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Straight As An Arrow Quilt Tutorial
I have to confess that up until trying Triangles On A Roll, I had never paper pieced before. It had always seemed a little fussy and time consuming to me, but when I saw the 8″ Triangles On A Roll braid template, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. I was absolutely amazed at how quick and easy the whole process was, but more importantly, my piecing was sheer perfection. I have never had my seams look so good and now consider myself a paper piecing convert. My head is spinning with new ideas for making quilts and other sewing projects with braids and quilts. Straight As An Arrow Quilt Tutorial This simple and striking quilt is an easy weekend project. Pick...
Read MoreStar Gazer Eye Candy
Here is a picture of a gorgeous version of Star Gazer made by Lisa, an amazingly talented quilter. She was kind enough to send me a picture of her finished work. Talk about stunning. Fabulous work, Lisa!
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Read MorePatchwork Butterfly Pillow
It is hard for my daughter to see me make so many things but not get to keep them all so I wanted to make her something of her very own. Her quilt is in the works but she reallllllllly wanted a butterfly pillow so I finally made the time to make her one today. I used my free tutorial on Quilt Trends magazine’s website and made it into a removable sham to use on one of her bed pillows. I know it is going to need washing so why not make my life a little easier to start with? I quilted the front and am excited to wash it have have it get softer over time....
Read MoreTatami Mat quilt pattern featuring Birch’s Ipanema collection
I just finished up another version of my Tatami Mat quilt pattern using Birch’s Ipanema collection and I am absolutely in love. It is going to be on display at the Birch booth at the Road To California fabric show so sadly, this one is already on its way to the show. No keeping it for me. Sniff. It sure is a beauty. It just makes me think of warm beaches and vacation....
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