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Ohio Star - how small can you go?
Some time ago, I added the Ohio Star block pattern to my website. It includes three finished sizes 6", 9" and 12". Then I decided that I might try a...
Ohio Star - how small can you go?
Some time ago, I added the Ohio Star block pattern to my website. It includes three finished sizes 6", 9" and 12". Then I decided that I might try a...
Stained Glass Applique
Stained Glass applique is a really fun way to applique and can be really fast using store-bought bias. I've made a number of quilts using this method - one of...
Stained Glass Applique
Stained Glass applique is a really fun way to applique and can be really fast using store-bought bias. I've made a number of quilts using this method - one of...
Knot of Squares - aka Trinity Celtic Knot
My version of Trinity Celtic Knot uses just three fabrics and a background. This is perfect if you don't have a lot of scraps and bigger yardage pieces. My online...
Knot of Squares - aka Trinity Celtic Knot
My version of Trinity Celtic Knot uses just three fabrics and a background. This is perfect if you don't have a lot of scraps and bigger yardage pieces. My online...
Puffy Stuff
A friend gave me some Sulky Puffy Foam that she didn't want so I thought I'd give it a try. I figured this might make some interesting embellishments for Anita's ebook Celebrations have...
Puffy Stuff
A friend gave me some Sulky Puffy Foam that she didn't want so I thought I'd give it a try. I figured this might make some interesting embellishments for Anita's ebook Celebrations have...
A New BOW Flower Block
I've been working on a special quilt for a special little girl and in doing so, I created a new flower block for my BOW collection. In fact, I will be...
A New BOW Flower Block
I've been working on a special quilt for a special little girl and in doing so, I created a new flower block for my BOW collection. In fact, I will be...
Trinity Celtic Knot with Shape Cut Plus
I don't often make quilt designs by others, but I did make Trinity Celtic Knot so it could be presented as a workshop for those who need a little extra...
Trinity Celtic Knot with Shape Cut Plus
I don't often make quilt designs by others, but I did make Trinity Celtic Knot so it could be presented as a workshop for those who need a little extra...
A Bit of Bargello History
Since Bargello Blues, I have made a number of bargellos including four seasons and Cherry Blossoms which was part of the 2004 Hoffman Challenge. I had an amazing experience working with Sandy at Hoffman...
A Bit of Bargello History
Since Bargello Blues, I have made a number of bargellos including four seasons and Cherry Blossoms which was part of the 2004 Hoffman Challenge. I had an amazing experience working with Sandy at Hoffman...
My Baltimore Block Update
To start I first needed to baste my design to the background. Thread basting is the best approach as it saves the thread you're hand appliqueing with from getting caught on...
My Baltimore Block Update
To start I first needed to baste my design to the background. Thread basting is the best approach as it saves the thread you're hand appliqueing with from getting caught on...
A Relaxed Light-hearted Approach
Being a reader, you will know that I've been super busy adding new publications to our website in the form of ebooks. Sometimes, time permitting, I even have a chance to...
A Relaxed Light-hearted Approach
Being a reader, you will know that I've been super busy adding new publications to our website in the form of ebooks. Sometimes, time permitting, I even have a chance to...
Removing blood from your quilt
Do you know the best way to get blood out of your quilt? There is only one way to truly remove it fully and it isn't cold water nor is...
Removing blood from your quilt
Do you know the best way to get blood out of your quilt? There is only one way to truly remove it fully and it isn't cold water nor is...
How To Make A Design Wall
If you have are a regular reader, then you will know that I've been updating some of my tutorials and free lessons on my website. Sometimes I have others write tutorials for...
How To Make A Design Wall
If you have are a regular reader, then you will know that I've been updating some of my tutorials and free lessons on my website. Sometimes I have others write tutorials for...
Eight-Pointed Star Block
I'm going to introduce you to an eight pointed star block called Andrea's LeMoyne star. There is a free template to download so you can work along too. Be warned...
Eight-Pointed Star Block
I'm going to introduce you to an eight pointed star block called Andrea's LeMoyne star. There is a free template to download so you can work along too. Be warned...
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