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Crafting Goals Update February
The months are whizzing past and so far I'm keeping up with my crafting for 2025. Here is a catch up on what I achieved for February.
Crafting Goals Update February
The months are whizzing past and so far I'm keeping up with my crafting for 2025. Here is a catch up on what I achieved for February.

Water Soluble Stabilizer
Today, I have decided to show you how easy it is to create a quilted version of my Sunflower block using printable water soluble stabilizer.
Water Soluble Stabilizer
Today, I have decided to show you how easy it is to create a quilted version of my Sunflower block using printable water soluble stabilizer.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis) Flower Block
My 65th flower block, the Forget-Me-Not is now available as a quilt pattern and here is my journey of how it was created, from start to finish.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis) Flower Block
My 65th flower block, the Forget-Me-Not is now available as a quilt pattern and here is my journey of how it was created, from start to finish.

Roses are Red, Pink, Orange, and Many Other Colors
When I created this Rose applique, I took many photos of roses in different colors and shapes. Today I want to share some of those flower photos and the fun...
Roses are Red, Pink, Orange, and Many Other Colors
When I created this Rose applique, I took many photos of roses in different colors and shapes. Today I want to share some of those flower photos and the fun...

Crafting Goals Update for January
I'm quite proud of my achievements for January and so far February is looking promising for another creative month. Have you been keeping up with your own crafting goals? Let’s...
Crafting Goals Update for January
I'm quite proud of my achievements for January and so far February is looking promising for another creative month. Have you been keeping up with your own crafting goals? Let’s...

Building Individual Appliques
When you have a very detailed applique piece to compile, it is often easier to construct sections individually before applying them to the background - sections such as a detailed...
Building Individual Appliques
When you have a very detailed applique piece to compile, it is often easier to construct sections individually before applying them to the background - sections such as a detailed...

I'm An Applique Lover
Over the years I have tried many different forms of applique. I started with hand applique (needle-turn applique) which I love to do however it is slow and would take...
I'm An Applique Lover
Over the years I have tried many different forms of applique. I started with hand applique (needle-turn applique) which I love to do however it is slow and would take...

Multiple Techniques for Applique Blocks
This block lead me into several different methods of construction - all of which I've included in the pattern - from hand stitching to machine, applique, embroidery, and quilting.
Multiple Techniques for Applique Blocks
This block lead me into several different methods of construction - all of which I've included in the pattern - from hand stitching to machine, applique, embroidery, and quilting.

Agapanthus Too
On the adventure of creating a new Agapanthus appliqué block, well, let's say.., I couldn’t stop at just one—I ended up making three! Why? After cutting out the pieces, I...
Agapanthus Too
On the adventure of creating a new Agapanthus appliqué block, well, let's say.., I couldn’t stop at just one—I ended up making three! Why? After cutting out the pieces, I...

Crafting Goals for 2025
Like many crafters, I have a passion for multiple hobbies—quilting, knitting, spinning, crocheting, and more. Yet, there’s never quite enough time to tackle all the projects I dream of. This...
Crafting Goals for 2025
Like many crafters, I have a passion for multiple hobbies—quilting, knitting, spinning, crocheting, and more. Yet, there’s never quite enough time to tackle all the projects I dream of. This...

Sharing Your Progress: Connecting Through the P...
You can hashtag #DecemberQuiltChallenge on social media or just email me your favorite few if you joined the Challenge, if not, then I encourage you to start in January... this...
Sharing Your Progress: Connecting Through the P...
You can hashtag #DecemberQuiltChallenge on social media or just email me your favorite few if you joined the Challenge, if not, then I encourage you to start in January... this...

Sketch, Scribble, Stitch: Journaling Your Creat...
The week before Christmas and I'm still snapping photos, check out this week's inspiring photos for quilt making.
Sketch, Scribble, Stitch: Journaling Your Creat...
The week before Christmas and I'm still snapping photos, check out this week's inspiring photos for quilt making.
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