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Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post #5
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► April 9, 2021

Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post #5

Hi friends! This is our last post in the Lighthouse Steps Quilt Along!  And if you make it all the way to the end, I have a super giveaway for you! Note: If you missed...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet: B is for Quilt Borders, Batting, Backing and Binding!
A Quilter's Alphabet ► October 7, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet: B is for Quilt Borders, Batting, Backing and Binding!

Hi friends! A Quilter’s Alphabet: Quilt Borders, Batting, Backing and Binding Tips For today’s post in the A Quilter’s Alphabet series, Tammy and I are on the letter B. Tammy will review a few terms...

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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 the Quilting Basics: 3 Tips for Adding Quilt Borders
Exploring Quilting Basics ► April 22, 2020

Exploring the Quilting Basics: 3 Tips for Adding Quilt Borders

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at our top 5 tips for assembling a quilt. Next time, we’ll be exploring batting and backing a quilt. For an overview...

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Border Quilt Quilt Along- week 3
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► October 10, 2018

Border Quilt Quilt Along- week 3

Hi friends! This is week 3 of the border Quilt Quilt Along!  This week the plan is to add more background borders and a pieced star border. Here is a tip about the stars. Starting...

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Dreaming In Color

Dreaming In Color

Hi, and welcome to my blog, Dreaming In Color.

There are posts with tips on making quilts, tutorials and information on my newest patterns and designs. Enjoy!

~Kate

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