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Exploring Quilting Basics

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Snowball Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 6, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Snowball Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Previously, we looked at half square triangles and hanging sleeves. Coming up next in our basics lineup is the partial quarter square triangle block. Or if...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet: H for Half Square Triangles and Hanging Sleeve
Exploring Quilting Basics ► December 30, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet: H for Half Square Triangles and Hanging Sleeve

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed the peaky and spike block. Next time, we’ll be looking at the snowball quilt block. To see all the posts in this...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Peaky And Spike Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► December 23, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Peaky And Spike Block

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! We left off with a discussion of the half rectangle triangle block. Next time, we’ll be exploring hanging sleeves and half square triangles. For an overview of the...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: The Half Rectangle Triangle Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► December 9, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: The Half Rectangle Triangle Block

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at ways to quilt diamond in a rectangle blocks. Coming up next in our basics lineup are peaky and spike blocks. Or if you would...

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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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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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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Do the Stitch and Flip Technique.
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 28, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Do the Stitch and Flip Technique.

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! Previously, we looked at ways to make the disappearing 4 patch block. Coming up next in our basics lineup is the square within a square technique. Or if...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make the Disappearing 4 Patch Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 14, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make the Disappearing 4 Patch Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed how to do a fusible appliqué. Next time, we’ll be looking at the stitch and flip quilt technique. To see all the...

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Exploring the Basics: How to Do a Fusible Appliqué
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 30, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Do a Fusible Appliqué

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at shaded nine patch quilt blocks. Next time, we’ll be exploring the disappearing 4 patch block. For an overview of the series,...

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Exploring the Basics: How to Make a Shaded Nine Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 16, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Make a Shaded Nine Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! Previously, we looked at the shaded four patch quilt block. Coming up next in our basics lineup is how to do a fusible appliqué. Or if you would...

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