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Blue Ribbon for Freedom bargello
It is always wonderful to receive photos of quilts made from our patterns and very exciting to hear when they have been awarded a prize.
Blue Ribbon for Freedom bargello
It is always wonderful to receive photos of quilts made from our patterns and very exciting to hear when they have been awarded a prize.
From templates to project - hand applique
This week I decided to use those templates from last week's blog post to create a new hand applique block to share with you.
From templates to project - hand applique
This week I decided to use those templates from last week's blog post to create a new hand applique block to share with you.
Making Machine Applique Patterns Suitable For N...
Almost all of my machine applique patterns can be easily adjusted for needle turn applique due to the way I present my patterns. Today, I want to share with you...
Making Machine Applique Patterns Suitable For N...
Almost all of my machine applique patterns can be easily adjusted for needle turn applique due to the way I present my patterns. Today, I want to share with you...
Quilters Word Search
I decided to make a quilter's word search. I hid 30 quilting words in a grid and once complete, it reveals a message. Have some quilty puzzle fun!
Quilters Word Search
I decided to make a quilter's word search. I hid 30 quilting words in a grid and once complete, it reveals a message. Have some quilty puzzle fun!
62nd Flower Block - Hollyhock
For mother's day this year, I decided to design a new flower block. This will be my 62nd.
62nd Flower Block - Hollyhock
For mother's day this year, I decided to design a new flower block. This will be my 62nd.
Feather Quilting
Today I was playing with feather quilting and I have to admit I love how the feathers pop when you echo quilt around it. Get 15% off this workshop!
Feather Quilting
Today I was playing with feather quilting and I have to admit I love how the feathers pop when you echo quilt around it. Get 15% off this workshop!
What To Do With Pre-cut 2-1/2" Squares
A nice way to create a gift from your stash - ideal to get a young one (or any age) motivated to begin quilting!
What To Do With Pre-cut 2-1/2" Squares
A nice way to create a gift from your stash - ideal to get a young one (or any age) motivated to begin quilting!
Another Star block - tips to help you
I do hope these tips are useful for you when constructing the beautiful Entwined Star quilt and other quilts that use triangles and squares.
Another Star block - tips to help you
I do hope these tips are useful for you when constructing the beautiful Entwined Star quilt and other quilts that use triangles and squares.
A WIP Waiting To Be Finished
Any idea what I'm going to be making with all these nine-patches? Will I add some applique as I am so accustomed to do?
A WIP Waiting To Be Finished
Any idea what I'm going to be making with all these nine-patches? Will I add some applique as I am so accustomed to do?
Arctotis Block Continued
Do you have a favorite color for this Arctotis (African Daisy) applique block? Would you use the simplified version or the original to make this?
Arctotis Block Continued
Do you have a favorite color for this Arctotis (African Daisy) applique block? Would you use the simplified version or the original to make this?
Arctotis Flower Block
Creating an African Daisy block (Arctotis) was a lot of fun, but there was one difficult part. Can you guess what that was?
Arctotis Flower Block
Creating an African Daisy block (Arctotis) was a lot of fun, but there was one difficult part. Can you guess what that was?
Bargello in Spring
It all began when I was having issues with the internet one day and couldn't get online to do my usual work, I thought.... "oh well, how about pulling some...
Bargello in Spring
It all began when I was having issues with the internet one day and couldn't get online to do my usual work, I thought.... "oh well, how about pulling some...
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