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Holiday Pattern Parade
Holiday Quilts ► November 18, 2022

Holiday Pattern Parade

Hi friends! Lat week on Instagram a few designers and I posted what we called a Holiday Pattern Parade– we posted about some of our favorite holiday patterns! Some of my designer friends have lots...

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Clay’s Choice quilt block Remix!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 26, 2022

Clay’s Choice quilt block Remix!

Hi friends! Today as part of the Exploring the Basics series of blog posts, I am sharing my block from the most recent quilt block remix challenge – the Clay’s Choice block! The Clay’s Choice Quilt...

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Being Vulnerable
Quilt Community ► October 19, 2022

Being Vulnerable

Hi friends! Today I want to chat about something that may not seem quilt related- being vulnerable. Vulnerable What does it mean? One definition is: “susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.” Or it...

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Paisley Got Mod – new fabric, new patterns and a giveaway!
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► October 5, 2022

Paisley Got Mod – new fabric, new patterns and a giveaway!

Hi friends- are you ready to see my new, very first batik fabric line, Paisley Got Mod??? I am so excited to show this to you as well as quilts I made with the line...

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Old Maids’ Puzzle Quilt Block Remix!
Uncategorized ► September 28, 2022

Old Maids’ Puzzle Quilt Block Remix!

Hi friends! Today on the blog, I am talking about our latest block challenge; to remix the Old Maid’s Puzzle quilt block . If you missed last month’s Shoo Fly block remix, click here! The...

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Blooming Fabric – my first fabric line!
Fabric and Surface Pattern Design ► September 21, 2022

Blooming Fabric – my first fabric line!

Hi friends! I am so excited to show you Blooming- my very first fabric line! I have shown a few snippets of the fabrics already- in my post on the Shoo Fly block last month, I...

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Shoo Fly Quilt Block Remix!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► August 31, 2022

Shoo Fly Quilt Block Remix!

Hi friends! Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are sharing about our recent block challenge: to remix and reimagine the Shoo Fly quilt block! The Shoo Fly Quilt Block...

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Summer update- New quilt projects!
Quilt Community ► August 3, 2022

Summer update- New quilt projects!

Hi friends! It feels weird to be back writing a blog post as it has been such a long while since I last posted. But it is time for a summer update and to share...

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Savannah Blog Hop – new fabric, new quilt pattern
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► June 30, 2022

Savannah Blog Hop – new fabric, new quilt pattern

Hi friends! Today is my day on the Savannah Blog Hop– a new batik line designed by Tammy Silvers for Island Batik! How fun! And I have a new quilt pattern to show you using...

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Bear’s Paw Quilt Block Remix!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► June 29, 2022

Bear’s Paw Quilt Block Remix!

Hi friends! Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are sharing about our recent block challenge: to remix and reimagine theBear’s Paw quilt block! The Bear’s Paw quilt block The...

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Pattern Spotlight

Astria - a cool star quilt pattern with 5 blocks and a beautiful setting. We're highlighting this quilt on Instagram this week.

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Astria
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