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January 2023 Block Remix- Dresden Plate quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► February 1, 2023

January 2023 Block Remix- Dresden Plate quilt block

Hi friends! This month we did a brand new block remix on IG and FB- a remix of the Dresden Plate quilt block! And, as part of our ongoing Exploring the Basics series of blog...

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I’m doing more Paper Piecing lately- what’s up with that?
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 18, 2023

I’m doing more Paper Piecing lately- what’s up with that?

Hi friends! Recently I realized that I seem to be doing more paper piecing of quilts lately. I wonder why? Paper piecing often gets a bad rap- people seem to love it or hate it....

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New Year, new quilts!
Fat Quarter Patterns ► January 4, 2023

New Year, new quilts!

Hi friends ! Happy New Year and here’s the first question of the year- have you already started new quilts? New Quilts Yes, I have! I have got 3 quilts already in progress (what do...

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Gratitude and an end of year giveaway!
Quilt Community ► December 15, 2022

Gratitude and an end of year giveaway!

Hi Friends! Today’s post is short and sweet; it is about gratitude. Looking for the giveaway? It’s at the end of this post. Giveaway is closed.. thank you so much to everyone who entered! I...

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The Bow Tie Quilt Block Remix Challenge
Exploring Quilting Basics ► November 30, 2022

The Bow Tie Quilt Block Remix Challenge

Hi friends! Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series of blog posts, Tammy and I are sharing our blocks from the most recent quilt block remix challenge – the Bow Tie quilt block! The...

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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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