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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...

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