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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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I’ve been free motion quilting since 2018 and it h I’ve been free motion quilting since 2018 and it has been the slowest part of the quilting journey for me. It did not come naturally. I practiced through a lot of very ugly stitching before anything started to look the way I imagined it could.I keep seeing comments like “I could never do this,” and I just want to say… I used to think that too. I was you. It really does change if you keep going, even when it feels like it’s not working.Thank you for all the love on this piece this week. It feels like I finally hit a little milestone with my quilting, and that’s a pretty special feeling. ❤️
Spent about two hours yesterday on this. One of my Spent about two hours yesterday on this. One of my many goals is a whole cloth quilt with a lot of doodle quilting. Maybe next year will be my year.
1 minute of the FMQ process at 1.5x speed. I start 1 minute of the FMQ process at 1.5x speed. I started at the bottom making a curving line to the top and back down again. Added a variety of plumes on one side, back down, then the other side. See the whole video at regular speed in Quilty Club (Chapter 5, Cozy Fall Stitches). quiltyclub.com
All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilt All done. Here’s a tiny close up tour of the quilting, just because. #freemotionquilting
I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too mu I got a little extra on the quilting. Maybe too much, maybe perfect? Negative space makes me lose my mind a little every time. #freemotionquilting
The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially r The Maple Leaf Disco fabric line felt especially right for a maple leaf block. Amiright? Made these in class yesterday for the Little Maple Mini. Geez, I'm in love... 🥰
Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. Thi Say hello to the Hand Stitch Companion Pillow. This brand new PDF pattern is perfect for anyone who loves simple hand quilting with a lot of texture. Use a geometric print and stitch right over it or grab a stencil and make your own design. Finished with a neat little zipper back and ready for cozy sewing time.
The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in The Little Maple Mini Quilt is the first piece in my new wall of mini quilts. We’re beginning the project in Quilty Club and this quilt will be the starting point for the whole wall. quiltyclub.com
Chapter 5 of Cozy Fall Stitches is officially unde Chapter 5 of Cozy Fall Stitches is officially underway. This week, we’re starting the Little Maple Mini Quilt, a sweet and simple wall hanging that measures about 9" x 18". You’ll love how fast this one comes together. Two maple leaf blocks turned on point, a few half-square triangles, and a pretty hanging detail that makes it perfect for displaying. The first two lessons are already ready for you to dive into:• 🧵 Lesson 30: Project Overview – See the finished mini quilt and learn what you’ll need to get started.• 📄 Lesson 31: Pattern Download and Walkthrough – Grab your pattern and follow along as we walk through each step together. Later this week, I’ll be filming and editing the sewing demos for this project, and the rest of the lessons will be added to the class by early next week. Keep an eye on Quilt Class for updates!
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