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Month: November 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics – The Diamond in a Rectangle Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► November 25, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics – The Diamond in a Rectangle Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed the square in a square technique. Next time, we’ll be looking at half rectangle triangle blocks. To see all the posts in...

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Quilted Placemat Patterns Parade: 4 Placemats You Can Gift 
Quilt Patterns ► November 20, 2020

Quilted Placemat Patterns Parade: 4 Placemats You Can Gift 

Hi friends! This time of year many of us are scrambling to make holidays gifts for family and friends. Is that you? I have one great gift suggestion:  use quilted placemat patterns and make them...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet- E is for English Paper Piecing, Equilateral Triangle and Estimated Fabric
A Quilter's Alphabet ► November 18, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet- E is for English Paper Piecing, Equilateral Triangle and Estimated Fabric

Hi friends! Today in our A Quilter’s alphabet series, Tammy and I are exploring the letter E. For me, E is for English Paper Piecing, Equilateral Triangle and Estimated Fabric. Let’s get started! English Paper...

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New Quilt Pattern- Tropical Breeze- an appliqué leaf pattern
Quilt Patterns ► November 16, 2020

New Quilt Pattern- Tropical Breeze- an appliqué leaf pattern

Hi Friends! Today is the day that my new appliqué leaf quilt pattern Tropical Breeze  is here and ready to go! I am so excited! When I was approached by Island Batik and asked to create...

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Holiday Quilting Pattern Parade: 5 Holiday Quilts + a Quilting Giveaway
Holiday Quilts ► November 13, 2020

Holiday Quilting Pattern Parade: 5 Holiday Quilts + a Quilting Giveaway

Hi friends! Do you use quilts for holiday decorating? I do! Especially at this time of year… I use quilts and other decorations for Halloween, then Thanksgiving and especially for Christmas! I know for many...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to do the Square in a Square Technique.
Exploring Quilting Basics ► November 11, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to do the Square in a Square Technique.

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! We left off with a look at the stitch and flip quilt technique. Next time, we’ll be exploring the diamond in a rectangle quilt block. For an overview...

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A Digital Quilt Challenge to Recolor a Quilt
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► November 6, 2020

A Digital Quilt Challenge to Recolor a Quilt

Hi friends! Today on the blog I am part of the Just My Type Digital Quilt Challenge! The fabric What exactly is this? Well, my good friend Tammy Silvers designed a wonderful line of fabric...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet- D is for (Quilt) Design Wall and More
A Quilter's Alphabet ► November 4, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet- D is for (Quilt) Design Wall and More

Hi friends! Today in our series, A Quilter’s Alphabet, Tammy and I are exploring the letter D. I have 3 terms for you today: Quilt Design wall, dog ears and Drunkard’s path block. Let’s get...

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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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