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Exploring Quilting Basics

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make a Shaded Four Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 2, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Make a Shaded Four Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed the disappearing 9 patch block. Next time, we’ll be looking at the shaded 9 patch quilt block. To see all the posts...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Disappearing 9 Patch Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► August 19, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Disappearing 9 Patch Block

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

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Exploring Quilting Basics: the Nine Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► August 5, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: the Nine Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Previously, we went through some tips for choosing colors for our quilt borders. Coming up next in our basics lineup is the disappearing 9 patch block....

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4 Essential Tips for Choosing Colors for your Quilt Borders
Exploring Quilting Basics ► July 31, 2020

4 Essential Tips for Choosing Colors for your Quilt Borders

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! Last time, we discussed the foundational four patch quilt block. Next time, we’ll be looking at its cousin, the nine patch quilt block. To see all the posts...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: Four Patch Quilt Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► July 22, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: Four Patch Quilt Block

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at some strip piecing tips. Next time, we’ll be exploring ways to choose colors for your quilt borders. For an overview of...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: Strip Piecing Quilt Patterns
Exploring Quilting Basics ► July 8, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: Strip Piecing Quilt Patterns

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at touches you may want to consider when gifting a quilt. Coming up next in our basics lineup is the four patch quilt block. Or...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Gift a Quilt
Exploring Quilting Basics ► June 24, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Gift a Quilt

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed ways to bind a quilt. Next time, we’ll be looking at strip piecing. To see all the posts in this series, click...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: Binding a Quilt
Exploring Quilting Basics ► June 10, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: Binding a Quilt

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with some tips on how to choose a quilt design. Next time, we’ll be talking about how to gift your quilts. For an overview of...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Choose a Quilt Design for your Next Quilting Project
Exploring Quilting Basics ► May 20, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to Choose a Quilt Design for your Next Quilting Project

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at batting and backing your quilt. Coming up next in our basics lineup is binding the quilt. Or if you would like to start from...

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Exploring Quilting Basics: Batting and Backing a Quilt
Exploring Quilting Basics ► May 6, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: Batting and Backing a Quilt

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed 3 tips for adding quilt borders. Next time, we’ll be looking at how to choose a quilt design. To see all the...

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