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Camellia Block
Ruth had fun with this beautiful applique flower, from start (the drawing stage) to finish (the completed block). Now she needs to think about how to use it in a project!...
Camellia Block
Ruth had fun with this beautiful applique flower, from start (the drawing stage) to finish (the completed block). Now she needs to think about how to use it in a project!...

Crafting Goals for August
I feel I may be falling behind a little, but let's see how I got on with August's crafting goals!
Crafting Goals for August
I feel I may be falling behind a little, but let's see how I got on with August's crafting goals!

Angled Seams
There is a simple trick to make angled seams match perfectly... explained in this week's blog post.
Angled Seams
There is a simple trick to make angled seams match perfectly... explained in this week's blog post.

How to Set Up A Still Life Display
Taking a look inside Ruth's Still Life workshop includes an excerpt of some valuable hints for taking photos of still life for creating textile art.
How to Set Up A Still Life Display
Taking a look inside Ruth's Still Life workshop includes an excerpt of some valuable hints for taking photos of still life for creating textile art.

Peony Applique
Creating a detailed peony flower block doesn't have to be as complicated as it looks. Ruth simplifies the pattern for beginners so it can be assembled quickly and easily.
Peony Applique
Creating a detailed peony flower block doesn't have to be as complicated as it looks. Ruth simplifies the pattern for beginners so it can be assembled quickly and easily.

Flower Block Q&As
What does the back of the flower block look like when you stitch it through the layers? The answer is in this week's blog with suggestions and ideas on how...
Flower Block Q&As
What does the back of the flower block look like when you stitch it through the layers? The answer is in this week's blog with suggestions and ideas on how...

Crafting Goals for July
The year is whizzing past, and I have plenty to do to keep me busy. Let's see what I managed to complete for July...
Crafting Goals for July
The year is whizzing past, and I have plenty to do to keep me busy. Let's see what I managed to complete for July...

Grandmother's Puzzle part 2
In the second part of this Grandmothers Puzzle block we will make the remaining sections and then put all the units together. What a gorgeous quilt block!
Grandmother's Puzzle part 2
In the second part of this Grandmothers Puzzle block we will make the remaining sections and then put all the units together. What a gorgeous quilt block!

Grandmother's puzzle - free block
A couple of months back, I presented the first free 5-patch block called Four-X Star block, and last month I introduced another called Flying Squares (showing details of how to construct a...
Grandmother's puzzle - free block
A couple of months back, I presented the first free 5-patch block called Four-X Star block, and last month I introduced another called Flying Squares (showing details of how to construct a...

Nasturtiums in Applique
This new nasturtium block can stand alone beautifully in a wall hanging or be included as part of a larger flower garden quilt. It’s also perfect for table runners or...
Nasturtiums in Applique
This new nasturtium block can stand alone beautifully in a wall hanging or be included as part of a larger flower garden quilt. It’s also perfect for table runners or...

Crafting Goals for June
Six months of the year are gone already! Thus far, I've managed to keep up with my crafting goal; however, during June I was away so....
Crafting Goals for June
Six months of the year are gone already! Thus far, I've managed to keep up with my crafting goal; however, during June I was away so....

Project Bag - Approved by a 9 yr old
A nine-year old makes a project bag in less than 2 hours - it's that easy with decorative boxed corners, self-lined pockets, no handstitching, and no-turn handles.
Project Bag - Approved by a 9 yr old
A nine-year old makes a project bag in less than 2 hours - it's that easy with decorative boxed corners, self-lined pockets, no handstitching, and no-turn handles.
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