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creating your own fabric

Creating Your Own Fabric

Most of us have a big stash of fabric but often we still don't have the right fabric or a piece is simply not large enough so I created my...

Creating Your Own Fabric

Most of us have a big stash of fabric but often we still don't have the right fabric or a piece is simply not large enough so I created my...

Bargello Swirls - the quilt pattern

Bargello Swirls - the quilt pattern

Bargello Swirls is a bargello design I created in 2011 using Hoffman Fabrics. There was one piece of equipment that I needed for this Bargello design - a wedge ruler. 

Bargello Swirls - the quilt pattern

Bargello Swirls is a bargello design I created in 2011 using Hoffman Fabrics. There was one piece of equipment that I needed for this Bargello design - a wedge ruler. 

Selecting and Grading Fabrics From Light To Dark

Selecting and Grading Fabrics From Light To Dark

One of the biggest problems my students have when making a bargello quilt is selecting the fabric and then grading the fabrics from light to dark. This will also be helpful...

Selecting and Grading Fabrics From Light To Dark

One of the biggest problems my students have when making a bargello quilt is selecting the fabric and then grading the fabrics from light to dark. This will also be helpful...

Bargello Piecing Tip

Bargello Piecing Tip

A lot of thought goes into designing a Bargello quilt. It is not just a matter of drawing a few lines or curves. As you design you will discover how one...

Bargello Piecing Tip

A lot of thought goes into designing a Bargello quilt. It is not just a matter of drawing a few lines or curves. As you design you will discover how one...

Seychelle Seahorses by Linda Schmidt

Linda's Amazing Water Quilts

In this week's blog post, I wanted to share some of Linda Schmidt's amazing water quilts as Linda talks about the different techniques she teaches in her Waves and Waterfalls online...

Linda's Amazing Water Quilts

In this week's blog post, I wanted to share some of Linda Schmidt's amazing water quilts as Linda talks about the different techniques she teaches in her Waves and Waterfalls online...

Quilter's Glossary and Tutorials

Quilter's Glossary and Tutorials

Over the weekend I've been updating our Quilter's Glossary and a number of tutorials we have available. It's been a time consuming task to say the least!

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Quilter's Glossary and Tutorials

Over the weekend I've been updating our Quilter's Glossary and a number of tutorials we have available. It's been a time consuming task to say the least!

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