String-a-ling-ing-along. That's me. All week I've caught moments in the early morning or just before dark to stitch at my string blocks. I'm doing them quilt-as-you go...
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Thrift is at the heart of patchwork. In baskets, bins, drawers and jars all over the world, we tuck away the trimmings from other projects until we have enough for something new. Something Made From Scrap.
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Did you know that Bernina designs an affordable range of sewing machines? Until now the Swiss-designed Bernette series was not available for sale online, but Bernina has officially...
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These Lake Cabin quilts are quick and rewarding! I so enjoy the opportunity to use both square and strip scraps in one project and then set those pretty blocks awash in a favorite hue.
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Another month of precious babyhood has flown. Elora has been our bright spot in an otherwise slow and uneventful summer. We each find silly ways to tease out her squeals and smiles every day.
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Several things have been brewing this summer... I'm excited to announce Stitched Charleston, an intimate quilter's retreat located in charming Folly Beach near Charleston!
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Do you know what I found when I finished my Lake Cabin baby quilt top? Scraps. Lots of leftover scraps. Those suckers are resilient. But so am I!
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With your patchwork top and backing ready, finishing this blanket is going to be nice and quick. Today we'll attach the blanket tie (optional) and assemble the layers.
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Do you ever find yourself going in so many directions that you're not at all sure which way you are going... at that very moment? Which way is up? Which way down?
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Today I'll be sharing some pointers for sewing your rainbow patchwork and assembling a backing for your rainbow picnic blanket. This patchwork itself is really so easy that...
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This summer I am working through my scraps. Not only because it's incredibly satisfying to make something from leftover bits and pieces...
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I bet that all those bright, vibrant colors are begging to become a rainbow, so let's do our cutting and arrange them in a beautiful rainbow blend!
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With Aria enrolled in 7th grade public school, Liam will be center stage at home for his 5th grade year. I'm excited! He's at a great age academically for getting all of my attention.
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All finished! This is Inside Out Cabin, an improv quilt made mostly without rulers, quilted by Emerson Quilting and inspired by the sixth score of The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters
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What, it's the last day of June, already? This month has certainly gotten away from me. Why, I'm only on Day 12 of 30 Days of Fabric Stacks. Good thing we have until August 6th...
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There's no more perfect place for bright rainbow colors than spread on the lawn or the beach. I hope you'll enjoy mining your larger scraps and stash to make a joyful rainbow picnic blanket!
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This month I hope you'll sew-along to make a quick and easy picnic blanket. It makes a great gift, if you're thinking ahead for the holidays...
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I absolutely loved piecing this quilt top! It felt so wild and free to jump in with these pieced scraps and see where it all took me.
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