraps. Find all the posts in this series here. Find all my scrappy quilts here.     I’ve been working on this post for weeks, and I’m so very glad to get this out to you today!  It’s my favorite…

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What is Raw Edge Applique? – Dresden Plate Quilt – #6 – Quilt Reveal
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What is Raw Edge Applique? – Dresden Plate Quilt – #6 – Quilt Reveal

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head.  The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here….

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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 their head.  The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here….

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Monday is all about Fabric – #52 – What is Low Volume?
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Monday is all about Fabric – #52 – What is Low Volume?

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head.  The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here….

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What is a WIP? + my current count of them
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What is a WIP? + my current count of them

 There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head.  The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here….

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Chapter 4 of the Faefolk quilt class is NOW AVAILA Chapter 4 of the Faefolk quilt class is NOW AVAILABLE. https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
Final call! Pre-orders for Maple Syrup Disco and P Final call! Pre-orders for Maple Syrup Disco and Petal Passion close tomorrow. These collections have been such a joy to share, and I can’t wait for you to start sewing with them.
Quilt close-ups 💕 This Faefolk quilt in Everlus Quilt close-ups 💕This Faefolk quilt in Everlush fabrics is full of details I love. I quilted feathers, flowers, and pebbles all over, finished the binding with chunky hand stitches, and added one of my quilt labels from Meander + Make to complete it. 🧵✨ https://southerncharmquilts.com/faefolk/
The Faefolk quilt is finished! ✨ Front, back, an The Faefolk quilt is finished! ✨ Front, back, and all stitched up. I’m so happy with how this one turned out, and I can’t wait to show you more soon. 💖
I went with choice 1, the 922 Copper. 🤭 I love I went with choice 1, the 922 Copper. 🤭 I love it! Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I wish we were all sewing in a big room together instead of on our own. 🤗  Those second opinions are the best! #faefolkquilt
Little pieces, slowly coming together in Faefolk. Little pieces, slowly coming together in Faefolk. #faefolkquilt
✨ Chapter 3 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is now av ✨ Chapter 3 of the Faefolk Quilt Class is now available! ✨This week we’re digging into the heart of the quilt:• Strip piecing• Sewing with a 1/4” seam• Pressing for accuracy• Assembling blocks two at a time (or batch sewing for speed!)Beginner-friendly, fat quarter–friendly, and all straight-line sewing. Come quilt along with me! 🧵Cabinets from @arrowsewing
✨ Faefolk Quilt Class is in full swing! ✨ We’re making blocks, working with fabrics, and enjoying all the details that bring this quilt to life. Faefolk is beginner-friendly, fat quarter-friendly, and all straight-line sewing. Perfect for your first quilt or a quick weekend project. 🧵
Help me choose! 💬 I’m finishing up my Faefolk Help me choose! 💬I’m finishing up my Faefolk quilt in Everlush and it’s time for chunky binding stitches with DMC #8 thread. I’ve pulled three different colors for the binding… which one would you pick?Choice 1 • Choice 2 • Choice 3Drop your vote in the comments ⬇️
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