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Month: September 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Do a Fusible Appliqué
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 30, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Do a Fusible Appliqué

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at shaded nine patch quilt blocks. Next time, we’ll be exploring the disappearing 4 patch block. For an overview of the series,...

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Kismet Thread Project with Aurifil Thread
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► September 25, 2020

Kismet Thread Project with Aurifil Thread

Hi friends! Today is the Kismet Thread Project hop using Aurifil thread! Kismet Kismet is the name of Tammy Silvers fabric line with Island Batik and the name of her coordinating thread collection with Aurifil. ...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet, Exploring Quilting Terms: A is for Appliqué in Quilting
Quilt Community ► September 23, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet, Exploring Quilting Terms: A is for Appliqué in Quilting

Hi friends! This is the first post of The Quilter’s Alphabet! And for A we chose Appliqué!  This week, both Tammy and I are exploring appliqué in quilting because there is more than one kind...

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Quilt Colors Tips
Quilt Community ► September 18, 2020

Quilt Colors Tips

Hi friends! When I do a lecture for a guild, or teach a class, one of the things I love to talk is color in quilting. Change the color, change the look of a quilt....

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Exploring the Basics: How to Make a Shaded Nine Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 16, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Make a Shaded Nine Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! Previously, we looked at the shaded four patch quilt block. Coming up next in our basics lineup is how to do a fusible appliqué. Or if you would...

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A Quilting Color Challenge with Kate and Jenny Kae
Uncategorized ► September 11, 2020

A Quilting Color Challenge with Kate and Jenny Kae

Hi friends! Recently on Facebook I have been doing a few FB Live videos. If you have been following along on FB, you may have seen that I recently did a series of FB Lives...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet: Exploring Quilting Terms
A Quilter's Alphabet ► September 9, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet: Exploring Quilting Terms

Hi Friends!  Tammy and I have a plan for  a new series of blog posts. We are going to continue with our Exploring the Quilting Basics series, but in addition, we are starting a new...

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Sewing Room Tips: Quilt and Sewing Pattern Storage Ideas
Quilt Studio Tips ► September 4, 2020

Sewing Room Tips: Quilt and Sewing Pattern Storage Ideas

Hi friends! I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new quilt and sewing pattern storage ideas. Pattern storage is an issue for many – but especially for pattern designers! We need...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make a Shaded Four Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 2, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make a Shaded Four Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed the disappearing 9 patch block. Next time, we’ll be looking at the shaded 9 patch quilt block. To see all the posts...

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Dreaming In Color

Dreaming In Color

Hi, and welcome to my blog, Dreaming In Color.

There are posts with tips on making quilts, tutorials and information on my newest patterns and designs. Enjoy!

~Kate

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