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Easy and Quick Quilts to Gift
This week I decided to mention some really quick and easy small quilts to make for gifts to give. These quilts go together fast and it's surprisingly how quick you...
Easy and Quick Quilts to Gift
This week I decided to mention some really quick and easy small quilts to make for gifts to give. These quilts go together fast and it's surprisingly how quick you...
My Rose Applique
Many quilters don't know that the majority of my applique stitching is raw edge. Even just recently, when I was showing some of my applique flowers, a number of quilters...
My Rose Applique
Many quilters don't know that the majority of my applique stitching is raw edge. Even just recently, when I was showing some of my applique flowers, a number of quilters...
My Layered Applique Technique
Traditional appliqué begins with a background fabric and adds shapes to the surface to create a design. I throw that idea out the window in this modern approach to creating...
My Layered Applique Technique
Traditional appliqué begins with a background fabric and adds shapes to the surface to create a design. I throw that idea out the window in this modern approach to creating...
A Second Butterfly Hoop
From the first experience of working with these hoops, I definitely learned a thing or two. For one, allow a bit more seam allowance when testing a theory!
A Second Butterfly Hoop
From the first experience of working with these hoops, I definitely learned a thing or two. For one, allow a bit more seam allowance when testing a theory!
A Series of Small Projects - Decorative Pictures
I've been thinking about small gift ideas for Christmas. I have so many 'big' ideas but never start soon enough to get them made for Christmas! So today I'm going...
A Series of Small Projects - Decorative Pictures
I've been thinking about small gift ideas for Christmas. I have so many 'big' ideas but never start soon enough to get them made for Christmas! So today I'm going...
Five Basic Characteristics in a Hawaiian Quilt
Nancy Chong is the expert when it comes to Hawaiian quilts so today I'm sharing some her knowledge that you'll find in her Hawaiian Quilting 101 ebook.
Five Basic Characteristics in a Hawaiian Quilt
Nancy Chong is the expert when it comes to Hawaiian quilts so today I'm sharing some her knowledge that you'll find in her Hawaiian Quilting 101 ebook.
An In Depth Look At “A Freshness Of Spring” Quilt
The story behind "A Freshness of Spring" quilt, how it was enhance years later and alternative options to use including a bed quilt option. Read about how the quilt metamorphosed...
An In Depth Look At “A Freshness Of Spring” Quilt
The story behind "A Freshness of Spring" quilt, how it was enhance years later and alternative options to use including a bed quilt option. Read about how the quilt metamorphosed...
Zentangle Mushrooms - what a delight
Lee Vause took a little time out tangling - a simple drawing to keep her drawing skills at a reasonable level while also promoting her brain activity!!! What a delightful creation this...
Zentangle Mushrooms - what a delight
Lee Vause took a little time out tangling - a simple drawing to keep her drawing skills at a reasonable level while also promoting her brain activity!!! What a delightful creation this...
What's tunneling and How to Overcome It
Zigzag capabilities are available on even the most basic machines and though it is a simple stitch it can be used in many different ways. An open zigzag can be...
What's tunneling and How to Overcome It
Zigzag capabilities are available on even the most basic machines and though it is a simple stitch it can be used in many different ways. An open zigzag can be...
My Christmas Check List
To help you along with your list, I thought I'd list all the simple and easy gifts you can make for Christmas this year. This also helps me organize myself so...
My Christmas Check List
To help you along with your list, I thought I'd list all the simple and easy gifts you can make for Christmas this year. This also helps me organize myself so...