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applique and patchwork quilt block designed by Ruth Blanchet with free instructions at Arbee Designs

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online jigsaw puzzle for an Arbee Design quilt

Jigsaw Puzzle Art

So hunting around the internet, I came across an online tool that proved to be incredibly enjoyable, in fact, I had so much fun that I literally spent the entire...

Jigsaw Puzzle Art

So hunting around the internet, I came across an online tool that proved to be incredibly enjoyable, in fact, I had so much fun that I literally spent the entire...

double themed placemats

Double Themed Placemats

With Christmas right around the corner, I know there is always lots of last minute things that need to be done so I decided to share my double themed placemats.

Double Themed Placemats

With Christmas right around the corner, I know there is always lots of last minute things that need to be done so I decided to share my double themed placemats.

agapanthus flower block - one of over 60 applique flowers in the BOW series

Agapanthus Flower Block

In 2013, I created an applique flower block every week for the entire year. Agapanthus was one of those blocks and I now have over 60 different flowers.

Agapanthus Flower Block

In 2013, I created an applique flower block every week for the entire year. Agapanthus was one of those blocks and I now have over 60 different flowers.

Stitch along creates thoughts, changes course and ends up with an amazing concept

Creating A Second Flower Block

As I immersed myself in the creative process, my mind wandered towards how to design an entire quilt from this single block, what happened was something very unexpected!

Creating A Second Flower Block

As I immersed myself in the creative process, my mind wandered towards how to design an entire quilt from this single block, what happened was something very unexpected!

flower design created during stitch along

StitchAlong October Continues

A technique that I'm describing as back to front applique. Let me explain! You see instead of fusing the back of the fabric to cut it out, I made a sandwich...

StitchAlong October Continues

A technique that I'm describing as back to front applique. Let me explain! You see instead of fusing the back of the fabric to cut it out, I made a sandwich...

October StitchAlong Begins

October StitchAlong Begins

Are you joining Ruth for the October Stitch Along? Grab some supplies (a few fabrics will do) and let's take a look at what she did in this first week...

October StitchAlong Begins

Are you joining Ruth for the October Stitch Along? Grab some supplies (a few fabrics will do) and let's take a look at what she did in this first week...

come stitch with me - a stitch along for quilters

Come Stitch With Me

Want to come stitch with me? Over the next few weeks I'm doing a stitch along on my blog. Join in or follow along, suggest ideas if you like, have...

Come Stitch With Me

Want to come stitch with me? Over the next few weeks I'm doing a stitch along on my blog. Join in or follow along, suggest ideas if you like, have...

butterflies and flowers all cloth quilt design

Butterflies and Flowers

Appliqué allows you to get creative and personalize your sewing and crafting projects. Have fun experimenting with these different techniques to make your butterflies and flowers truly unique and beautiful.

Butterflies and Flowers

Appliqué allows you to get creative and personalize your sewing and crafting projects. Have fun experimenting with these different techniques to make your butterflies and flowers truly unique and beautiful.

a New Zealand adventure of beautiful scenery

A Trip of Beautiful Photo Inspiration

The vistas that unfolded around every corner were nothing short of breathtaking, with landscapes ranging from pristine beaches to majestic mountains, spanning the entire breadth of the country from east...

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A Trip of Beautiful Photo Inspiration

The vistas that unfolded around every corner were nothing short of breathtaking, with landscapes ranging from pristine beaches to majestic mountains, spanning the entire breadth of the country from east...

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a multitudinous amount of different blocks can be created

How Many Variations Can One Simple Block Make?

I've been told "no stone is unturned" when it comes to the instructions so you cannot go wrong..... even if you cut a crooked strip!

How Many Variations Can One Simple Block Make?

I've been told "no stone is unturned" when it comes to the instructions so you cannot go wrong..... even if you cut a crooked strip!

so much fun can be had when making surprises!

Fun To Be Had with Stitching Surprises

I organized a small knitting retreat to celebrate my birthday and I had a lot of fun planning surprises - this is what I did!

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Fun To Be Had with Stitching Surprises

I organized a small knitting retreat to celebrate my birthday and I had a lot of fun planning surprises - this is what I did!

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2 new flower blocks added to the BOW applique flower series

Coneflowers or Echinacea and Hoffman Fabrics

Two new flower block in quick succession. I posted my 60th flower block last week and now comes my 61st. There are so many wonderful flowers to create and I love making...

Coneflowers or Echinacea and Hoffman Fabrics

Two new flower block in quick succession. I posted my 60th flower block last week and now comes my 61st. There are so many wonderful flowers to create and I love making...

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