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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along continues today with the second block. Block B is simple, we'll take two pieces of fabric and sew/cut, sew/cut until we have two quarter square triangle units. Begin with two pieces of fabric, one in the black background, and the other in the center star print, both 13-1/2-inches square. Or you …
Continue reading Autumn Jubilee Harvest Star Quilt Along – Block B
The part of Autumn Jubilee you've been waiting for is here! The Quilt Along starts today! Get those sewing machines ready, as we also have two more sewing projects to come as well. This year for the quilt along, I have a fun idea that really works nicely as a table runner. It is quick, …
Quilt alongs are really fun, and I've been joining more of them this year as a designer. Earlier this summer I did one with Moda for their Summer at the Beach. When when Marian at Seams to Be Sew announced her fifth annual Row Along, I had a idea right away, so I decided …
Piddling around with elements at the retreat last February, I wanted to use some patriotic layer cake fabrics and some jelly roll strips for a Quilt of Valor. I showed this last March after the retreat, and they have been put away since then as I was just too involved with the Hurricane Quilt Project …
This was a quilt for a dear friend that I did before putting Scrap Dance Minuet on the frame. It had a couple of minor problems, and it is a good time now to show you how I dealt with those. It was a really pretty quilt, with a batik backing. Regular readers know that …
Dig out your Christmas in July stuff, as it is only five months until the old guy comes down the chimneys! We can get started on gifts and decorations, and maybe have something new for the season. Today is my day on Sarah's Christmas in July blog hop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. I …
Doing quilts for the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project, I went far beyond my original goal with more tops and backings sent to me than I had batting available. Thanks to some kind friends, I was gifted with several to help fill the gap. One of them was a raw wool batting that I have not …
Look for some fun blocks as I will be part of the Fat Quarter Shop's promotion with @gnomeangel for #100days100blocks2019 !! The party starts July 1st and you need to register to win prizes. See the Gnome Angel Event Hub page for details. See the prize list and requirements to enter HERE. You do have …
If you found this page on a search, and have a quilt needing repair, see my page Well Loved Quilt Repair before emailing me. Recently I was contacted by a lady who needed a repair of her treasured vintage quilt. This quilt was unusual in that most of it was in great shape, without any …
Traveling to visit and speak to quilt guilds is so fun! I have a couple of hours to talk to DH while we drive. He is so helpful with set up and handouts, and it is nice to have him with me. Last week, we drove over to Sevierville, Tennessee to give my Decisions Decisions …
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