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How to easily cut quilt squares on the diagonal
Quilt Tutorials ► April 22, 2022

How to easily cut quilt squares on the diagonal

Hi friends! Today I wanted to do a quick post on how to easily cut quilt squares on the diagonal! Cut Quilt Squares on the Diagonal Have you ever tried to cut a square in...

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How to make Flying Geese Units 4 at once with 3 colors!
Quilt Tutorials ► October 20, 2021

How to make Flying Geese Units 4 at once with 3 colors!

Hi friends! This month as I was working on my October Imagination Renovation Block Challenge, I had a piecing dilemma.  The Block This month’s block is the Dutchman’s Puzzle. The basic block has flying geese...

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Quilting Tutorial: How to Make Crumb Quilt Blocks
Quilt Tutorials ► December 4, 2020

Quilting Tutorial: How to Make Crumb Quilt Blocks

Hi friends! Lately I have been playing with some of my scraps in my fabric stash and wondering what to do with them. Which is pretty funny, as I have a lecture called How to...

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How to Make a Portable Quilt Board
Quilt Tutorials ► June 12, 2020

How to Make a Portable Quilt Board

Hi friends! Today I thought it would be fun to share how easy it is to make your own portable quilt board.  If you joined us for the Retreat From Home quilt retreat last weekend,...

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Color Theory in Quilting: Exploring Value and the Effect on an Overall Quilt Design
Quilt Tutorials ► February 28, 2020

Color Theory in Quilting: Exploring Value and the Effect on an Overall Quilt Design

Hi friends! Today I want to chat with you about color theory in quilting and the impact of value. Color Theory in Quilting: Putting Fabrics Together Have you ever put fabrics together for a quilt, the fabrics look...

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Making It blog series: How to Make a Flat Bottom Bag
Quilt Tutorials ► February 21, 2020

Making It blog series: How to Make a Flat Bottom Bag

Hi friends!  Welcome to the third week of the Making It mini blog event! This Week: How to Make a Flat Bottom Bag Kris, Joanne and I have been having a lot of fun sharing...

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Making It Blog Series: How to Add a Pocket to a Tote Bag
Quilt Tutorials ► February 14, 2020

Making It Blog Series: How to Add a Pocket to a Tote Bag

Hi friends! Today is week 2 in the Making It mini blog event. Making It Last week, I shared a free PDF for a tote bag, Kris shared tips on strip piecing and Joanne shared...

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Making It Breast Cancer Series: Quilted Tote Bag with Soulful Shades of Pink Fabric 
Quilt Tutorials ► February 7, 2020

Making It Breast Cancer Series: Quilted Tote Bag with Soulful Shades of Pink Fabric 

Hi friends! Today is day 1 of the mini blog event, Making It … Jo’s little chemo goal!  Making It – the Story Here is the mini blog event story: while at Quilt Market last...

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Bonus Quilt Pressing Tip: the Rotate Pressing Technique
Quilt Tutorials ► January 24, 2020

Bonus Quilt Pressing Tip: the Rotate Pressing Technique

Hi friends! In my Exploring the Basics blog post on pressing, I talked about tips for good pressing practice and mentioned some of my favorite pressing tools. Quilt Pressing: Rotate Pressing Tutorial Today let’s explore...

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Paper Piecing Quilt – Love it or Hate it?
Exploring Quilting Basics ► March 28, 2018

Paper Piecing Quilt – Love it or Hate it?

Hi friends! How are you? Sorry I did not post last week but I was teaching at the AQS Quilt Week quilt show in Lancaster PA. And even with all the snow, we were busy!...

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