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Patchwork Braids – adding squares to a braid
Braid Quilts

Patchwork Braids – adding squares to a braid

Hi friends! I have been sharing about the different chapters in my new book, Patchwork Braids and today we are chatting about adding squares to a braid! In previous posts I chatted about basic braids...

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Patchwork Braids – Braids with varying strip sizes!
Quilting Tools & Books ► April 9, 2025

Patchwork Braids – Braids with varying strip sizes!

Hi friends! This week I am sharing images of the projects in my new book Patchwork Braids that use strips of varying sizes!! And I have a giveaway of the most gorgeous panel!!! Keep reading...

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Patchwork Braids – Bluebell placemat
Braid Projects ► March 19, 2025

Patchwork Braids – Bluebell placemat

Hi friends! Today I want to share with you one of the basic projects from my new book –  the Bluebell placemat! The Book My new book with C&T publishing, Patchwork Braids, came out in...

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Just Dandy- a new batik line and a fabric giveaway!
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► February 26, 2025

Just Dandy- a new batik line and a fabric giveaway!

Hi friends! It’s time to introduce ANOTHER new batik fabric line and FQ bundle giveaway! Woot! Woot! Meet Just Dandy! Just Dandy – the fabrics The new batik line was inspired by one of my...

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What does it take to see?
Quilting Essentials ► February 5, 2025

What does it take to see?

Hi friends, Today I am chatting about the question: what does it take to see? Thoughts on what it takes to see I am on my way to Miami to cruise with Stitchin Heaven. I...

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Bias Tape Challenge
Quilt Projects ► February 3, 2025

Bias Tape Challenge

Hi friends! This week I am sharing about a challenge I participated in over on Instagram and Facebook called the Bias Tape Challenge! How the Bias Tape Challenge was created! Back in August of 2024,...

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Patchwork Braids – Chapter 1
Braid Quilts ► January 23, 2025

Patchwork Braids – Chapter 1

  Hi friends! I thought today I would share a little bit about my new book Patchwork Braids with C&T Publishing and what to expect in Chapter 1!! The book came out this month and...

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My new quilt book and blog plans for 2025!
Quilt Community ► January 15, 2025

My new quilt book and blog plans for 2025!

Hi friends! Today I want to share about my new quilt book, my 2024 and my plans for 2025. But first, how are you all? 2024 was such a busy year for me; I feel...

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Allure BOM Tips for Block 9 and Setting
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► January 8, 2025

Allure BOM Tips for Block 9 and Setting

Hi friends! It’s the last post in the Allure BOM QAL and today we are chatting about Tips for Block 9 and the Setting!! The Quilt In case this is your first time seeing the...

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Misty Mornings – a new batik line and FQ giveaway!
Fabric and Surface Pattern Design ► December 13, 2024

Misty Mornings – a new batik line and FQ giveaway!

Hi Friends! Today on the blog I am sharing more about Misty Mornings, my new batik line with Island Batik!  And yes, there is a Fat Quarter giveaway- go to the end to see how...

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Allure Block 8 Tips
Block of the Month ► December 11, 2024

Allure Block 8 Tips

Hi friends! This month we are working on Block 8 in the Allure Block of the Month quilt pattern. In case this is your first time seeing the posts, Allure is a BOM pattern that...

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