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TGIFF – My improv quilt is finished!
Quilt Projects ► April 27, 2023

TGIFF – My improv quilt is finished!

Hi friends! I am sharing about my most recent finish quilty finish, my improv quilt! My Improv Quilt – the backstory So, in June of 2020, I took a quilt class through my quilt guild...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet: Q for Quilt Sandwich, Quilt Sleeve and Quilting
A Quilter's Alphabet ► April 21, 2021

A Quilter’s Alphabet: Q for Quilt Sandwich, Quilt Sleeve and Quilting

Hi friends! This week in the A Quilter’s Alphabet series, Tammy and are up to the letter Q! For my post, I am chatting about a quilt sandwich, quilt sleeve and quilting! Quilt Sandwich A...

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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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Quilting Patterns: Art or Science?
Quilt Community ► August 21, 2020

Quilting Patterns: Art or Science?

Hi Friends! The other morning I was lying in bed thinking about quilting patterns and art. Some people feel quilting is an art form, some consider it a craft. Some feel only “art” quilts are...

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Luminous Quilt Along Project: Guest Blogger Karen Miller on How to Quilt the Quilt!
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► June 3, 2020

Luminous Quilt Along Project: Guest Blogger Karen Miller on How to Quilt the Quilt!

Hi Friends! Today Tammy and I have something exciting to share with you- we have guest bloggers to show you how they would quilt the Luminous quilt along project! Say Hi to Karen of Redbird...

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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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My December Island Batik Ambassador project
Bags & Small Quilts ► December 13, 2017

My December Island Batik Ambassador project

Hi friends! This month the theme for the Island Batik ambassador project was called Table Scraps. Too funny.   Well, I guess it is only funny if you happen to know that I already have...

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Precut Quilt Pieces: Squiggles
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► August 17, 2017

Precut Quilt Pieces: Squiggles

Hi friends! Today is my day on the Piece and Quilt with Precuts blog hop. When Christa was asking designers if they wanted to be part of her new book’s blog hop, I just had to...

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Post Quilt Market
Bags & Small Quilts ► May 25, 2017

Post Quilt Market

Quilt Market is over. Sigh. When we are standing in our booth, on the last day, our feet are tired, most of the customers have left and we are just waiting for 4pm, we can’t...

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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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