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Bloodroot Flower Block with Lettering
This week, I share my process for creating this striking new flower block, Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - plus how I added the name using a stencil and fabric marker for...
Bloodroot Flower Block with Lettering
This week, I share my process for creating this striking new flower block, Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - plus how I added the name using a stencil and fabric marker for...

What is Chain-Stitching?
When you are sewing a lot of blocks, the easiest way is to chain-stitch them. Chain-stitching is when you sew all the same seams of each block continuously without cutting...
What is Chain-Stitching?
When you are sewing a lot of blocks, the easiest way is to chain-stitch them. Chain-stitching is when you sew all the same seams of each block continuously without cutting...

Crafting Goals for March
Can you believe we are over three months through the year? That calls for another crafting update. Here's what March looks like....
Crafting Goals for March
Can you believe we are over three months through the year? That calls for another crafting update. Here's what March looks like....

Making Time to Catch up with Quilting
I've been working on my special quilt for a special person. Several times I've pulled this quilt out to figure out where I am up to but then put it...
Making Time to Catch up with Quilting
I've been working on my special quilt for a special person. Several times I've pulled this quilt out to figure out where I am up to but then put it...

Questions and Answers for Applique Designs
Several questions and answers about applique - where to stitch, stabilizer, and how to enlarge a design without distorting it.
Questions and Answers for Applique Designs
Several questions and answers about applique - where to stitch, stabilizer, and how to enlarge a design without distorting it.

Linum Perenne - another blue flower block
After cutting them out and pressing each piece in place, it is time to start stitching my next flower block - Linum Perenne
Linum Perenne - another blue flower block
After cutting them out and pressing each piece in place, it is time to start stitching my next flower block - Linum Perenne

Crafting Goals Update February
The months are whizzing past and so far I'm keeping up with my crafting for 2025. Here is a catch up on what I achieved for February.
Crafting Goals Update February
The months are whizzing past and so far I'm keeping up with my crafting for 2025. Here is a catch up on what I achieved for February.

Water Soluble Stabilizer
Today, I have decided to show you how easy it is to create a quilted version of my Sunflower block using printable water soluble stabilizer.
Water Soluble Stabilizer
Today, I have decided to show you how easy it is to create a quilted version of my Sunflower block using printable water soluble stabilizer.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis) Flower Block
My 65th flower block, the Forget-Me-Not is now available as a quilt pattern and here is my journey of how it was created, from start to finish.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis) Flower Block
My 65th flower block, the Forget-Me-Not is now available as a quilt pattern and here is my journey of how it was created, from start to finish.

Roses are Red, Pink, Orange, and Many Other Colors
When I created this Rose applique, I took many photos of roses in different colors and shapes. Today I want to share some of those flower photos and the fun...
Roses are Red, Pink, Orange, and Many Other Colors
When I created this Rose applique, I took many photos of roses in different colors and shapes. Today I want to share some of those flower photos and the fun...

Crafting Goals Update for January
I'm quite proud of my achievements for January and so far February is looking promising for another creative month. Have you been keeping up with your own crafting goals? Let’s...
Crafting Goals Update for January
I'm quite proud of my achievements for January and so far February is looking promising for another creative month. Have you been keeping up with your own crafting goals? Let’s...

Building Individual Appliques
When you have a very detailed applique piece to compile, it is often easier to construct sections individually before applying them to the background - sections such as a detailed...
Building Individual Appliques
When you have a very detailed applique piece to compile, it is often easier to construct sections individually before applying them to the background - sections such as a detailed...
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