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The Remix of the Rocky Road to CA quilt block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► March 30, 2022

The Remix of the Rocky Road to CA quilt block

Hi friends! Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are sharing about our recent block challenge: to remix and reimagine the Rocky road to CA quilt block! The Rocky Road...

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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 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: Partial Quarter Square Triangle Block
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 20, 2021

Exploring Quilting Basics: Partial Quarter Square Triangle Block

Welcome to our series Exploring Quilting Basics! Previously, we looked at ways to sew and use the snowball quilt block. If you would like to start from the beginning and work through all the topics,...

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Sunday Sewing
Holiday Quilts ► December 9, 2018

Sunday Sewing

Hi friends! Today I tried to slow things down. I spent a little time this morning reading and snuggling with the animals. Then chatting with friends and I got around to sewing a little this...

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Pressing matters
Quilt Patterns ► May 3, 2018

Pressing matters

Hi friends! How are you? Today I have a question for all of you: do you primarily press your seams to one side when making a quilt or press them open? I am typically a...

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Adventures in Quilting- the Half Square Triangle
Quilting Tips & Tutorials ► April 25, 2018

Adventures in Quilting- the Half Square Triangle

Hi friends! Today on the blog we are having another quilting adventure with my good friend Tammy Silvers and today we are talking about Half Square Triangles (HST)!    So here is the question- do...

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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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