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Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post #4
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► March 26, 2021

Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post #4

Hi friends! Welcome back for Week 4 of the Lighthouse Steps Quilt Along! How did you do sewing your rows? Are you ready to sew them together?? I have just a few tips for you....

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Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post # 3
Blog Hops and Quilt Alongs ► March 19, 2021

Quilt Along 2021: Lighthouse Steps Post # 3

Hi friends! Welcome back to the Lighthouse Steps Quilt Along! Quilt Along!  In today’s post, I will be sharing some tips for sewing those rows together. First, how did your cutting go? Are you all...

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Your Complete Guide to the Different Types of Sewing Threads
Quilting Tips & Tutorials ► January 17, 2020

Your Complete Guide to the Different Types of Sewing Threads

Hi friends! Different Types of Sewing Thread In a post last week, I talked about choosing the right size sewing machine needle for your project. Today let’s talk about choosing the right sewing thread.  Which...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Different Sewing Machine Needles
Quilting Tips & Tutorials ► January 10, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to the Different Sewing Machine Needles

Hi friends! Today I want to talk about sewing machine needles. Not a glamorous topic I know but an important one. I mean, no needle, no sewing right? I don’t know about you, but I...

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Exploring the Basics: How to Achieve the Perfect ¼ inch Seam
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 8, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Achieve the Perfect ¼ inch Seam

Welcome to our series on quilting basics! Previously, we looked at our top 5 tips for pressing quilt seams. Coming up next in our basics lineup are easy half square triangles. Or if you would...

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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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