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Exploring Quilting Basics

Exploring quilting basics: the Ohio Star quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► February 2, 2022

Exploring quilting basics: the Ohio Star quilt block

Hi friends! Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are sharing our Ohio Star quilt block Remix Challenge blocks!  Say that 10 times fast! Quilt Block Remix On Instagram, Tammy...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: The Birds in the Air Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► November 24, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: The Birds in the Air Block

Hi friends! This month as part of both the Exploring the Basics series and as part of our ongoing Block Challenges on Instagram, Tammy and I are exploring the Birds in the Air block! Basic...

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Exploring quilting basics: the Dutchman’s Puzzle quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 27, 2021

Exploring quilting basics: the Dutchman’s Puzzle quilt block

Hi friends! This month, for the October Imagination Renovation Block Challenge, Tammy and I along with some other designer friends worked on the Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt Block.  In last week’s blog post, I shared that, based...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Strip Star quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 29, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Strip Star quilt block

Hi friends! Today as part of the Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are chatting about the Strip Star quilt block. If you have been following along on Instagram, you might know that each...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Ocean Waves quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 1, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Ocean Waves quilt block

Hi Friends! Today in the Exploring the Basics Series, Tammy and I are sharing the Ocean Waves quilt block!   The basic Ocean Waves quilt block Each month on Instagram, Tammy and I host a...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: The Five Patch Chain Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► July 28, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: The Five Patch Chain Quilt Block

Hi friends! This week in the Exploring the Basics blog series, I am chatting about a very basic quilt block: the Five Patch Chain Quilt Block! This past month on Instagram, 7 other designers and I each...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Churn Dash Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► June 30, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Churn Dash Quilt Block

Hi friends! This week in our Exploring the Basics blog series, Tammy and I are chatting about a very basic quilt block: the Churn Dash Quilt Block! We have been using this block as inspiration for a...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Hang a Quilt on the Wall
Exploring Quilting Basics ► June 9, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Hang a Quilt on the Wall

Hi friends! Guess what???? This is the 50th post in the Exploring the Basics blog series! Wow! That actually means 100 posts- 50 from me and 50 from Tammy! Yay us! No time to rest...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Log Cabin Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► May 26, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Log Cabin Quilt Block

Hi friends! Today in the Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are writing about the Log Cabin Quilt Block! The log cabin is one of my favorite quilt blocks! I love how versatile it...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: Quilting Triangles
Exploring Quilting Basics ► May 12, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: Quilting Triangles

Hi friends! Today in our Exploring the Basics post, Tammy and I are chatting about triangles. You know, not all triangles are created equal! Quilting Triangles As part of our series, we already went over...

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